Rhode Island Travel

The city of Providence offers a variety of fun activities for visitors while traveling in Rhode Island. Here are two that show the unique flavor of this city.

Nov 1, 2009 - Kathleen Curry

When the Vanderbilts and Astors built "cottages" in Newport, Rhode Island, where they could spend the summers, they did so in the glamorous style of the Gilded Age.

Oct 24, 2009 - Kathleen Curry

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival in Rhode Island is a great fall weekend get-away for foodies and wine tasting enthusiasts. Autumn in New England is spectacular.

Sep 9, 2009 - Barbara Shema

The Ambassador John L. Loeb Jr. Visitors Center at Touro Synagogue honors America's and George Washington's commitment to religious freedom for its Jewish settlers

Aug 18, 2009 - Judith Glynn

Sail past 10 lighthouses, water views, historic sites and under the Newport Bridge on this 90-minute narrated cruise aboard New England's largest sightseeing catamaran

Jun 8, 2009 - Judith Glynn

The best restaurants on Aquidneck Island are not the most elegant nor the most expensive; they're the ones that keep locals coming back with great food at fair prices.

May 11, 2009 - Eva Gordon

Tag along with a culinary shopping tour guide to Federal Hill in historic Providence,Rhode Island. Visit back room kitchens. Nibble on biscotti. Sip Italian wines.

May 10, 2009 - Judith Glynn

Just off the coast of the tiny state of Rhode Island lies Block Island, a tourist's delight and home to a gaggle of craftsmen and artists of every kind.

Apr 2, 2009 - Eleanore Whitaker

The Providence Biltmore Hotel, a destination in itself, is an architectural gem reflecting the history and culture of its host city.

Feb 13, 2009 - Steve Mirsky

Block Island is a mecca for tourists and day-trippers seeking unspoiled natural beauty, pristine beaches, arts, great restaurants, Victorian Inns and B&Bs.

Feb 8, 2009 - Steve Mirsky

Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.

Dec 8, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Newport Rhode Island, selected by National Geographic Traveler survey of Historic Places Destinations, has mixed reviews from the experts and mixed reaction from locals.

Dec 2, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Year-round, picturesque and proud lighthouses draw visitors and guide boats. A tour to honor them is an inexpensive way to enjoy the southern Rhode Island coast.

Nov 24, 2008 - Cheryl Kraynak

Visit Rhode Island for WaterFire. The fires on the water can be viewed from restaurants or by walking along the River Walk in downtown Providence RI in New England in US.

Sep 8, 2008 - Barbara Shema

The 2009 Jazz Festival in Newport Rhode Island at Fort Adams State Park is a great weekend getaway for contemporary jazz performances in this coastal RI town.

Aug 29, 2008 - Barbara Shema

Visitors explore Newport's season through casual and unique dining experiences for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Jun 23, 2008 - Amy Kreydin

First in line of the "cottages" once graced by Vanderbilts, Dukes and Astors, the Chanler has become an ornately designed 14-room hotel by the sea in Newport, R.I.

May 8, 2008 - Sara Churchville

16th Annual Providence Boat Show Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009. Over 200 exhibitors, power, sail, fishing, kayaks and seminars. Things to do in Providence, lodging & restaurants.

Dec 28, 2007 - Donna Diegel

Providence, Rhode Island is a historic city on Providence Harbor. People who like to travel with their pet are able to find lodging that welcomes their dog or cat.

Oct 16, 2007 - Christine Nyholm

Getting to Rhode Island is relatively easy, with excellent connections by road, rail and ferry. T F Green Airport provides links with the rest of the US and Canada.

Jun 23, 2007 - John Oyston