Rhode Island

Rhode Island — page 1
RHODE ISLAND THE OCEAN STATE Rhode Island is the smallest state in the Union but only when measured in square miles It is big in many other ways It is a densely populated powerhouse with a good economy and plenty of natural beauty Rhode Island has much to offer visitors and residents alike One of the original 13 colonies Rhode Island is part of New England It lies along the East Coast of the United States Its independent minded people work hard but they also know how to have fun Some of their favorite things to do include fishing boating or swimming along the state's many beaches and waterways Rhode Island has nearly 400 miles 644 km of coastline State residents are never more than a 30 minute drive from the Atlantic Ocean or the sparkling waters of Narragansett Bay That is why Rhode Island is called The Ocean State A statue of Roger Williams overlooks Providence Rhode Island Williams founded the city in 1636 hoping to create a place with religious and political freedom RHODE ISLAND