Providence

The capital of Rhode Island, Providence, combines small-town charm with big city sophistication to appeal to tourists. Since the city was established in 1636, you can see various historic sites, including the Old Brick School House and the Rhode Island State House on Capitol Hill, by taking an East Side Walking Tour. The Providence Art Club, Rhode Island School of Design, and the Providence Performing Arts Center should all be added to the schedule if you're an art enthusiast.

A series of elegant Venetian-style bridges connecting the renovated Downtown to the East Side may be seen from a gilded gondola. You can also visit the nearby WaterPlace Park to see the magnificent WaterFire multi-sensory bonfire art work and join an outdoor summer performance.

Providence, one of the Best Places to Visit in Rhode Island, is among the oldest American cities. Roger Williams, a religious exile, created it in 1636 and gave it the name "God's gracious Providence." A beautiful city near the mouth of Narragansett Bay is Providence.

Spend some time unwinding in Waterfront Park or Riverwalk since the Providence River runs through the city. Take a break with coffee and doughnuts; Providence has the most coffee/doughnut establishments per capita in the country. Visit the Roger Williams-founded oldest Baptist church in America. The world's largest termite, the "Big Blue Bug," a roadside attraction, is also located in Providence.

• Location: Rhode Island