A Visitor's Guide to Rhode Island

Rhode Island is our smallest state. It is the only state that has the same number of congressmen as senators, Two of each. There are 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island Now don’t get me wrong, I ma not making fun of Rhode Island I love it there I have many memories of summers spent in Cranston and Warwick. Spending time in Roger Williams Park, fishing and swimming in the sound and spending quiet evenings on the porch with family.

Lets take a look at Rhode Island today and see what it has to offer as a vacation destination.

There are 22 State Parks in Rhode Island offering everything from horseback riding to snowmobiling . Like camping? Many of the parks have great camp grounds. Since Rhode Island has so many miles of coast line, three are many state beaches.

Bristol County is the smallest county in Rhode Island and is located on beautiful Mount Hope and Narraganset bays, and therefore it is one of the best places for a boating vacation.

Come to Kent County and the Stepping Stone Ranch if you like horseback riding. Kent also give you a choice of 4 golf courses. Kent County is also home to The Varnum Memorial Armory where you can see military artifacts going back to the 16th century.

In June Newport is host to the Newport International Film Festival. If music is what you enjoy, plan your visit for August and see the Newport Folk Festival.

Like jazz, reggae, pop? During July and August enjoy open air concerts on the lawn of The John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street, Providence, As a matter of fact, why not make a day of it and start out with a visit to the museum itself See the exhibits and learn about John Browne and his times

One of the most unusual experiences you can have is on the water in Providence. How about 100 bonfires set on the water. It is an exhibition called WaterFire and it is free, so you can just sit at a café on the waterfront and enjoy.