Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore.

But how much do you really know about the Ocean State? We broke it all down town-by-town to give you the most interesting things to know about each municipality Rhode Island.

Whether you just want to refresh your memory, or you want to be a tourist right in your home state, we've got you covered with "Knowing RI."

When was Middletown founded?

Middletown Town Hall was established in 1639, as settlers left Portsmouth and traveled south.

“Ye Inhabitants from Ye Woods” − farmers from Middletown − grew tired of the long commute to the wharves in Newport, so they left the city to set up homesteads near the

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