Rent bikes near the ferry and then explore the stretches of flat terrain that run along the shore. Read More
There are plenty of houses to rent on Block Island, from renovated country barns to contemporary cottages with wide wooden decks and ocean views. Read More
Pick up scones from Pat Doyle aka "the Scone Lady"; she sells her wares under the canopy of trees at the farmers’ market at Negus Park. Read More
What’s a trip to the Ocean State without a little nautical adventuring? Leave from Perrotti Park in downtown Newport, and along the way you'll sail past... Read More
In most cities, casually hiking through a millionaire’s backyard will probably land you in the local precinct. But along Newport’s iconic 3.5-mile... Read More
Bob Dylan may have made this site famous in 1965 when he switched on his blaring electric guitar at the Newport Folk Festival, but Fort Adams’s history... Read More
Gray’s has been an institution in Tiverton, across the river from Newport, since 1923. Current owner Marilyn Dennis keeps frozen pudding—a... Read More
Originally built as a Zion Episcopal church in 1836, Newport’s only downtown cinema is elegant inside and out. Just see its old-time marquee sign and... Read More
Compared with Newport, its famous neighbor to the west, Little Compton remains off the beaten path. The town's pebbly beach and pastoral mood is a... Read More
Here’s a rookie mistake to avoid: don’t show up at Ocean Drive in the middle of the day, crawling along at 15 miles per hour behind a queue of other... Read More
Rent a bike or moped at this island rental shop. Read More
This white-and-red brownstone lighthouse on Narragansett Bay dates back to 1857 although the original station was established even earlier, in 1810. Read More
In a perfect world, we would all be spending our summers frolicking in 18-bedroom villas on the sea, just like the Astors and Vanderbilts used to. Until... Read More
For such a small state, Rhode Island sure knows how to pack in the history. This is America’s oldest lending library, named after its founder, Abraham... Read More
The mild surf is perfect for children. Read More
Admission: Adults: $16.50; Children: 6-17 $4 Read More
