Rhode Island feels like a small town all on its own. It is the smallest state at just a bit over 1,500 square miles, after all! There are a few small villages and towns that are a little more close-knit than others, however. Here are 13 towns in Rhode Island where everyone knows your name.
- New Shoreham
Flickr/David G. Hawkins This small town is found on Block Island. Tourists might flock to this place in the summertime, but the residents who reside here year-round all know one another very well. The island offers beautiful natural attractions, great restaurants, and other fun activities.
- Clayville
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM In Clayville, the total population is just around 300 people, but that doesn’t seem to bother the residents. This census designated place is found near Foster and is one of the most lovely places to live in the state.
- Exeter
Flickr/Peter Rintels Exeter is one of the smallest towns by population in the state. It also offers beautiful hiking trails, historic attractions, and more!
- Harmony
Flickr/Rick Payette This New England village is found in the charming small town of Glocester. With a total population of just under one thousand people, you’re guaranteed to be recognized in this northern Rhode Island place!
- Hopkinton
Flickr/Rick Payette Hopkinton is found in Washington County and offers beautiful fields, a few beaches, and more! It’s also a popular town for camping and has amazing options for campgrounds.
- Misquamicut
Flickr/Patrick Franzis Aside from being home to an amazing beach, Misquamicut is a beautiful Rhode Island village.
- Jamestown
Flickr/Renato Grisa This small town is found on Conanicut Island. While it might get crowded in the summer months, you’re sure to get to know the locals all too well in the off season.
- Foster
Flickr/Ryan Blanding Foster offers gorgeous forested hiking trails enjoyed by it’s very small population of residents! Find it in the northern end of the state!
- Carolina
Flickr This beautiful small village is situated in the towns of both Charlestown and Richmond. The total population is just under a thousand and if you grew up here, you definitely know all of your neighbors. It’s located on the Pawcatuck River and boasts beautiful nature sites.
- West Greenwich
Flickr/Norman Shippee With a total population of around 6,000 residents, West Greenwich is a small town with a close knit community! Beautiful ponds and hiking trails are also found here.
- Saunderstown
Flickr/Wally Gobetz Saunderstown is a small historic village found in both Narraganset and South Kingstown. The few residents of this place will definitely recognize one another.
- Richmond
Flickr/Matt Hintsa This small town is known best for the annual Washington County Fair. This fun event brings in thousands of visitors all ready to check out the local livestock and produce, and watch egg tossing competitions while sipping on Del’s lemonade in the sunshine.
- Little Compton
Flickr/Phillip Capper Little Compton might be small in size and population, but it’s mighty! Wonderful vintage shops, delicious local restaurants, and even a vineyard are all found here. There are also stunning natural attractions to experience!
Can you think of any other towns in Rhode Island where everyone knows your name?
Flickr/David G. Hawkins
This small town is found on Block Island. Tourists might flock to this place in the summertime, but the residents who reside here year-round all know one another very well. The island offers beautiful natural attractions, great restaurants, and other fun activities.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
In Clayville, the total population is just around 300 people, but that doesn’t seem to bother the residents. This census designated place is found near Foster and is one of the most lovely places to live in the state.
Flickr/Peter Rintels
Exeter is one of the smallest towns by population in the state. It also offers beautiful hiking trails, historic attractions, and more!
Flickr/Rick Payette
This New England village is found in the charming small town of Glocester. With a total population of just under one thousand people, you’re guaranteed to be recognized in this northern Rhode Island place!
Hopkinton is found in Washington County and offers beautiful fields, a few beaches, and more! It’s also a popular town for camping and has amazing options for campgrounds.
Flickr/Patrick Franzis
Aside from being home to an amazing beach, Misquamicut is a beautiful Rhode Island village.
Flickr/Renato Grisa
This small town is found on Conanicut Island. While it might get crowded in the summer months, you’re sure to get to know the locals all too well in the off season.
Flickr/Ryan Blanding
Foster offers gorgeous forested hiking trails enjoyed by it’s very small population of residents! Find it in the northern end of the state!
Flickr
This beautiful small village is situated in the towns of both Charlestown and Richmond. The total population is just under a thousand and if you grew up here, you definitely know all of your neighbors. It’s located on the Pawcatuck River and boasts beautiful nature sites.
Flickr/Norman Shippee
With a total population of around 6,000 residents, West Greenwich is a small town with a close knit community! Beautiful ponds and hiking trails are also found here.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
Saunderstown is a small historic village found in both Narraganset and South Kingstown. The few residents of this place will definitely recognize one another.
Flickr/Matt Hintsa
This small town is known best for the annual Washington County Fair. This fun event brings in thousands of visitors all ready to check out the local livestock and produce, and watch egg tossing competitions while sipping on Del’s lemonade in the sunshine.
Flickr/Phillip Capper
Little Compton might be small in size and population, but it’s mighty! Wonderful vintage shops, delicious local restaurants, and even a vineyard are all found here. There are also stunning natural attractions to experience!
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