About State of Rhode Island

Rhode Island, officially the "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations", is a state in the New England. Rhode Island is well known for its beaches and seasides and vast colonial architecture. Home to the cities of Providence and Newport, Rhode Island has Ivy League Brown University, Roger Williams Park, Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, and the famed WaterFire art installation.

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White marble Rhode Island State House and dome under a blue sky in Providence, RI.

One of the grandest state houses in the U.S. for the country's smallest state. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, noted for the Boston Public Library (1895) and renovations to the White House (1902), the majestic domed building clad in white Georgia marble was built (1895-1904) at the high point of Rhode Island's Industrial prosperity. Inside, a new museum showcases the Colonial Charter granted in 1663 by King Charles II of England. The Charter was first signed by a monarch to guarantee religious liberty. Atop the State House dome stands a statue of Rhode Island's Independent Man, representing the spirit of freedom of thought and action. One of the grandest state houses in the U.S. for the country's smallest state. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, noted for the Boston Public Library (1895) and renovations to the White House (1902), the majestic domed building clad in white Georgia marble was built (1895-1904) at the high point of Rhode Island's Industrial prosperity. Inside, a new museum showcases the Colonial Charter granted in 1663 by King Charles II of England. The Charter was first signed by a monarch to guarantee religious liberty. Atop the State House dome stands a statue of Rhode Island's Independent Man, representing the spirit of freedom of thought and action.

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The VETS has held a unique place in the cultural life of Rhode Island as a performance venue for legendary artists, local performers and community traditions. On the National Register of Historic Places, The VETS is home to five resident visual and performing arts companies: FirstWorks, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the Art League Rhode Island. The VETS is located on the revitalized Avenue of the Arts across from the Rhode Island State House. With just over 1,900 seats, it is acclaimed for its unique combination of size and intimacy. The theater celebrates flawless acoustics, a breathtaking proscenium stage and an exquisite interior. The VETS has held a unique place in the cultural life of Rhode Island as a performance venue for legendary artists, local performers and community traditions. On the National Register of Historic Places, The VETS is home to five resident visual and performing arts companies: FirstWorks, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Ballet Providence, the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the Art League Rhode Island. The VETS is located on the revitalized Avenue of the Arts across from the Rhode Island State House. With just over 1,900 seats, it is acclaimed for its unique combination of size and intimacy. The theater celebrates flawless acoustics, a breathtaking proscenium stage and an exquisite interior.

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Lit entrance of the Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel, a grand limestone building, at dusk with the illuminated Rhode Island State House dome across the street in Providence, RI.

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel features exquisite historic architecture with excellent modern hotel amenities and premium service. Our Providence hotel is close to the Rhode Island Convention Center and home to the exceptional and sophisticated Public Kitchen and Bar. Our distinct Renaissance Branded Navigator Program provides customized recommendations for the city's finest hidden gems that only a local would know about. Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel features exquisite historic architecture with excellent modern hotel amenities and premium service. Our Providence hotel is close to the Rhode Island Convention Center and home to the exceptional and sophisticated Public Kitchen and Bar. Our distinct Renaissance Branded Navigator Program provides customized recommendations for the city's finest hidden gems that only a local would know about.

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Burger with tomato, greens and a creamy sauce on a sesame bun, topped with a skewer of falafel and cherry tomato and served with falafel bites and tomato relish at Public Kitchen & Bar in Providence, RI.

Public has an atmosphere that blends modern with classic American and is an ideal spot for hipsters and Senators alike. Public has an atmosphere that blends modern with classic American and is an ideal spot for hipsters and Senators alike.

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