The Coast
Rhode Island offers great destinations for beach lovers and water sport enthusiasts. The relaxed atmosphere and relatively undisturbed beaches have attracted visitors to the coast of Rhode Island for more than a century. Charming villages and the woodland areas offer additional opportunities for vacationers to experience more of the state and its people. There are opportunities for hiking, canoeing, cycling, and touring, as well as, swimming, boating, fishing, water-skiing, whale watching, and beach combing. Experience the Colonial and Victorian era at museums like South County Museum, Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, and smith Castle. Block Island is an 11-square-mile resort located off the southern coast. Elegant Victorian hotels, beautiful public beaches, and a bustling Harbor intrigue visitors and bring them back to the island year after year. The people of Block Island are devoted to preserving the island, both in structure and ecology. Reachable by boat or airplane alone, the island that is home to rolling hills, striking bluffs, sandy shores, and grassy meadows has been called “One of the Last Twelve Great Places in the Western Hemisphere”. |
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The Scenic City by the Sea
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Founded in 1639, Newport is a truly historic American city. Built in the early colonial period, the city has evolved from being an early American colony, to a summer hotspot for American socialites, to an important base for the United States Navy, and now into the yachting capital of the world. Newport’s rich architecture is visible in its narrow streets and colonial homes. The city also boasts of miles of scenic coastline just perfect for sailing excursions, relaxing on the beach, and refreshing walks. Perhaps that is why Newport has such a universal appeal.
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