Rhode Island is our smallest state. San Bernardino County, California, the largest county in the contiguous United States, could easily eat up twenty Rhode Islands and still have room left over for dessert. That is how small Rhode Island is.
Because of its small size, many people dismiss the little Ocean State. In truth, however, Rhode Island is a fascinating place, full of rich intrigue and compelling scandal.
How does one fully appreciate this hidden gem? Here are a few winning ideas:
- Leave Rhode Island - Any visit to Rhode Island would not be complete without leaving. What's more, because of its size, leaving the state can become an activity in and of itself. Come up with some creative ways to leave Rhode Island, like riding a bike or walking or tripping over something.
- Befriend a Rhode Islander - Do your part to foster interstate friendship! Befriending a Rhode Islander can be a rewarding experience. Or it could just be lame. Remember, the guys from Dumb & Dumber were from Providence.
- Admire the Official State Name - Rhode Island is known officially as the "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations". While the average American may be tempted to relate the name "Providence Plantation" with the institution of slavery, this is apparently not so in Rhode Island. The real reason is much more boring. In any case, be sure to admire the longest official name of any state in the union (35 letters!).
- Go to the Seashore - Wherever land ends (which is, in Rhode Island, everywhere) the sea begins! Fun things to do at the seashore include building a sand castle, poking mollusks, and discovering dead bodies dumped into the ocean by gangsters. Fun!
These are just a few of the many fantastic activities Rhode Island offers visitors. Be sure to check out Visit Rhode Island for more outstanding Rhode Island related information.
Have fun and be safe!
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