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Rhode Island is not only an amazing destination because of its impressive coastal scenery, fresh local seafood and historic sites, but it’s the only state that lets you experience it all in one visit!

Rhode Island occupies only 0.03% of the total US area and could fit inside Alaska nearly 486 times! You’re probably wondering why this benefits your visit… Due to Rhode Island’s small size it allows visitors to get a taste of different aspects of this diverse state – from the arts and culture of urban Providence to the coastal history of our City By the Sea, Newport in addition to our hidden gems such as Wickford Village and Watch Hill.

Explore Newport’s History sailing a aboard  a classic America’s Cup 12-meter yacht, and get to Providence in time for a WaterFire display, a show of flickering firelight on the arched bridges, featuring braziers of more than 80 sparkling bonfires travelling down the river which runs through downtown Providence. This is only one of many different ways visitors can spend their days discovering Rhode Island.

All in a day in Rhode Island you could…

• Tour the stunning, historical Gilded Age mansions in the afternoon then experience Federal Hill, Rhode Island’s “Little Italy” in Providence that very evening.  
• Explore Benefit Street’s “Mile of History,” in downtown Providence-stopping at the John Brown House, an 18^th century mansion or the RISD Museum, Rhode Island’s leading museum of fine art.
• Spend an afternoon browsing in historic Wickford Village or Bristol’s mix of eclectic shops – visitors may get to either destination by car or by boat.
• Enjoy a leisurely morning kayaking on Narragansett’s Narrow River or strolling the Newport Cliffwalk.
• Cruise on the Block Island Ferry to this peaceful tiny island for a day of shopping, lying on the beach and enjoying some of Rhode Island’s freshest seafood.
• Explore a local oyster farm in Matunuck.
• Fish the famous Rhode Island waters or bike on the East Bay Bikepath.

Other beautiful, unique destinations include, Watch Hill, which is situated on a peninsula that is nearly surrounded by ocean, further adding to its awe inspiring beauty. Outdoor activities in the area include rowing, swimming, ocean sailing, fishing and hiking.

• Enjoy a relaxing day on the water in Watch Hill and sail to Newport by night just in time for an old-fashioned Lobster bake – a Rhode Island tradition!

Rhode Island may be small, but it’s filled with opportunities of a lifetime and will be sure to provide unforgettable memories, and a lasting impression for any meeting or convention.