• January 16, 2025 - Updated with new information since originally published.
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1. Beavertail State Park

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2. Big River Management Area

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3. Blackstone River State Park

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4. Block Island National Wildlife Refuge

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5. Brenton Point State Park

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6. Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Park

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7. Charlestown Breachway

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8. Colt State Park, Rhode Island

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9. Conanicut Battery Historic Park

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10. Conimicut Point Park

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11. East Matunuck State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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12. Fort Adams State Park

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13. Fort Wetherill State Park

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14. Francis C. Carter Memorial Preserve

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15. Goddard Memorial State Park

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16. Haines Memorial State Park

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17. India Point Park, Rhode Island

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18. John H. Chafee Nature Preserve

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19. Lincoln Woods State Park, Rhode Island

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20. Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

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21. Pierce Park and Riverwalk

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22. Roger Williams National Memorial

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23. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

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24. Slater Memorial Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The state of Rhode Island is renowned for its beautiful sandy beaches and charming Colonial coastal towns.
  • Home to several large cities, including Newport, which is famous for its magnificent Gilded Age mansions and being one of the best sailing spots on the coast.
  • Rhode Island also features spectacular natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, which can be enjoyed at one of the many state and recreational parks in the region.
  • The capital of Providence is home to many attractions such as the urban Roger Williams Park and the exquisitely manicured Waterplace Park and Riverwalk.
  • Further afield, there are plenty of naturally wild and beautiful parks to explore.

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