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Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, commonly referred to as the Newport Bridge, is a beautiful suspension bridge that stretches across Narragansett Bay's East Passage, operated as part of the Rhode Island Turnpike and RI-138. Its towers and design features are showcased on the back side of the Rhode Island state quarter.
Travel tip: Visit on a clear day to that you can see the bridge's towers from as far away as the Gay Head Light observation plaza in Aquinnah, Massachusetts and can observe the skyline of Providence from aboard the bridge.
History: The bridge is named in honor of longtime state senator Claiborne Pell, who lived in the city of Newport, and stretches for 1,601 feet across the bay, making it one of the world's top 100 longest suspension bridges and the longest of its kind in New England.
Address: RI-138, Jamestown, RI 02835
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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