Rhode Island, U.S. state in New England, United States
Rhode Island extends across five counties along the Atlantic coast, with Providence as its capital and over 400 miles of shoreline.
The state joined the Union on May 29, 1790, as the last of the original thirteen colonies after being founded by Roger Williams.
Brown University, located in Providence, leads the state's educational system as a member of the prestigious Ivy League institutions.
The state connects to Massachusetts in the north and east, Connecticut in the west, and the Atlantic Ocean in the south.
Despite being the smallest state by area in the United States, Rhode Island maintains the second-highest population density nationwide.
Location: United States
Inception: May 29, 1790
Capital city: Providence
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Part of: contiguous United States, New England
Shares border with: Massachusetts, Connecticut
Website: https://ri.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.70000,-71.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:43
Rhode Island features remote villages, coastal areas, and rural landscapes. Lighthouses, historic buildings, parks, and gardens showcase the cultural heritage. Natural areas include trails, beaches, and birdwatching shelters.
The Breakers
30.6 km
USS Massachusetts
28 km
Naval War College
25.6 km
Lizzie Borden House
28.6 km
Marble House
31.1 km
Newport Tower
28.6 km
Battleship Cove
28.1 km
Rosecliff
30.7 km
First Baptist Church in America
16.1 km
Jerimoth Hill
28.5 km
Rough Point
31.7 km
Beechwood
31.2 km
Dighton Rock
34.7 km
Xfinity Center
40 km
The Elms
29.4 km
Aldrich Mansion
10.5 km
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
25.6 km
Rhode Island State House
16.2 km
Newport Cliff Walk
30.7 km
Touro Synagogue
28.2 km
111 Westminster Street
15.7 km
Seaview Terrace
30.6 km
Rocky Point Amusement Park
11.1 km
Belcourt Castle
31.4 km
Fort Adams
28.3 km
Portsmouth Abbey School
21.8 km
Taunton State Hospital
40.7 km
Chateau-sur-Mer
30.2 kmReviews
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