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Fleeing the strict edicts of the original Massachusetts Puritans, clergyman Roger Williams and his followers founded the state's present capital, Providence in 1636.

Smallest of the fifty states, "Little Rhodie" struck another blow for religious freedom with the establishment of Touro Synagogue in 1763 which still stands in Newport as the oldest synagogue in the U.S.

Other major Rhode Island historic attractions include the Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence, Slater Mill in Pawtucket, the Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry, along with resorts on Block Island, scenic seacoast drives around the Warwick area and various music fairs & festivals throughout the summer.

More about Rhode Island tourist attractions around the Web:

The Official Rhode Island Tourism Website - The big Rhode Island tourism site featuring heritage trail tours to architecture, history, art & culture, Narragansett Bay, plus guides to hotels & restaurants, weather info, facts & trivia.

Newport County Chamber of Commerce - The local guide to area restaurants, hotels, major travel attractions & historic places, event calendar, maps.

Welcome to Block Island - Quick overview to a favorite Rhode Island vacation spot with area attractions, pictures, driving directions and links to available ferry service.

Welcome to Warwick Rhode Island - One-stop browsing for things to see and do including major and nearby travel attractions, hotels & restaurants, pictures, maps, event calendar.