What to do in Rhode Island
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Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions
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Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
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Providence: Ghosts, Phantoms and Poltergeists Walking Tour
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Providence: Ghosts, Phantoms and Poltergeists Walking Tour
What to do in Rhode Island
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Brown University
Walk around the campus of Brown University, a top college in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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

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

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.

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.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

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

Cliff Walk
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cliff Walk and enjoy the boating in Newport. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Easton's Beach
Spend the day relaxing by the ocean at Newport’s largest surf beach, where you can play in the waves, ride a carousel and stroll along a scenic boardwalk.
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Downtown Providence
Dive into the cultural heart of the city, with historic 19th-century architecture, Burnside Park, and the Westminster Arcade for shopping. Catch a performance at the Providence Performing Arts Center or explore AS220's community arts center.

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

Yachting Village
While visiting Yachting Village, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Street and Newport Harbour.

Fifth Ward
If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Newport Country Club and Gooseberry Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Hill
While visiting Historic Hill, you might make a stop by sights like International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue.

Bellevue Avenue Historic District
Gilded Age mansions and architectural styles by major American architects define this National Historic Landmark in Newport, Rhode Island. Tour historic mansions like Vernon Court and Belcourt Castle, or explore the Frederick Law Olmsted Arboretum and Rovensky Park.
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