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VisitRhodeIsland.com
GUIDE
A Compelling New Look at a Legendary Mansion
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Listen to reminiscences of life in The Breakers
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Hear from servants and their children
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Tour never-before-seen rooms
THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY
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401-847-1000
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www.
NewportMansions
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Contents
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On the Cover:
Boats in Newport Harbor. Paul Rezendes/paulrezendes.com;
Providence’s Waterplace Park during WaterFire. Rhode Island Tourism Division;
South County’s breathtaking coastline. South County Tourism Council; Southeast
Lighthouse on the Mohegan Bluffs, Block Island. Rhode Island Tourism Division.
OFFICIAL STATE VISITOR’S GUIDE TO RHODE ISLAND
2010
This visitor’s guide is
color-coded by region.
[see map below]
Welcome to Rhode Island
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Diverse, fascinating and breathtak-
ingly beautiful, Rhode Island is
the perfect place to unwind.
Performing Arts
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Rhode Island offers a variety of
entertainment venues that will suit
every arts enthusiast.
South County
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Miles of undisturbed sandy coast-
line and dazzling ocean views are
just part of the beauty of this area.
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Providence
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Our capital city is a treasure trove
of spectacular architecture, world-
class dining and cutting-edge arts.
Beaches in the Ocean State
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Whether it’s a serene cove or great
surf you desire, there is a beach
for everyone.
Block Island
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“One of the last great places on
Earth,” says the Nature Conser-
vancy. We couldn’t agree more.
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Newport County
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From legendary Newport to the
rural beauty of the city’s surround-
ing towns, Newport County is an
international resort for all seasons.
Bristol County
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Quintessential New England lies
in the quaint harbor towns, historic
homes and unique antique shops.
Blackstone Valley
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Rustic charm meets civic pride in
this area known as the “Birthplace
of the Industrial Revolution.”
Transportation
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Useful information for getting
around Rhode Island.
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Campgrounds and Parks
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Enjoy the great outdoors at Rhode
Island’s many scenic parks and
campgrounds.
The Regions
1.
Providence
2.
Newport County
3.
Bristol County
4.
Warwick / West Bay
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South County
6.
Block Island
7.
Blackstone Valley
Golf Courses
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Golfers will fi nd plenty of oppor-
tunities to practice their swing.
Rhode Island State Map
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Colleges and Universities
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Providence and beyond, Rhode
Island is home to a wealth of
colleges and universities.
Warwick and the West Bay
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The gateway to Rhode Island is an
unbeatable blend of rural serenity
and cosmopolitan energy.
Great Dates Events Calendar
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There’s plenty of fun for the whole
family all year in Rhode Island.
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The Regions
Providence, Newport County, Bristol County, Warwick/West Bay,
South County, Block Island, Blackstone Valley
Welcome to
Rhode Island
RHODE ISLAND TOURISM:
800.556.2484
VisitRhodeIsland.com
RHODE ISLAND IS AN UNFORGETTABLE
destination. This tiny New England state is
a gem, boasting a rich and dramatic history,
hundreds of miles of breathtaking beaches
and attractions for the entire family.
Rhode Islanders like to say that their
state is America’s fi rst resort. As early as the
1520s, explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano
sailed the islands of Narragansett Bay.
In 1636, Roger Williams founded Rhode
Island as a place of respite for those seeking
religious freedom. During the Colonial
period, Rhode Island was a haven for fol-
lowers of several different religions, making
it the location of many religious fi rsts. Prov-
idence is home to the First Baptist Church
of America, established in 1638. In addi-
tion, North America’s fi rst Quaker meeting
house, built in the 1600s, and the fi rst Jew-
ish house of worship, Touro Synagogue,
built in 1763, still stand in Newport.
Coming into the 1900s, Rhode Island
was still considered the country’s premier
resort. Wealthy families from New York,
Official Name:
State of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations
Founded:
1636
Capital:
Providence
State Motto:
Hope
State Nickname:
The Ocean State
State Bird:
Rhode Island Red
State Fish:
Striped Bass
State Flower:
Violet
State Tree:
Red Maple
State Fruit:
Rhode Island
Greening Apple
State Shellfish:
Quahog
Area Code:
401
Area:
1,214 square miles
Greatest Distances:
North to South,
48 miles; East to West, 37 miles
Highest Point:
Jerimoth Hill, Foster,
812 feet above sea level (access to
land on private property)
Population:
1,048,319
Miles of Coastline:
More than 400
Inland Water:
168 square miles
Average January Temperature:
30° F
Average July Temperature:
72° F
Average Yearly Precipitation:
44 inches
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Welcome to
Rhode Island
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1. The Rhode Island State House in Providence
is an architectural gem. 2. The Loeb Visitors
Center at Touro Synagogue features exhibits
on religious freedom. 3. Rhode Island has
more than 400 miles of coastline with pristine
beaches. 4. Trinity Repertory Company presents
a mix of contemporary and classic plays, such
as last year’s production of
A Raisin in the Sun
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5. Enjoy a picnic at the Point Judith Lighthouse
in Galilee. 6. Don’t miss the Bristol Fourth of
July Parade, the oldest such celebration in the
United States. 7. Dine al fresco at one of Rhode
Island’s fine restaurants.
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Did You Know?
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Benefi t Street’s “Mile of History,” located on
Providence’s East Side, has what is consid-
ered to be the most impressive collection of
original Colonial homes in the U.S. It boasts
200 pristine eighteenth- and nineteenth-
century buildings, antique gas lamps and
brick sidewalks.
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