It is not Roger Williams, although it could be. It is not a famous political leader, although Rhode Island had many. It is not the designer of the Statehouse, either.
So, then, who is The Man Atop the Statehouse?

The Great Debate

35,000 visitors come to the Blithewold Mansion each year. Although not part of the Newport historic mansions, its popularity is not related to the accoutrements of the Gilded Age of overindulgence. Rather, this educational, environmental and historic garden estate has so much more to offer.

Blithewold History

Navigating the RI Coastline

A Tasteful Experience

Places to Stay

Getting Around

Dining in RI

A Blast From the Past

Property in RI

There are so many options in such a small state. If you like a wooded topography, bustling urban life or sandy beaches, we have just one question. What’s stopping you from living in Rhode Island?

Ashaway is one of the best

Shop Rhode Island

You can shop-til-you-drop in Rhode Island without ever exhausting the stores, shops, boutiques and vendors in this state.

Antiques

Educational Opportunities in Rhode Island

The Ocean State

Get to Know Rhode Island

Who Lives here?

The Terrain