Providence and Newport swim in attention from Rhode Island visitors, but there’s plenty to see beyond the city and the sea in ...

West Greenwich — 'verdant nature' with a 'cozy small-town vibe' Islands named West Greenwich as one of Rhode Island's best reflections of the state's delightful inland.

Some towns, most notably North Providence, see sharing municipal services as key to tax savings. A 2010 report found that Rhode Island was home to one municipal employee for every 118 residents.