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Rhode Island ( / ˌroʊd -/ ⓘ ROHD) [6] [7] is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Connecticut to its west; Massachusetts to its north and east; and the Atlantic Ocean to its south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound; and shares a small maritime border with New York, east of ...
5 days ago · Rhode Island, constituent state of the United States of America. It was one of the country’s 13 original states but was the last of the 13 to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Founded by Roger Williams, its first English settlement on the mainland was Providence Plantations on Narragansett Bay.
Feb 10, 2023 · Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States, located in New England. Massachusetts borders it to the north, Connecticut to the west and east, and Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound to the south. The land area of Rhode Island is 1,214 square miles.
Known as the Ocean State, Rhode Island is framed by 643 kilometers of coastline with seafaring traditions, uber-fresh seafood, pristine beaches and endless fun on the water. Moving inland, this nature lover’s paradise promises all manner of outdoor activities, from bouldering to hot-air ballooning.
Aug 1, 2023 · Rhode Island is an ideal place for families to visit, with one of the country's finest zoos, an engaging children's museum, endless beaches, spacious parks like Brenton Point (great for kite-flying), Fort Adams, and Colt State Park.
Nov 9, 2009 · Rhode Island, measuring only about 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, is the smallest of the U.S. states. Despite its small area, Rhode Island, known as the “Ocean State,” boasts over...
The smallest state in the United States, Rhode Island is only about 48 miles long and 37 miles wide. It’s bordered by Massachusetts in the north and east, the Atlantic Ocean in the south, and...
Rhode Island (RI) is the smallest state of the United States of America, tucked between Massachusetts and Connecticut in New England. Nonetheless, it has over 400 mi (640 km) of coastline, courtesy of Narragansett Bay and islands such as Aquidneck Island, home to Newport, the "City by the Sea".
Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state by area and the seventh-least populous, with slightly fewer than 1.1 million residents as of 2020; but it has grown at every decennial count since 1790 and is the second-most densely populated state, after New Jersey.
Are you planning a vacation or visit to Rhode Island? We've gathered the essential travel information you'll need to help you plan for your next visit including outdoor activities, regional foods, beaches, attractions, events, Newport County and our state history.
