Here Are 7 Crazy Traditions You’ll Totally Get If You’re From Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a quirky state with even quirkier locals. You might not expect such a vibrant and unique culture to be so prevalent in such a small state! Visit Rhode Island and you'll quickly learn how one-of-a-kind the state is. Here are seven traditions that are just so Rhode Island.

1. You'll only hear directions based on the location of Dunkin Donuts in the state.

You'll also hear directions using businesses that closed a decade ago as landmarks.

2. No family party is complete without party pizza.

These plain strips of bakery pizza are taken so seriously in state. With so many amazing pizza places, you'll still find these plain old pizza strips all over.

3. Family gatherings are always held at Wright's Farm, or Twin Oaks.

Whether it's a birthday party, or some other significant family event, you'll likely end up here.

4. The official state drink in Rhode Island is coffee milk.

Rhode Islanders love their coffee milk syrup! You can't mess with tradition.

5. You'll hear coffee ordered as "regular" in state.

This means cream and sugar.

6. You won't find milk, or bread for miles when snow is on the horizon.

Rhode Islanders clear the shelves every time.

7. Victory Over Japan Day is still a state holiday in Rhode Island.

It's really just an excuse for an extra beach day while the summer is still around.

For more on life in Rhode Island, click here.