Rhode Island
Rhode Island, the smallest of the US states, isn't actually an island. Although it only takes about an hour to traverse, this little wonder packs in more than 400 miles of coastline with wonderful, white-sand swimming beaches and some of the country's finest historic architecture, galleries and museums. What's more, Rhode Islanders are about as friendly as folks come.
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Attraction in Rhode IslandBlock Island State Beach - Attraction in NewportEaston's Beach
- Attraction in NewportInternational Tennis Hall of Fame
- Attraction in NewportNational Museum of American Illustration
- Attraction in NewportNewport Car Museum
- Attraction in Rhode IslandNorth Lighthouse
- Attraction in NewportOchre Court
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