As the Ocean State, Rhode Island offers residents and visitors many activities in and on the water that are perfect to beat the summer heat. The most obvious is the state's expansive beaches. But if ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Falling asleep in the shadow of the Newport Bridge's glowing lights and waking up to the gentle clanging of a buoy's bell feels like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. – Andrea E.

Along Rhode Island's 400 miles of coastline, there are 21 lighthouses to explore. Granted, some of them are now private residences that can only be explored by gazing at them from the water, but many ...

Tour Gilded Age mansions, stroll the Cliff Walk, browse local art, and sip cocktails by the sea — here’s how to spend a perfect off-season weekend in Newport, R.I., just five hours from Philly.

After Newport was founded in 1639, the waterfront town grew into a bustling trading port, serving as Newport's main source of economic growth throughout the 18th century. As trade flourished, the ...