Exploring Rhode Island from Block Island to Woonsocket… That’s the goal.
Plymouth, RI (Pictures Courtesy of Paula Hogan)
Often called Little Rhody for being the smallest state in the US, Rhode Island was the first of the 13 original colonies to declare independence from the British. Also nicknamed The Ocean State for its proportionally abundant shoreline; the state possesses a lot of the colonial charm you find throughout the New England region. In addition, it is home to a diversity of cultures and ethnic communities that add flavor and rhythm to its petite geographical area.
I’ve lived in the State of Rhode Island on and off for the past 22 years. Now, let me just clarify that I first came here when I was a pre-teen so don’t go thinking I am an old lady. I have dwelled and worked in a few different cities within RI.
Castle Hill Lighthouse, Newport RI
I have watched the transformation of Providence, its capital city, which now boasts a vibrant Downtown area that includes nationally popular Waterfires. Nonetheless, I feel ashamed to admit, there is so much of this little state I have yet to explore.
I am setting out on a mission to visit at least 3 significant spots in every single city/town of Rhode Island. Below is a list of the cities and towns which link to their official sites; perhaps you will feel persuaded to visit them as well!
Also, please leave a comment about what is your favorite RI spot and/or one place in RI you would love to visit.
- Barrington
RI Map Courtesy of VisitRI.com
- Bristol
– Coggeshall Farm Museum
– Colt State Park
– Downtown Bristol Waterfront - Burrillville
- Central Falls
- Charlestown
- Coventry
- Cranston
- Cumberland
- East Greenwich
- East Providence
- Exeter
- Foster
- Glocester
- Hopkinton
- Jamestown
- Johnston
- Lincoln
- Little Compton
- Middletown
– Newport Vineyards - Narragansett
- New Shoreham (Block Island)
- Newport
– Easton Beach
– Cliff Walk
– Newport Mansions
– Newport Dinner Train
– International Tennis Hall of Fame - North Kingstown
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- Pawtucket
– Samuel Slater Canal Boat
– McCoy Stadium
– Hope Artiste Village
– Hasbro Toy Company - Portsmouth
– Prudence Island - Providence
– Roger Williams Park – Revisit/Discover New Spots
*Swan Ride
*Museum and Planetarium
*Botanical Center
*Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular - – Waterfire – Revisit
*Ride in a Gondola
– Federal Hill – Revisit
– Colonial Providence Guided Tour
– RISD Museum of Art
– Thayer Street – Revisit
– Wickenden Street
– Providence Latin American Film Festival - Richmond
- Scituate
- Smithfield
- South Kingstown
– South County Hot Air Balloon Festival - Tiverton
- Warren
- Warwick
- West Greenwich
- West Warwick
- Westerly
- Woonsocket
Carola's Bucket 
My sisters Melanie and Aileen have gone to Block Island on a middle school trip and absolutely loved it I always wanted to go but never went.:( You do need to go on a ferry though so dont know if you would mind but i here it was fun for them!!!
I meant “I heard it was fun for them!!!” sheesh
I absolutely would love to go to Block Island; never been. Hey, next time you are in RI let’s do it!
Carola,
I love, love, love the Castle Hill Lighthouse in Newport, It is hard to find but so, so, peaceful. There are NO crowds. A great place to sit and reflect on life. If anyone needs directions, look for the Castle Hill Inn. It is before the restaurant (ask the person at the “guard shack”) up a small path through the woods. So worth the trip if you want peace and tranquility…….
Hmmm, I might have to go searching for this spot; never been to a lighthouse. Might have to folllow you around someday; you seem to know the good spots; you certainly have great pictures to show for it.
P.S. Thanks for your help on this page and for sharing your pictures 🙂