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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

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Providence City centre and Brown Self Guided App GPS Walking Tour

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Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Foxwoods

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Wickford, RI: Narragansett Bay Seal-Watching Tour by Boat

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Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

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What to do in Rhode Island

Popular places to visit

Brown University

Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

The Towers of Narragansett, holding steadfast against the waves of an approaching Nor'Easter storm system, in Autumn, Rhode Island

Narragansett Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Narragansett Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Narragansett. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Roger Williams Park Zoo

Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.

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Newport Mansions

You can study the exhibits at Newport Mansions, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Historic Building on College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, United States

University of Rhode Island

Walk around the campus at University of Rhode Island during your stay in Kingston. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Thames Street

Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.

The Breakers

Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at The Breakers. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Misqumicut Beach in Westerly, RI. Really nice beach with AMAZING waves.

Misquamicut State Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Misquamicut State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Westerly. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

It's a Friday night, leaving the office on way to my car, I came across this view of downtown Providence.

I really like the drama in the sky, dark ominous, foreboding. And it stands in such stark contrast to the bright, well lit buildings.

Providence Place Mall

During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Areas of Rhode Island

Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Providence downtown skyline and buildings at sunset over Providence River Walk, Rhode Island

Downtown Providence

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A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.