The best way to describe Rhode Island is as a small state with big personality. Because of how one-of-a-kind the culture is, it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into when you decide to move here. The best way to learn this is to spend some times with locals of course, but locals are pretty much only found in the state to here’s a quick guide!
- There’s more to Little Rhody than just our gorgeous beaches.
Flickr/Y Nakanishi While the state beaches lining our coast are gorgeous, you should definitely spend time in our state parks, lakes, and seek out other natural attractions.
- Rhode Island is full!
Flickr/Michael Labrecque-Jessen As the second most densely populated state (second only to New Jersey) you’ll really learn to navigate crowds and traffic.
- Never settle for mediocre seafood ever again.
Flickr/city foodsters If you live in Rhode Island you are surrounded by amazing local seafood restaurants. Never settle for anything less than the best again.
- The weather report is wrong most of the time.
Flickr/rik-shaw (state of earth) If you live anywhere in New England you should always be prepared for the unexpected.
- Always plan to be stuck in traffic.
Flickr/Jef Nickerson This is just another draw back of living in one of the nation’s most populated states.
- Flip Flops are always appropriate.
Flickr/Elvis Ripley You’ll even find people wearing flip flops in winter in Little Rhody.
- Always consult the locals for advice on the best places.
Flickr/Christine Riggle From beaches to restaurants, it’s always good to speak to the locals first. This is even more important when tourist season strikes and you’ll need a few tricks to avoid the crowds.
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Flickr/Y Nakanishi
While the state beaches lining our coast are gorgeous, you should definitely spend time in our state parks, lakes, and seek out other natural attractions.
Flickr/Michael Labrecque-Jessen
As the second most densely populated state (second only to New Jersey) you’ll really learn to navigate crowds and traffic.
Flickr/city foodsters
If you live in Rhode Island you are surrounded by amazing local seafood restaurants. Never settle for anything less than the best again.
Flickr/rik-shaw (state of earth)
If you live anywhere in New England you should always be prepared for the unexpected.
Flickr/Jef Nickerson
This is just another draw back of living in one of the nation’s most populated states.
Flickr/Elvis Ripley
You’ll even find people wearing flip flops in winter in Little Rhody.
Flickr/Christine Riggle
From beaches to restaurants, it’s always good to speak to the locals first. This is even more important when tourist season strikes and you’ll need a few tricks to avoid the crowds.
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