Rhode Island is a small state with big personality! There are so many one-of-a-kind things that make Little Rhody what it is. From very particular local lingo to gorgeous nature sites and so much more; you really won’t find another place like the smallest state. You quickly realize upon moving here that there are so many local customs you’ll find to be as charming as they are unique.

  1. Big blue bugs are your friend in Rhode Island!

Flickr/Tom Woodward The Big Blue Bug looking over I-95 is a beloved state icon!

  1. There’s only one way to drink lemonade in Little Rhody!

Flickr/Wally Gobetz Frozen lemonade is the only lemonade! Del’s, and Mr. Lemon are the best.

  1. Always be prepared for the strangest and most unexpected weather!

Flickr/Jef Nickerson Blizzards in march? Pop-up rain storms? This is all pretty typical for Little Rhody.

  1. While we’re on the topic, always make sure you have a fully stocked supply of ice melt in the winter!

Flickr/Josh McGinn You’ll need it.

  1. The beaches aren’t the only gorgeous nature spots to visit.

Flickr/Rick Payette From Lincoln Woods to Burlingame, there are so many picture perfect parks scattered across the state.

  1. Learning the local lingo is important!

Flickr/Morrow Long From “wicked” as an adjective to “wieners” instead of hot dogs, there are so many words you’ll really need to learn to understand what’s going on.

  1. You’ll never eat bad seafood again.

Flickr/Erin There’s a reason it’s called the Ocean State, after all.

  1. You’ll quickly learn how to give and receive directions based on the location of the nearest Dunkin’ Donuts.

Flickr/Matt Cloutier There’s one on pretty much every corner.

  1. Always leave early for traffic.

Flickr/Jef Nickerson Living in one of the most densely populated states has its drawbacks.

  1. You’ll want to find out the location of all the secret places unknown to tourists for an easy going summer.

Flickr/Frank DiBona Basically only visit Scarborough before Memorial Day and ask your long time local friends for their secret beach tricks.

To learn about the best secret beaches free from tourists in state, click here.

Flickr/Tom Woodward

The Big Blue Bug looking over I-95 is a beloved state icon!

Flickr/Wally Gobetz

Frozen lemonade is the only lemonade! Del’s, and Mr. Lemon are the best.

Flickr/Jef Nickerson

Blizzards in march? Pop-up rain storms? This is all pretty typical for Little Rhody.

Flickr/Josh McGinn

You’ll need it.

Flickr/Rick Payette

From Lincoln Woods to Burlingame, there are so many picture perfect parks scattered across the state.

Flickr/Morrow Long

From “wicked” as an adjective to “wieners” instead of hot dogs, there are so many words you’ll really need to learn to understand what’s going on.

Flickr/Erin

There’s a reason it’s called the Ocean State, after all.

Flickr/Matt Cloutier

There’s one on pretty much every corner.

Living in one of the most densely populated states has its drawbacks.

Flickr/Frank DiBona

Basically only visit Scarborough before Memorial Day and ask your long time local friends for their secret beach tricks.

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