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1. Cliff Walk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Beavertail Lighthouse Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. RISD Museum

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4. The Elms

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5. The Avenue Concept

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6. The Breakers, Rhode Island

Romantic Islands
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7. Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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8. Providence Performing Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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9. Rough Point

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Fort Adams State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Roger Williams Park Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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12. Rosecliff Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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13. Southeast Lighthouse

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Bowen's Wharf

15. Block Island Ferry

Romantic Islands
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16. International Tennis Hall of Fame

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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17. Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. One Way Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

19. Biomes Marine Biology Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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20. Newport Vineyards

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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21. Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. La Gondola

23. Experience Rhode Island Tours

Tours in the Area
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24. John Brown House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Rhode Island has an astounding 400 miles of Atlantic coastline and boasts the sailing capital of the world, Newport. You'll find Gilded Age Mansions like The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House where Alva Vanderbilt once held women's rights rallies, and several other grand estates. In Providence you can take advantage of a full roster of theatrical performances in the city's downtown arts and entertainment district.

Plan ahead for these events:
- University of Rhode Island Guitar Fesrival from October 13–20, 2024
- Autumnfest in Woonsocket
- Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival - October 19–20, 2024

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