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Rhode Island Travel

The smallest state in the country, and proudly so, Rhode Island measures a modest 47 miles from north to south and only 40 miles from east to west. But given the surprising variety of destinations within its borders — emerald forests, eye-soothing farmland, dynamic cities, spectacular seasides — Rhode Island’s compact size is a traveler’s blessing, for no one place is ever more than a short drive from any other. It is possible to tour historic city streets in the morning, picnic by a lazy country stream in the afternoon, and stroll beside the moonlit surf in the evening.

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum, Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Tucked away in charming Saunderstown, Rhode Island, our family found the unique Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum.

Stuart, who painted the portrait of George Washington found on the U.S. 1-dollar bill, grew up on this pretty site, which houses other works by the master portrait painter. Girls in period dress showed us around the restored home, and we saw a working replica of his father's snuff mill, the first in America. Just as interesting was the partially restored gristmill, dating to 1662.

Newport, Rhode Island

New England is blessed with several ports that you can enjoy to the fullest without so much as a dime in your pocket. Newport, Rhode Island is one of the best.

The first attraction in this seaside wonder is the harbor. Vessels from all over the world dock here, and you could spend an entire day looking at them. If it floats, you'll spot it in Newport!