Rhode Island

Although Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union it has the longest name as it is officially known as The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. With over 400 miles of coastline, atteactions like the Newport Cliffwalk, Providence Waterfire, and the coastal Mansions open for touring, Rhode Island has plenty to offer.

Rhode Island also enjoys playing a unique part in history having been the first state to declare independence from Great Britain on 4 May 1176. JFK and Jaqueline Bouvier married in Newport, and Rhode Island hosted the America's Cup sailing race for 53 years. Whatever your looking for, the "littlest big" in the union likely has it.

Campsites near Rhode Island beaches

by Amanda Fox

Rhode Island (R.I.), or Little Rhody as it is known to us locals boasts some truly wondeful beaches and sigtseeing attractions. While many enjoy the five star hotels located in and around Newport and the surrounding area, one of the state's best kept secrets is that it has phenomenal campsites that can get you to the beach at a fraction of the price of those high end hotels. As the cost of vacations increases each year many families...read more here>

State Symbols

Flower: Violet (unofficially since 1968)

Tree: Red Maple (Unofficially since 1964)

State Bird: Rhode Island Red Hen (1954)

Shell: Quahog

Mineral: Bowenite (1966)

Stone: Cumberlandite (1966)

Colors: Blue, white, and gold

Song: Rhode Island, It's for Me (1996)