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Rhode Island’s Lighthouses
It’s fitting that a state nicknamed the Ocean State should have some of New England’s prettiest and most historic lighthouses along its coastline. Rhode Island’s waters are notoriously treacherous,...
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8 Things To Do with Kids in Rhode Island
Elephant and giraffe at the Green Animals Topiary Garden. Photo © Dwight Sipler, licensed CC-BY. Traveling with kids isn’t always as easy as the guidebooks make it sound, but Rhode Island is, in fact,...
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Visiting the Slater Mill Historic Site
The part of Greater Providence with the most distinct cultural and historic identity is the Blackstone River Valley, which begins just north of Providence in Pawtucket and extends north to Woonsocket,...
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South Newport’s Scenic Ocean Drive
The southern portion of Newport is less densely populated; its high points are its verdant open spaces, beaches, and many sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Ocean Drive isn’t one road but rather the...
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Not An Island: Rhode Island Geography
A tiny state of just about 1,500 square miles, Rhode Island contains about 400 miles of shoreline, including inlets, rivers, estuaries, and bays. Nearly every inch of the state lies within 20 miles of...
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A Weekend Getaway to the Rhode Island Coast
Newport ranks among the most appealing long-weekend destinations in New England, but lesser-known coastal towns to the south—like Narragansett, Charlestown, and Wickford—offer a down-to-earth charm...
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I Am Providence: The Legacy of H. P. Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft’s commemorative headstone in Providence, Rhode Island. Public domain photo by Natliskeliguten. Major themes in [Lovecraft’s] work include threats to civilization, dark and mythical...
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Day Trips From Providence: East Bay and Sakonnet
Driving east on I-195 out of Providence, travelers might first find themselves crossing over the Massachusetts border before driving back through Rhode Island and into the Sakonnet and East Bay regions...
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The Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island
The two finest things Newport has to offer—its natural seaside beauty and the architectural relics of the Gilded Age—collide along the seaside Cliff Walk, arguably one of the country’s grandest...
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Block Island’s Best Beaches
With 17 miles of beaches encircling Block Island, beachcombers and solitude seekers need not worry about excessive crowds, even in the height of summer—it’s usually possible to find at least a small...
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