Although Rhode Island is the smallest of the continental States,
it is a powerhouse of history for the Nation.
With it's abundance of Colonial and Victorian homes as well
as mansions to be toured, the first enclosed shopping mall,
the first manufacturing plant in America Rhode Island offers history
and beauty that is timeless.
Explore a delightful 17th century fishing village, or take a walk
on the long sandy beaches.
In Newport is a 5+ mile stretch of walkway called The Cliff Walk
rough ocean waters far beneath with Mansion's on the top of the bluff's.
Many of the oldest and the old wealth people of the United States
made Rhode Island home century's ago.
In Newport is the Historical society archives and library, which houses
over 200,000 historical photographs as well as exhibits of colonial,
silver, china, portraits and ship models.
Narragansett Bay offers activities such as waterfront dining, shopping,
sailing, fishing, cruising, swimming and seal watching among the
historic villages along the scenic coast.
Enjoy some time camping in some of the 60% of remaining
woodlands or along the seashore.
Travel out to Block island to see a glacial depression, with
spectacular ocean views, which is the last remaining
habitat of the Block Island Meadow Vole.
Part of New England, Rhode Island adds to the classical beauty of
the region with winding roads, ocean travel and relaxing days laying
on the beach under a warm summer sun. |
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