Rhode Islanders sure are a unique group of people. With thousands of tourists visiting Little Rhody each year for its wonderful coastal attractions, there are quite a few things that might seem a little different about the way of life here. Some things require just a little extra explanation. Here’s some of the most important things about the Ocean State that everyone should really know before visiting.
- Our state offers more than just beaches.
Flickr/Keith Trice Though Rhode Island is nicknamed the Ocean State, it is filled with amazing state parks each offering something gorgeous. From Arcadia Management Area and Burlingame to Lincoln Woods and Buck Hill Management Area, the options are endless.
- There are other places on the coast to visit besides the beaches.
Flickr/Fernando Sanchez-Magrane The Newport Cliff Walk, gorgeous mansions, monuments, historic societies, and so many other great attractions line the coast. They’re definitely worth seeking out.
- Only frozen lemonade is worth ordering in state.
Flickr/smcgee No other lemonade compares! Del’s and Mr. Lemon are arguably the best options.
- The state might not be located on an island, but its gorgeous islands are definitely worth visiting.
Flickr/Matt Newport, Portsmouth, New Shoreham, Middletown; the list of amazing towns found on islands off the coast just goes on and on.
- Coffee Milk is the best way to drink your milk in the state.
Wikipedia Rhode Island’s official state drink is coffee milk for a reason and you’ll never look at chocolate milk the same way again.
- When the beaches get crowded, there area always amazing swimming holes to visit.
Flickr/Madhu Madhavan Kettle Pond, Lincoln Woods, there are so many gorgeous places to swim that get overlooked compared to the state’s coast.
- If you’ve never had a clam cake, you’re missing out.
Flickr/marcos ojeda A world without clam cakes is just depressing. These battered and fried treats are the best way to eat clams in the state. Get them with a side of chowder for pure bliss.
- You’ll never find a diner as good as the ones in Rhode Island.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz The first diner in the US was established in Rhode Island and ushered in a wonderful tradition of amazing comfort food served in classic style diners all over.
- No, the weather forecast is never correct.
Flickr/BuzzFarmers Every true New Englander knows to expect the unexpected when it comes to weather. Always have ice melt, an umbrella, and sunscreen ready year round.
- Rhode Island has some of the best seafood around.
Flickr/South Florida Food and Wine If you’re in the state you can rest easy knowing you’re enjoying amazing seafood. It’ll be difficult to order seafood again once your standards are set so high.
- The architecture is simply stunning.
Flickr/Matthew and Heather Rhode Island is filled with a blend of colonial homes, Gilded Age mansions, and other gorgeous buildings across the state. Many of which offer tours.
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Flickr/Keith Trice
Though Rhode Island is nicknamed the Ocean State, it is filled with amazing state parks each offering something gorgeous. From Arcadia Management Area and Burlingame to Lincoln Woods and Buck Hill Management Area, the options are endless.
Flickr/Fernando Sanchez-Magrane
The Newport Cliff Walk, gorgeous mansions, monuments, historic societies, and so many other great attractions line the coast. They’re definitely worth seeking out.
Flickr/smcgee
No other lemonade compares! Del’s and Mr. Lemon are arguably the best options.
Flickr/Matt
Newport, Portsmouth, New Shoreham, Middletown; the list of amazing towns found on islands off the coast just goes on and on.
Wikipedia
Rhode Island’s official state drink is coffee milk for a reason and you’ll never look at chocolate milk the same way again.
Flickr/Madhu Madhavan
Kettle Pond, Lincoln Woods, there are so many gorgeous places to swim that get overlooked compared to the state’s coast.
Flickr/marcos ojeda
A world without clam cakes is just depressing. These battered and fried treats are the best way to eat clams in the state. Get them with a side of chowder for pure bliss.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
The first diner in the US was established in Rhode Island and ushered in a wonderful tradition of amazing comfort food served in classic style diners all over.
Flickr/BuzzFarmers
Every true New Englander knows to expect the unexpected when it comes to weather. Always have ice melt, an umbrella, and sunscreen ready year round.
Flickr/South Florida Food and Wine
If you’re in the state you can rest easy knowing you’re enjoying amazing seafood. It’ll be difficult to order seafood again once your standards are set so high.
Flickr/Matthew and Heather
Rhode Island is filled with a blend of colonial homes, Gilded Age mansions, and other gorgeous buildings across the state. Many of which offer tours.
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