Rhode Island Holidays

Rhode Island is home to a tremendous amount of visitor attractions and amenities within its borders. With beautiful beaches, exciting cultural attractions and a renowned dining scene, the Ocean State is a perfect spot for a visit.

For such a small state, Rhode Island has a surprising array of geographic variety. With seven regions spanning the state and offering a unique experience in each - from preserved natural environments and beaches to bustling College Hill and history around every corner. 

Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams with the promise of religious tolerance and settled by Native American tribes including the Narragansetts and Wampanoags long before that, Rhode Island has been at the forefront of more than three hundred years of American history.  The first colony to declare independence from England and the last to ratify the constitution, Rhode Island, though small, had a big impact on the early days of the United States of America. 

Visitors can view the Royal Charter of 1663 from King Charles II recognizing Rhode Island as a colony at the Rhode Island state house, tour Spell Hall, the home of George Washington’s second in command Major General Nathanael Greene or dine at Newport’s White Horse Tavern which opened in 1673 and was the favourite haunt of colonists, British soldiers and founding fathers.