Why go
- U.S. state.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Mohegan Bluffs.
History
Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Connecticut to its west; Massachusetts to its north and east; and the Atlantic Ocean to its south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound; and shares a small maritime border with New York, east of Long Island. Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state by area and the seventh-least populous, with slightly more than 1.11 million residents as of 2025. The state's population, however, has continually recorded growth in every decennial census since 1790, and it is the second-most densely populated state after New Jersey. The state takes its name from the eponymous island, though most of its land area is on the mainland. Providence is its capital and most populous city.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-800, 737-300, 737-800, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Las Vegas*, Orlando, Salt Lake City*, San Diego*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, A320, Dash 8-300, ERJ, Dash 8-400, CRJ-700…) · 3 routes: Chicago, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Embraer 175, CRJ…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Rhode Island — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Newport and Bristol Ferry, 5.2 mi); routes include Providence - Bristol, Providence - Newport, Bristol - Prudence Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rhode Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.