The Travelers’ Field Guide toRhode Island
Discover Rhode Island’s Hidden Gems and Unique Attractions
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it lives large in character. Seaside towns hum with salty air and clam shacks, city streets buzz with art and history, and quiet backroads lead to coves and countryside you don’t expect. From sunrises over the Atlantic to winding walks through colonial neighborhoods, the Ocean State proves that size has nothing to do with how much there is to see.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025
Places to Stay In Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s size makes it easy to explore, but the places you stay often feel like destinations themselves. On the coast, inns and cottages open to the sound of waves and the glow of lighthouses. In the countryside, B&Bs and farmhouses trade in quiet mornings and unhurried evenings. Cities and towns bring their own character, with historic hotels, boutique guesthouses, and even a few motels that still shine their neon along well-traveled roads. Wherever you check in, the Ocean State gives each overnight a sense of place.
Cabins & Campgrounds
Wooded campsites near ponds and coves, rustic cabins tucked off quiet trails, and beachside campgrounds where mornings start with salt air.
Motels & Motor Courts
Roadside icons with retro charm—drive-up rooms and glowing signs that keep travel simple and a little nostalgic.
Bed & Breakfasts
Family-run homes and country cottages with porch swings, warm welcomes, and big breakfasts that last you well into the day.
Unique Stays
Converted mills, coastal cottages, and even lighthouses—overnights that turn into part of the story.
Lodges & Farmstays
Countryside retreats and working farms where wide fields and fresh air are part of the stay.
Inns & Historic Stays
Harborfront inns, colonial-era homes, and city hotels that carry Rhode Island’s history in their walls.