Did you know that the oldest carousel, the oldest Synagogue and the oldest operating tavern in the United States are located in Rhode Island? It may be the smallest state in the US, but offers a lot to its visitors.
You can start with a tour to the Spring Lake Beach and Arcade for a trip back in time. On a 750-foot beach there are volleyball courts, paddleboats, canoes and a penny arcade that has been in existence since 1931. It is open from May to September and guarantees you a great time.
If art is your weakness, head to the Rhode Island Watercolor Society where artists and visitors are provided an opportunity to exhibit, view or purchase watercolors. There are regular shows throughout the year and one can also learn about this particular style of painting. If you prefer to bike through, head to the Blackstone River Bikeway to enjoy the peaceful wooded river.
Talking of greenery, if you like decorating your garden, head to the Planet Garden to view and enjoy the mind boggling array of things that can be used to do up your garden. Unusual benches, birdbaths, stepping-stones, fountains, sundials, you’ll find them all here.
Tucked away between Benson Beach and Surf Beach, you will find Baby Beach – so named as it’s a favorite spot to take little children along for a dip in the ocean. If you are in Block Island, head to one of its beaches to enjoy the breathtaking view and soak in the tranquility. Move to Block Island where you can walk, watch the birds or take some spectacular pictures, or rent a kayak to paddle along the 700 acres of tidal ponds. You are sure to enjoy the scenic view from a relaxed perspective.
Head to the Coggeshall Farm Museum to see what life and work was in the 1790s. Rare livestock, vegetables, different buildings like barns, cooling house, blacksmith shop etc are demonstrated throughout the year.
Move on to a Newport History Tour to learn about the fascinating Colonial history of the place. This is a must do to learn about pirates, the history of the people of color, the struggle for liberty, among others. The Newport Cliff Walk is an elevated walkway along Newport’s shoreline that offers views out of this world. From here head to the Jane Pickens Theatre, a historic and glamorous movie house, to take in a mix of first run movies, art films and documentaries.
Music, ice-skating, shopping, museums, architecture, spectacular views, you will come across it all in the smallest state.
We are sorry but at the present time we do not have any holiday rentals available in Rhode Island.
