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The top 31 attractions in Rhode Island

Of Touristic Interest in Providence

WaterFire

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Sometimes large, hyped-up events aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. But WaterFire, which turns Providence’s three rivers (the Wo

Historical Monuments in Newport

Newport Mansions

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This house is ... gargantuan! No less than 70 rooms, including a ballroom, a music room, a library, living rooms, bedrooms, bathro

Bays in Newport

Cliff Walk

If you don't want to pay to see all the mansions, you can also take the path along the cliffs and see them from the outside. Well-

Of Touristic Interest in Providence

Federal Hill

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Federal Hill, Providence’s “Little Italy,” is both a part of the city and a distinct quarter. Enter the neighborhood under an arch

Of Touristic Interest in Providence

Benefit Street Walking Tour

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If you’re not familiar with New England, Providence’s Benefit Street is as good a place as any to discover why so many people love

Streets in Providence

Wickenden Street

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On Wickenden Street, in the historically Portuguese Fox Point section of Providence, you can find restaurants named Abyssinia, Duc

Viewpoints in Newport

Ocean Drive Newport

Leaving Newport, you can either take the 238 north, or if you have a little more time, take the 138A that goes to east along the o

Of Touristic Interest in Narragansett

Point Judith Lighthouse

Rhode Island is officially nicknamed the Ocean State, so it’s not surprising that this little area boasts an impressive collection

Gardens in Westerly

Wilcox Park

A walkable, eclectic downtown full of independent shops and restaurants help make downtown Westerly a great spot to stroll on a la

Ruins in Newport

Old Stone Mill

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In Newport’s quiet Touro Park, which feels worlds away from the bustling, touristy parts of this famous town, stands an unsolved m

Villages in South Kingstown

South Kingstown Driving Tour

There’s a lot to see in South Kingstown, the largest town in Rhode Island. Made up of over ten villages and sections - some with c

Bays in Newport

Bannister's Wharf

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Historic streets lined with cute shops in a relaxing waterfront setting are standard issue in any coastal vacation town. But Newpo

Festivals in Bristol

Bristol Fourth of July Celebration

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Bristol, RI boasts the oldest continuously observed Fourth of July celebration in America; it began in 1785. That would just be a

Streets in Tiverton

Tiverton Four Corners

Tiverton Four Corners could technically be described as simply a four-way intersection in the town of Tiverton, Rhode Island. But

Streets in Tiverton

Scenic Drive (Route 77)

Route 77 travels from Tiverton to Little Compton’s Sakonnet Point, the tip of the peninsula that extends into Rhode Island Sound.

Nature Reserves in Bristol

Colt State Park

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To enter Colt State Park, on Narragansett Bay in Bristol, is to instantly relax. The road winds along the shore, offering views of

Historical Monuments in Pawtucket

Slater Mill Museum

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America’s Industrial Revolution was born here, in the city of Pawtucket in the Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor, in 17

Synagogues in Newport

Touro Synagogue

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Historically, Rhode Island has been a refuge for those who weren't welcome elsewhere, so it’s not surprising that America’s oldest

Activities in Rhode Island

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From Boston: Newport Mansions & The Gilded Age Day Tour

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