From people assuming it’s an island to overlooking it entirely, not everyone always takes Rhode Island all that seriously. Yet the people that live there know how amazing and unique of a place the Ocean State really is. From the coastline to delicious restaurants, here are 14 reasons Rhode Island is the most underrated state.
- Rhode Island state beaches are unlike any other.
Flickr/Alexander Rabb From Misquamicut to Easton’s Beach there are dozens of amazing beaches across the coast.
- Everything you need is just a short drive away!
Flickr/Lizzie Phillips Being the smallest state has its perks. Having everything from great coffee shops to grocery stores in close proximity makes things easier.
- Block Island is a magical place.
Flickr/eastwords A short ferry ride brings visitors to Block Island, where amazing beaches, restaurants, and a nature reserve are always waiting to be explored.
- Charming independently owned restaurants can be enjoyed all over.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz This photo was taken in Jigger’s Diner in East Greenwich, a classic spot for great food.
- Local brewing companies are scattered across the state.
Flickr/Matt Corkum From Newport Storm, to Trinity, and so many others, Rhode Island has an assortment of tasty microbrews.
- Amazing parks and nature refuges hold beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife.
Flickr/Patrick Franzis Beavertail, Arcadia, Ninigret… the list goes on and on.
- Rhode Island summers are the best summers.
Flickr/Duncan Rawlinson With amazing festivals like RI Pride and the Seafood Festival, beautiful beaches, and the best frozen lemonade around, summers in the Ocean State are simply the best.
- Fresh and well prepared seafood is found all over the state.
Flickr/Florida Sea Grant From clambakes to lobster, Rhode Islanders have it all in terms of seafood.
- The state’s rich history has created amazing museums.
Flickr/Silver Wolf Graphics From the Newport Historical Society to Slater Mill Historic Site, history buffs have it all in Rhode Island.
- Providence is an amazing capital city.
Flickr/Sean_Marshall With a beautiful river running through the heart of downtown, restaurants that are out of this world, and a fun music and arts culture, Providence is a wonderful little New England city.
- Stunning architecture abounds throughout the state.
Flickr/Kent Kanouse From colonial homes to gilded age mansions, there is beautiful architecture to be visited throughout the state.
- There’s a reason Newport is a tourist destination.
Flickr/Sailing Nomad From enchanting harbors, fine restaurants, museums, cliff walks, and more, Newport is an amazing place to visit.
- Rhode Island is a short distance from Boston, New York, and other great cities.
Flickr/mattthrono It’s just so easy to take a weekend trip to New York City, or take a train in to Boston for a fun evening! This is a unique benefit of living in such a small New England state.
- The music scene is uniquely amazing.
Flickr/Peter Lee There are dozens of talented original acts, countless outstanding music venues, and fun music festivals occurring year round.
One nice thing about living in an underrated place is the state has successfully maintained its original flair. Can you think of other ways that Rhode Island is underrated?
Flickr/Alexander Rabb
From Misquamicut to Easton’s Beach there are dozens of amazing beaches across the coast.
Flickr/Lizzie Phillips
Being the smallest state has its perks. Having everything from great coffee shops to grocery stores in close proximity makes things easier.
Flickr/eastwords
A short ferry ride brings visitors to Block Island, where amazing beaches, restaurants, and a nature reserve are always waiting to be explored.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
This photo was taken in Jigger’s Diner in East Greenwich, a classic spot for great food.
Flickr/Matt Corkum
From Newport Storm, to Trinity, and so many others, Rhode Island has an assortment of tasty microbrews.
Flickr/Patrick Franzis
Beavertail, Arcadia, Ninigret… the list goes on and on.
Flickr/Duncan Rawlinson
With amazing festivals like RI Pride and the Seafood Festival, beautiful beaches, and the best frozen lemonade around, summers in the Ocean State are simply the best.
Flickr/Florida Sea Grant
From clambakes to lobster, Rhode Islanders have it all in terms of seafood.
Flickr/Silver Wolf Graphics
From the Newport Historical Society to Slater Mill Historic Site, history buffs have it all in Rhode Island.
Flickr/Sean_Marshall
With a beautiful river running through the heart of downtown, restaurants that are out of this world, and a fun music and arts culture, Providence is a wonderful little New England city.
Flickr/Kent Kanouse
From colonial homes to gilded age mansions, there is beautiful architecture to be visited throughout the state.
Flickr/Sailing Nomad
From enchanting harbors, fine restaurants, museums, cliff walks, and more, Newport is an amazing place to visit.
Flickr/mattthrono
It’s just so easy to take a weekend trip to New York City, or take a train in to Boston for a fun evening! This is a unique benefit of living in such a small New England state.
Flickr/Peter Lee
There are dozens of talented original acts, countless outstanding music venues, and fun music festivals occurring year round.
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