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Question: What is unique about Rhode Island's coastline?
- Answer: Rhode Island has an astounding 400 miles of Atlantic coastline and boasts the sailing capital of the world, Newport.
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Question: What famous landmarks can be found in Newport?
- Answer: You'll find Gilded Age Mansions like The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House, where Alva Vanderbilt once held women's rights rallies, along with several other grand estates.
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Question: What can visitors enjoy in Providence?
- Answer: In Providence, you can take advantage of a full roster of theatrical performances in the city's downtown arts and entertainment district.
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Cliff Walk
Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
RISD Museum
The Elms
The Avenue Concept
The Breakers, Rhode Island
Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
Providence Performing Arts Center
Rough Point
Fort Adams State Park
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Rosecliff Mansion
Southeast Lighthouse
Bowen's Wharf
Block Island Ferry
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
One Way Gallery
Biomes Marine Biology Center
Newport Vineyards
Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery
La Gondola
Experience Rhode Island Tours
John Brown House Museum
Plan ahead for these events:
- University of Rhode Island Guitar Fesrival - October
- Autumnfest in Woonsocket
- Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival - October
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