The "Ocean State" lives up to its moniker as a destination of ice blue bays and picturesque inlets. It's equally admired for its fabulous colonial architecture, magnificent gilded mansions, and delicious seafood cuisine.

Scroll through the gallery and take a look at how much the nation's smallest state has to offer.

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Providence - Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, the state capital is one of the oldest cities in the United States.

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Rhode Island State House, Providence - The capitol of the US state of Rhode Island is a neoclassical building constructed between 1895 and 1904.

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Providence River - Revelers line the banks of Providence River to enjoy Waterfire, a free annual community arts event which begins at sunset.

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Thomas Street, Providence - Decorative Thomas Street, with its authentic facades, impresses even in the depths of winter.

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First Baptist Church of Providence - Detail of the First Baptist Church of Providence, erected from 1774 to 1775.

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College Hill, Providence - A typical house and garden in the residential College Hill neighborhood.

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Providence City Hall, Providence - The impressive atrium of Providence City Hall building situated on Dorrance Street.

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School of Design, Providence - The striking interior of the world-renowned Rhode Island School of Design.

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Rosecliff, Newport - Rosecliff, built from 1898 to 1902, is one of the region's Gilded Age mansions. It was modeled after the Grand Trianon of Versailles.

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Trinity Church, Newport - The church, built entirely of wood, is a National Historic Landmark and dates back to 1726.

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La Forge Casino, Newport - Classy La Forge Casino restaurant is one of the top visitor attractions in Bellevue Avenue.

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Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport - The International Tennis Hall of Fame includes a museum which houses a vast collection of tennis artifacts and memorabilia.

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The Touro Synagogue, Newport - The Touro Synagogue, built by the Jeshuat Israel colonial congregation, is the oldest synagogue in the country.

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Fort Adams, Newport - Fort Adams, a former United States Army post dating back to the late 18th century and named after President John Adams.

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The Marble House, Newport - Built between 1888 and 1892, the Marble House is another grandiose example of a Gilded Age mansion. Its temple-front portico is like that of the White House.

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Touro Park, Newport - Located in Touro Park, this unusual structure is all that remains of a 17th-century windmill.

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The Breakers, Newport - The Breakers, designed by Richard Morris Hunt for Cornelius Vanderbilt II as the family summer home, dates back to 1895 and is built in Italian Renaissance style.

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Easton's Beach, Newport - Easton's Beach in summer seen from Newport Cliff Walk.

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Claiborne Pell Bridge, Newport - The landmark Claiborne Pell Bridge connects the city of Newport on Aquidneck Island and the town of Jamestown on Conanicut Island.

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America's Cup, Newport - The waters off Rhode Island host numerous regattas and yacht races, including the prestigious America's Cup.

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Jamestown - The landscape near the coast stretches out in copper and gold tones as fall descends over the region.

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Beavertail Point, Jamestown - Beavertail Point, a favorite coastal beautiful spot.

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Narragansett Bay - A yacht in full sail cruises near the Castle Hill Lighthouse.

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Narragansett Bay - Castle Hill Lighthouse, completed in 1890.

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The Towers, Narragansett - The Towers, a historic vestige of the Narragansett Pier Casino, built in the 1880s.

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Lighthouse, New Shoreham - Block Island North Light dates back to 1867 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Pawtuxet Village, Warwick and Cranston - Picturesque Pawtuxet Village, located at the point where the Pawtuxet River flows into Providence River and Narragansett Bay.

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Warwick Light - The Warwick Light, first lit in 1932, was the last Rhode Island lighthouse to be automated, in 1985.

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Paradise Valley Park, Middletown - Boyd's Windmill, also known as Boyd's Wind Grist Mill, is a historic smock mill dating back to 1810.

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Local cuisine -

Fish and seafood feature on most restaurant menus. A favorite dish is steamed mussels.

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