About Rhode Island
Although it takes just 45 minutes to drive from one end of Rhode Island to the other, the smallest state of the union offers more than 640km of coastline, broad sandy beaches, parks, cities and historic attractions. Otherwise there are islands to explore, seaside cliffs to walk along, and isolated lighthouses where you can either indulge in brooding melancholia or maybe hold someone’s hand. Providence is a lively place brimming with restaurants, bars and nightlife. Newport, a top sailing spot, is an all-seasons resort offering a beautiful harbor with white beaches and some splendid scenery.
Weather in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island climate tends to be unpredictable and changeable, though it is predominately humid, with short summers and cold winters with snow. The coastal areas of Rhode Island, including Narragansett Bay, are usually cooler in summer and warmer in winter. July and August tend to be the warmest times of year; January is normally the coldest month of the usually chilly winters.
Getting there
American, Continental, Southwest, United and US Airways serve TF Green/Providence Airport, south of Providence. From here, you can get flights to the cities around the US and Canada. Amtrak’s high-speed rail line which connects Boston and Washington, DC also stops in Providence.