Industrial National Bank Building
Providence
Providence's landmark art-deco skyscraper has had many monikers over the years, from the Industrial Trust Building to the Bank of America Building and…
Must-see attractions in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The oldest portion of this charming country homestead dates to 1696 and was once inhabited by landowner Elisha Smith. Set on a scenic wooded site by the…
Rhode Island
This fine beach is in front of the Ocean House hotel. It stretches for several miles from the Watch Hill lighthouse all the way to Misquamicut, with the…
Newport
On Queen Anne Sq, Trinity follows the design canon of Sir Christopher Wren's Palladian churches in London. Built between 1725 and 1726, it has a fine…
Newport
Little kids and big kids alike ooh and ahh at Newport's original musuem of flashy cars, which from the outside looks like a luxury car dealership. A…
East Bay
Seventeenth-century Wilbor House belonged to early settler Samuel Wilbor, who crossed the Sakonnet River from Portsmouth in 1690 and built this big square…
Planetarium and Museum of Natural History
Providence
In the midst of the 430-acre Roger Williams Park, this compact Natural History Museum boasts a diverse range of Earth-themed exhibits and a planetarium…
Rhode Island
It's a delight to wander around the 265-acre Watson Farm, which has been tended by five generations of the descendants of Job Watson since 1796. The farm…
Providence
The ruddy-brick John Brown House, built in 1786 atop College Hill, now houses yet another impressive Rhode Island local history museum. This one is…
Rhode Island
Scarborough (sometimes written as 'Scarboro') is considered by many to be the best beach in the state. A massive, castle-like pavilion, extensively…
Rhode Island
Locally known as Sand Hill Cove, the Roger W Wheeler State Beach, just south of Galilee, is the best spot for families with small children. Not only does…
East Bay
The world-class Herreshoff Marine Museum showcases some of the country's finest yachts, including eight built for the America’s Cup. Featuring the America…
Providence
On Providence's Benefit St, the 1708 Stephen Hopkins House, named for the 10-time governor and Declaration of Independence signer, was rescued in the…
The Breakers' Stable & Carriage House
Newport
Designed by Richard Morris Hunt of The Breakers' fame, this carriage house and former stables, which belong to their eponymous mansion, now house a museum…
Rhode Island
This mile-long stretch of beach tends to be crowded because it's an easy walk from Narragansett Pier. It's popular with surfers thanks to its soft curling…
East Bay
Local resident Augustus Van Wickle bought a 72ft Herreshoff yacht for his wife Bessie in 1895, but having nowhere suitable to moor it, he then had to…
Newport
Established in 1949, this beautiful nature sanctuary occupies a 325-acre site with over 7 miles of groomed walking trails. It was established to protect…
Rhode Island
This antique merry-go-round has been in this location since 1883. It boasts a unique design: its horses are suspended on chains so that they really do …
Block Island Historical Society
Rhode Island
This excellent local history society runs a compact but top-notch museum covering all things Block Island. If you're around on a Tuesday, don't miss one…
Newport
This vibrant city art museum has a permanent collection of around 2600 artworks focusing on American and contemporary art from the 18th century to the…
Newport
For some serious timber framing, visit the oldest surviving house in Newport, constructed c 1697. Used as a residence by Colonial governors and well-to-do…
Museum of Newport History at Brick Market
Newport
Newport's excellent local history museum, housed in the 1762 Brick Market building, brings the city's fascinating past to life with an award-winning…
Napatree Point Conservation Area
Rhode Island
For a leisurely beach walk, the half-mile stroll to the westernmost tip of Watch Hill is unbeatable. With the Atlantic on one side and the yacht-studded…
East Bay
Built by General George DeWolf, this beautiful Federal-style historic home houses a small local history museum and is a popular spot for weddings. It…
Rhode Island
At the southernmost tip of the island you'll come to Beavertail State Park, where you can enjoy one of the best vistas – and sunsets – in the Ocean State…
Providence
This well-designed, hands-on museum genuinely delights its intended guests, who can enter a giant kaleidoscope, do experiments with water fountains,…
Rhode Island
This antique amusement area ranges between charming and derelict. Here you'll find plenty to enjoy or avoid – miniature golf, batting cages, and rides for…
Providence
Providence's working beaux-arts City Hall makes an imposing centerpiece to Kennedy Plaza. Visitors are free to enter the building and wander its hallways,…
Newport
Tours of the vineyards aren't the only reason to stop by this pleasant winery in Middletown 4 miles north of Newport: there's also a marketplace, a…
Newport
Located a short distance east of Second Beach, and popular with families because it is protected from the open ocean, Third Beach also appeals to…
East Bay
This popular vineyard has free guided tours, a seasonal cafe and daily tastings for $14: great value for sampling seven local wines.
Newport
Gooseberry Beach is popular with families for its calm waters, white sand and beach kiosk.
Rhode Island
Situated upon granite cliffs, this compact state park, occupying the site of a former coastal artillery fort and barracks dating back to as early as 1798,…
Providence
Johnson & Wales University's oddity of a museum displays about 300,000 objects connected in some way to the culinary arts. Ogle a cookbook collection…
Providence
Providence's Rhode Island School of Design maintains several fine galleries. This one, the Sol Koffler Gallery, serves as the main exhibition space for…
East Bay
Lovely, ocean-facing Goosewing Beach is the only good public beach, as the prime beach land is privately owned. Parking costs $12 (weekdays) or $14 …
Providence
The main attraction of Roger Williams Park is this zoo, which is home to more than 600 animals (including polar bears, giraffes and lemurs) and performs…
Rhode Island
A Charlestown-managed beach, this is a good choice for families. There are no amusements other than nature's own, but there are convenient facilities, a…
Rhode Island
Woonsocket's eponymous falls are the largest on the Blackstone River. They have long been a source of hydropower for local industry: today they look just…
Rhode Island
This small, calm beach adjacent to the Flying Horses Carousel has lovely change facilities and is suited to families with small children.
