What's Rhode Island like?
Rhode Island is a family-friendly place distinct for its historical sites and entertainment. Learn about the local heritage of Rhode Island at landmarks like Providence Performing Arts Center and Benefit Street. Check out other sights like Kennedy Plaza and Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel.
Where are the best places to stay in Rhode Island?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Rhode Island:
Windsome Bed & Breakfast, in Newport
Within easy reach of Touro Synagogue- Free parking • Free in-room WiFi
Gardenview Bed and Breakfast, in Newport
Adults-only B&B within easy reach of Newport Mansions- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Payne's Harbor View Inn, in Block Island
Victorian B&B by ocean- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Beach sun loungers • Terrace
Armistead Cottage B&B, in Newport
Adults-only B&B within easy reach of Thames Street- Free parking • Free WiFi
Serenity Inn Newport, in Newport
Convenient to Thames Street- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Walkable location
What is there to see around Rhode Island?
- Brown University (0.6 mi/1 km from the city center)
- Kennedy Plaza (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Rhode Island Convention Center (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
- Providence Public Library (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
- Amica Mutual Pavilion (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Rhode Island?
- Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
- Providence Performing Arts Center (0.2 mi/0.3 km from the city center)
- Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
- Providence Place Mall (0.3 mi/0.5 km from the city center)
- Veterans Memorial Auditorium (0.5 mi/0.8 km from the city center)
Other Popular Rhode Island Attractions
- Benefit Street
- Brown University Bookstore
- Thayer Street
- Providence River
- Providence Ferry Terminal