Culture, History & Nature | Rhode Island

Rhode Island, the smallest state in the U.S., covers just over 4,000 square kilometers. ⭐ It became the 13th state in 1790 and originally had the longest official name: “State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.” Following a 2020 referendum, it was officially shortened to Rhode Island. ⭐With a coastline stretching 650 kilometers, no point in the state is more than a 30-minute drive from the ocean. Known as the “Ocean State,” it’s a beloved vacation destination. Providence: 💎 RISD Museum: Founded in 1877, it is the only comprehensive art museum in southeastern New England and the 20th largest art museum in the U.S. 💎 Rhode Island School of Design (RISD): Often called the “Harvard of Design.” Brown University: RISD’s prestigious neighbor, known for its beautiful campus. 🌈Newport: During the Gilded Age, America’s wealthiest families gathered here to build increasingly grand and luxurious summer “cottages.” 📷 Imagine rooms with ocean views and the sound of waves crashing! #Seaside #VisitRhodeIsland #Providence