Rhode Island, also known as the Ocean State, is home to 400 miles of pristine coastline with secluded beaches, wooden shacks serving up clam cakes, and sailboats rounding the next buoy during a summer regatta. The state’s strong maritime ties are matched by its charming towns that merge art, history, and freshly caught seafood.

Just 48 miles from north to south and 37 miles east to west, Rhode Island can be driven across in about an hour. Pack up the car and check out these idyllic stops within the nation's smallest state.

Newport: The Newport Mansions, Cliff Walk, Elms Carriage House, Hotel Viking, Almondy Inn, Co-Dough, Nitro Bar, Caleb & Broad, Smoke House, Stoneacre Garden, Giusto, Newport Vineyards, and Castle Hill Inn are included in this article.

Bristol: Blithewold Manor, Bristol Middle Passage Port Marker Project, Folklore, Basil & Bunny, Colt State Park, and Unity Park are included in this article.

 

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