Rhode Island Vacation Rentals and Rental By Owner

The Ocean State
"Hope"
 

Capital-	Providence
Biggest City-	Providence
State Bird-	Rhode Island Red, a type of chicken
State Song-	Rhode Island, It's For Me
Major Sports Teams-	Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Eagles
Time Zone-	Eastern Standard Time
Famous Rhode Islanders-	Spalding Grey, H.P. Lovecraft, Harry Anderson

Have you ever wondered why Rhode Island isn’t even an island at all? Well, it’s because the official name of the state is Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Why such a big name for such a tiny, little state? It’s because The Ocean State is full of things to do on your Rhode Island vacation rental!
 
For being the smallest state in America, Rhode Island has an endless array of oceanfront lands – many opportunities for some aquatic fun. Newport, Rhode Island is located right on Newport Harbor and is a haven for boating enthusiasts. You can even enjoy gaming at a casino that is actually listed as a National Historic Landmark! And Block Island (which actually is an island) has been named one of the "last great places" by The Nature Conservatory. The only town on the island, New Shoreham, is paradise for fans of cycling, sailing, coastal fishing, and fun at the beach. The Island is home to two historic lighthouses and the shipwreck of U boat U-853. The little gem of an island also hosts Block Island Race week every summer – a world renowned sailboat regatta.
 
The coastal state of Rhode Island has a very distinct personality that will make your next vacation rental full of flavor. Speaking of flavor, if you go out to eat in Providence, Rhode Island you’ll be sure to get an impressive and tasty meal – nearby Johnson & Wales University is internationally known for its culinary and hospitality program and many of the graduates and current students staff the local restaurants. Perhaps you could order the clam cakes – a local Rhode Island delicacy!
 
So book your next Rhode Island vacation rental – stop by the National Historic District of Kingston, say hello to Nibbles Woodaway in Providence, the world’s biggest termite who hangs out by the side of the road, or catch the oldest 4th of July parade in the nation in Bristol, Rhode Island – they even painted their main street median red, white, and blue instead of standard yellow! Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to spend your Rhode Island vacation rental in a Stone ender, a type of house that is unique to Rhode Island and features a large, stone chimney. Whatever you do, you’ll be glad you took your Rhode Island vacation rental – a tiny, little coastal state with great, big personality!