Sherman's Travel

Rhode Island — The Ocean State, as Rhode Island is commonly called, might be the smallest in the nation, but this slice of New England claims a larger presence than its square mileage suggests. On the coast, a tangle of bays, inlets, and islands carve out more than 400 miles of shoreline, while the capital of Providence emerges from a creative renaissance that flavors the city with outdoor art installations, an up-and-coming culinary scene, and regular gallery nights. Our Rhode Island Travel Guide covers the bases.