Title: Visit Rhode Island: Best of Rhode Island Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Rhode Island Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Rhode-Island.d241.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Rhode Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Rhode-Island.d241.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Rhode Island Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Rhode-Island.d241.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Rhode Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rhode-Island.d241.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Rhode Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Rhode-Island.d241.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Rhode Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rhode-Island.d241.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rhode Island Travel Guide ## United States of America ![WaterFire Providence featuring a river or creek and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/86000/86878-Providence.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rhode Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/93000/93896-Newport-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rhode Island which includes a marina and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94684-Barrington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rhode Island which includes a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87078-Roger-Williams-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jamestown featuring a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/94000/94085-Jamestown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### The nation’s smallest state has ocean beaches, historic colonialand Revolutionary War sites, excellent shopping and many miles of hiking andbike trails. Rhode Island is not an island, butits 400 miles (640 kilometers) of coastline have earned it the nickname of theOcean State. Enjoy beaches and biking and learn about the nation’s past atnumerous historical sites. In the state capital of Providence, view the grand State House.Tour inside to see a replica of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and an originalportrait of George Washington. Look for the Governor Stephen Hopkins House, a1707 building occupied by this 10-time governor and signer of the Declarationof Independence. Go to the 1891 Ladd Observatory, part of Brown University, to appreciate its striking architecture orobserve the skies. Visit the RISD Museum to browseits works from ancient Greek and Egyptian to modern contemporary art. It isaffiliated with the renowned RhodeIsland School of Design. For art of a different sort, explore the CulinaryArts Museum of Johnson and WalesUniversity. Here you’ll find information about the heritage of cooking andthe hospitality industry. Just a 30-minute drive south, Newport is often called the sailingcapital of the world. Charter a sail on an America’s Cup boat. See historic GildedAge mansions, including the palatial Breakers,once the home of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Newport has museums for art, artillery,history and Irish history. Enjoy a calm day on the beach andwaterfront of Narragansett Bay withits breakwater protection. Listen to the pounding surf at other beaches on the AtlanticOcean. Throughout the year at numerous seafood festivals, sample the fruit ofthe sea, the state’s famous oysters, from over 50 underwater farms. You’ll find excellent restaurantsand shopping across the state. Further inland, follow over 100 miles (160kilometers) of bike and hiking trails. Rhode Island was a colony for 40years and the first to declare independence from the British in 1776. Although this is the smallest U.S. state, itsname is the longest: The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Makea long visit to this small state. ### Popular cities in Rhode Island [ProvidenceKnown for Dining, Shopping and Universities](https://expedia.co.uk/Providence.dx180015) The capital city of Rhode Island draws visitors for its world-class museums, thriving arts community and picturesque streets lined with historic buildings. ## Reasons to visit - Brown University - Roger Williams Park Zoo - Amica Mutual Pavilion [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Providence.dx180015)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Providence-Hotels.d180015.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [NewportKnown for Ports, Historical and Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport.dx180037) Come to Newport to stroll down mansion-lined boulevards, eat in fine harbor-side restaurants, shop in classy boutique stores or enjoy a music festival. ## Reasons to visit - The Breakers - International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - Fort Adams State Park [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport.dx180037)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport-Hotels.d180037.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [NarragansettKnown for Beaches, Ferries and boats and Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Narragansett.dx177449) Narragansett is calling! Discover its beaches, oceanfront, dining and more. ## Reasons to visit - Scarborough Beach - Salty Brine State Beach - Point Judith Lighthouse [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Narragansett.dx177449)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Narragansett-Hotels.d177449.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Block IslandKnown for Islands, Sea and Beaches](https://expedia.co.uk/Block-Island.dx580) See the pristine beaches, extensive nature trails and historic lighthouses that make this island “one of the 12 Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere.” ## Reasons to visit - Mohegan Bluffs - Great Salt Pond - North Lighthouse [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Block-Island.dx580)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Block-Island-Hotels.d580.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [WesterlyKnown for Beaches, Dining and Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Westerly.dx3822) Westerly awaits: its beaches, beer, island views and more! ## Reasons to visit - Misquamicut State Beach - East Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Westerly.dx3822)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Westerly-Hotels.d3822.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [WarwickKnown for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping](https://expedia.co.uk/Warwick.dx7358) The central location and coastal setting provide a pleasant balance of metropolitan atmosphere and laid-back New England charm. ## Reasons to visit - Rocky Point State Park [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Warwick.dx7358)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Warwick-Hotels.d7358.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Rhode Island ![Newport showing general coastal views and rugged coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/240000/240425-Newport-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newport Come to Newport to stroll down mansion-lined boulevards, eat in fine harbor-side restaurants, shop in classy boutique stores or enjoy a music festival. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport.dx180037) ![Providence which includes a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/86000/86875-Providence.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Providence The capital city of Rhode Island draws visitors for its world-class museums, thriving arts community and picturesque streets lined with historic buildings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Providence.dx180015) ![Block Island which includes landscape views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35053-Block-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Block Island See the pristine beaches, extensive nature trails and historic lighthouses that make this island “one of the 12 Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere.” [](https://expedia.co.uk/Block-Island.dx580) ![Photo by shawn boyle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7006fab99c3b9d85aceeb7289721ccf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Warwick The central location and coastal setting provide a pleasant balance of metropolitan atmosphere and laid-back New England charm. 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