The capital of the Ocean State, and dating back to 1636, is Providence, where Benefit Street is nicknamed the “Mile of History.” A stroll here is a walk through a handbook of classic American architecture; Colonial and Federal to Greek Revival and Victorian. Federal Hill is the Italian section with a wonderful array of bakeries, cafes and delicatessens. This city of 175,000 has an exceptional number of notable churches including the First Baptist Church of America, completed in 1775. Other highlights include the State Capitol building, a magnificent marble domed structure and Roger Williams Park with a chain of lakes, flower gardens and miles of walks and drives.