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Nicknamed as "The Ocean State", Rhode Island is known for its sandy shores and seaside Colonial towns.
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Explore The Famous Attractions In Rhode Island Nicknamed as "The Ocean State", Rhode Island is known for its sandy shores and seaside Colonial towns. It's home to several large cities and interesting spots to explore. It has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Interesting facts about Rhode Island: • Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States. • Rhode Island shares a state water border with New York. • It is home to the Tennis Hall of Fame. • Rhode Island is also known for making silverware and fine jewellery. Most people visit to explore:
Block Island Located in the Atlantic Ocean, Block Island is a part of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, named after the Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. This exotic island is a famous summer tourist destination and is known for bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and its exceptional beaches. In addition to this, people come here to take part in the annual Fourth of July Parade (Independence Day of the United States), celebration, and fireworks. Newport Newport is the most popular city set on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. It is also known for the Gilded Age mansions lining Bellevue Avenue, some of which are now museums. The most famous is The Breakers, an 1895 mansion patterned after a Renaissance palace. This city has many landmarks as well as colonial homes that make it worth exploring. People enjoy the panoramic views of Narragansett Bay, neighboring Conanicut Island (the second largest island in Narragansett Bay) and the Newport Bridge. Charlestown Charlestown is a famous town in Washington County, Rhode Island. It is named after King Charles II. There are many historic places in Charlestown, such as Babcock House,
District Schoolhouse No. 2 (1838), Joseph Jeffrey House, Shannock Historic District, Fort Ninigret, Foster Cove Archeological Site, etc. Charlestown also contains several beaches that are frequently described as "the best kept secret in Rhode Island." In addition to that, this town holds an annual seafood and lobster festival in the first week of August. Local businesses and vendors set up booths for numerous seafood-based events. So, visit Rhode Island to enjoy your holidays.