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1. Newport ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Newport
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2. Providence ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Providence
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3. Block Island

Romantic Islands
Block Island
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4. Woonsocket

Woonsocket
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5. East Providence

East Providence
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6. Coventry

Coventry
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7. Middletown

Middletown
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8. Cumberland

Cumberland
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9. Johnston

Johnston
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10. Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive
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11. Colt State Park

Category: Activities
Colt State Park
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12. Mohegan Bluffs

Mohegan Bluffs
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13. Brenton Point State Park

Category: Activities
Brenton Point State Park
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14. Historic Federal Hill, Rhode Island

Category: Attractions
Historic Federal Hill, Rhode Island
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15. Narragansett Town Beach

Category: Beaches
Narragansett Town Beach
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16. Historic Wickford Village

Category: Attractions
Historic Wickford Village
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17. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
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18. Misquamicut State Beach

Category: Beaches
Misquamicut State Beach
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19. Scarborough State Beaches

Category: Beaches
Scarborough State Beaches
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20. Napatree Point Conservation Area

Category: Activities
Napatree Point Conservation Area
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21. Goddard Memorial State Park, Rhode Island

Category: Activities
Goddard Memorial State Park, Rhode Island
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22. Blackstone River Bikeway

Tours
Blackstone River Bikeway
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23. Burlingame State Park

Category: Activities
Burlingame State Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Whether you come to enjoy the miles and miles of coastline, bays, and beaches, or you wish to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene of the towns and villages, you’ll find what you seek in Rhode Island.
  • The state is proudly home to an exceptional collection of historically significant buildings and mansions you can visit on one of several historic and architectural trails.
  • Visit Newport, Providence, Pawtucket, and other great Rhode Island destinations.

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