Rhode Island | Who Knew Rhode Island Had So Much Fun!

🚘 Rhode Island is perfect for a short getaway—it’s easily accessible from both Boston and New York. As the smallest state in the U.S., it’s packed with endless surprises and is incredibly fun to explore! Rhode Island’s most famous cities are Providence (the state capital) and the coastal town of Newport. A 2-day, 1-night trip is usually enough to cover the highlights. 📍 Newport Nestled by coastal harbors and surrounded by the ocean on three sides, this small town has lots of shops and restaurants clustered together—super laid-back and chill~ 🚘 Recommended Activities: ❶ Newport Mansions: Each mansion has a different admission price. Even if you don’t go inside, you can walk by the waterfront for beautiful views 😻.Choose based on your schedule: 🔹 The Breakers: Rhode Island’s most luxurious historic mansion. 🔹 The Elms: A French palace-style mansion with an outdoor sculpture garden. 🔹 Marble House: A filming location for The Great Gatsby. 🔹 Rosecliff: A mansion modeled after Versailles’ garden palaces. 🔹 Chateau-sur-Mer: A historic residence (not just a summer vacation home). ❷ Cliff Walk: A stunning coastal trail. The full round-trip takes about 3 hours. If you’re short on time, just walk the small section from The Breakers to Forty Steps—it has the best views! ❸ Rail Explorers: Ride along the rails, passing through forests, coastal areas, golf courses, and more. You can bring your dog along 🐶! ❹ Brick Marketplace: Filled with all kinds of shops and boutiques—super lively. There’s also an umbrella installation area perfect for photos 📷. ⚠️ This year, a unique new sight has popped up on the coastal lawns: a group of life-like walking elephant sculptures 🐘! From a distance, they look just like a grand elephant migration. Admission is free, and they’re amazing for photos!📍 Four locations in Newport: 🔹 Salve Regina University 🔹 The Breakers 🔹 Rough Point Museum 🔹 The Great Friends Meeting House The exhibition runs until September 2nd, open daily from 10am–5pm! ——————— 📍 Providence Rhode Island’s capital is more urban—small, clean, and with concentrated attractions that you can explore on foot. ❶ RISD Museum of Art: Features works by masters like da Vinci, Picasso, and Hugo. Dining at the museum’s café is also a charming, retro experience ☕. ❷ Brown University: The campus architecture has a fresh, relaxed vibe—unlike Yale’s more solemn style—making it perfect for photos 🎓. ❸ Small Boutique Area Near Downtown📍 212 Westminster St, Providence, RIThe entire street is lined with trendy, artsy shops (super cute!). ⚠️ Note: Most shops close at 6pm, so plan your visit accordingly. 😋 Recommended Eats: 🔹 Los Andes Restaurant: Rhode Island’s most popular Peruvian restaurant. 🔹 Den Den Cafe Asiana: Highly rated for bibimbap. 🔹 Jahunger: A popular spot for Xinjiang-style cuisine. #Boston #BostonSurroundings #BostonDayTrips #BostonAreaActivities #RhodeIslandTravel #RhodeIsland #RhodeIslandWeekend #RhodeIsland