Ocean State
Rhode Island travel guide
The smallest state, packed with mansions, beaches and sailboats.
- Capital
- Providence
- Best time to go
- Jun–Sep
- Daily budget
- $$$ about $200–300 a day
- Fly into
- PVD Providence
Top places to visit in Rhode Island
Newport mansions & Cliff Walk
Gilded Age "cottages" on the ocean.
Providence
Art school city with WaterFire nights on the river.
Block Island
Bluffs and beaches a ferry ride away.
Narragansett beaches
Classic summer surf town.
Watch Hill
Seaside village with an old carousel.
What to eat in Rhode Island
- Clam cakes & chowder
- Coffee milk
- Del's frozen lemonade
- Stuffies
When is the best time to visit Rhode Island?
Jun–Sep is usually the best time to visit Rhode Island. Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.
Hidden gems in Rhode Island
Little-known places shared by travelers.
More of the Northeast
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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.