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Rhode Island calls itself ‘The biggest little state in the Union’ and its residents are proud of the state’s varied and prominent history. Visitors are drawn to the heritage of its cities and the quiet rural towns and villages.
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Getting There
American, Continental, Southwest, United and US Airways serve TF Green/Providence Airport, south of Providence. From here, you can get flights to cities around the US and Canada. Amtrak’s high-speed rail line which runs between Boston and Washington, DC also stops in Providence; additionally, Amtrak runs regular trains between Rhode Island’s major cities. Greyhound buses link the state’s major cities and towns.
By car, I-95 connects Boston and New York and runs right through Newport and Providence. From Cape Cod, pick up I-195 west. From New York City, take I-95 to the third Newport exit, picking up route 138 east, and cross the Newport toll bridge to the downtown district. From Boston, another route to the state is to take route 24 through Fall River, picking up route 114 into Providence.
Safety
Although Rhode Island is probably one of the safer states in terms of crime, travellers in an unfamiliar environment can still have accidents or problems with travel arrangements. Additionally, driving on snowy or icy roads in winter can be tricky, with car accidents being a leading cause of death in the US. It is advisable to take out travel insurance for you and your family when visiting Rhode Island.
Weather in Rhode Island
The weather in Rhode Island can be quite erratic and quick to change. All the coastal areas are generally cooler in summer and warmer in winter when compared to the inland areas.
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