Welcome to Rhode Island

The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is the smallest U.S. state by area. Rhode Island borders Connecticut to the west, and Massachusetts to the north and east, as well as New York by sea to the southwest.

Top 10 things to know, see and do in Rhode Island

1. The oldest Fourth of July Parade in the country is still held annually in Bristol, Rhode Island.

2. The first lunch wagon in America was introduced in Providence in 1872- stop by Haven Brothers in Providence to experience a modern day lunch wagon.

3. Rhode Island is home to 14 colleges and universities.

4. The state drink is the coffee milk- pick up a bottle of the syrup to make the drink at home.

5. There are 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island- Providence is the largest followed by Warwick.

6. The first nine hole golf course in America was completed in Newport in 1890.

7. Located right on the ocean, the city of Newport is home to many famous mansions, including The Breakers, Marble House and Belcourt Castle.

8. Rhode Island has long held the nickname of "Little Rhody", though the state has officially adopted the nickname of "the Ocean State."

9. Nearly one tenth of Rhode Island's inland area is covered by salt water, and no part of the state is more than a thirty-minute drive from the water's edge.

10. The state is easy to navigate allowing you to visit Roger Williams Park Zoo, Twin River Casino, PawSox baseball, Providence Performing Arts Centre, Dunkin Donuts Center all in one day!