Rhode Island Tourism

From Benefit Street's "Mile of History" on the East Side to festive Federal Hill, Rhode Island's own "Little Italy," the capital city of Providence is known and loved for its abundance of historic and cultural attractions. Three-and-a-half centuries of history are alive and well on the streets of Providence, as evident in the scores of immaculately preserved Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian houses located throughout the city. The Rhode Island State House,Arcade, John Brown House andthe Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in America are among the many historic buildings which are open to the public year-round.

In addition to magnificent architecture, Providence offers a host of attractions forconnoisseurs of the arts. Tony Award-winning Trinity Repertory Company, the Rhode Island Philharmonic and the Museum of Art/Rhode Island School of Design offer acclaimed theatre, fine arts and orchestral music. Other exciting entertainment options include the seasonal "Broadway" series at the Providence Performing Arts Center and numerous alternative theatre and dance productions.

Providence is also home to the Rhode Island Convention Center, New England's newest convention facility, which is in the heart of Capital Center and just footsteps away from spectacular Waterplace Park and the blue-ribbon restaurants for which the city is renowned.

North and east of Newport, the laid-back charm of the East Bay is evidenced in a plethora of antiques markets, historic inns, secluded marinas, main streets and village squares that are as authentic as the patriotic spirit that surrounds America's oldest Fourth of July parade, held here in the Town of Bristol since 1785.

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Regions of Rhode Island