Rhode Travel

Best time to visit
Winters in Rhode Island are relatively cold with temperatures ranging from -6.1 to 2.2°C (21 to 36°F) and summer temperatures averaging between 17.2 and 27.2°C (63 to 81°F). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. So, cottons and linens for summer months and heavyweights with extra bundling for the winter months are necessary.

Where to stay
Hotels vary from cheap ones to luxury, and all cities and most towns have an good assortment of accommodation to chose from. For those looking for something high-end, find lovely coastal retreats in Newport, and grand hotels in Providence.

Nightlife in Rhode Island
Rhode Island offers a wide range of nightlife activities. Such as Newport offers jazz, nightclubs and classical music. Providence is home to many nightspots, including cocktail bars, live music venues, and large-scale clubs.

Dinning  Recommendations
• Hot wieners (mini hot dogs).
• Snail Salad.
• Grinders (submarine sandwiches).
• Pizza strips.
• Spinach pies (folded pizza filled with seasoned spinach).
• Johnny cakes (corn meal and water, pan-fried).
• Dough boys (disks of deep fried dough sprinkled with sugar).
• Clam cake (deep fried dough balls with diced clam inside).

Safety
Rhode Island is generally safe in most neighborhoods. The most dangerous part is probably driving, as the locals are prone to run red lights and shift lanes with no warning. Locals are also known to run through stop signs.

Providence is relatively safe, but you should also be careful while walking around the capital city at night. Areas in which to exercise caution, unless you know where you are going, are Camp Street on the East Side, South Providence, and the Olneyville section of Providence. Broad Street and Elmwood Avenue on the South Side of Providence are also areas in which to exercise caution.