Providence, Rhode Island — Big Reasons to Visit the Smallest State
Enjoyed the people, the history, and the sites
Rhode Island is approximately 35 miles by 40 miles and the total area is 3,144; however, we spent four days appreciating this historic state. One of the highlights of visiting the capital city of a state is to explore the capital building. We visited several during our trek across the U.S. This is a must to understand the history, priorities, art, and politics of a state.
Travelers tend to spend a lot of money on sightseeing, but state capitals offer free tours and on the East Coast, they provide a glimpse of the past. When we entered the majestic Rhode Island Capital, we were met by a guard and a metal detector, standard protocol for any government building. When I mentioned we simply wanted to explore, we were welcomed and directed to the visitor’s center.
As luck would have it a tour was beginning in 10 minutes. At first, we hesitated but were still standing there when the tour guide started talking so we followed the others and were glad we did. She shared a wealth of information and opened doors that we wouldn’t have known were accessible to the public. I love books so imagine my delight upon walking into the library. Standing in that elegant room surrounded by a massive amount of information sent a…
