Rhode Island has seven wonderful regions offering the best of Rhode Island to its visitors. They include Blackstone Valley, Block Island, East Bay, Newport, Providence, Warwick, and South County. Blackstone Valley is the birthplace of America’s Industrial Revolution, a land of rivers and forests and steeped in rich history and culture. Enjoy the long beaches, freshwater ponds and the bustling Old Harbor in Block Island. Comprised of towns like Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Warren, East Bay talks of Rhode Island’s rich history and culture. New Port is famous for Rise Cliff, Marble House and its Gilded Age Mansions. Rhode Island’s Renaissance City, Providence provides a host of attractions like Roger Williams Park Zoo, Rhode Island School of Design Museum, and Culinary Archives and Museums. Warwick is a shopper’s paradise with famous retail shops and malls lined up on the city’s stretch of Route 2. If you are looking to simply relax on your vacation to Rhode Island, then South County is there to offer you just that. You can indulge in recreational activities like swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing and whale-watching.