Rhode Island essentials

Rhode Island’s history spans from the 1763 Touro Synagogue to the Gilded Age opulence of The Breakers and Marble House in Newport. In Providence, the 1904 State House features one of the world's largest self-supporting marble domes, while the RISD Museum houses over 100,000 objects. Coastal highlights include the 3.5-mile Newport Cliff Walk and the 1875 Southeast Lighthouse on Block Island. Historic commercial hubs include the 1828 Westminster Arcade, the nation's oldest indoor shopping mall, and the 1673 White Horse Tavern.

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The Breakers

The Breakers is a Gilded Age mansion located at 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, US.

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Newport Cliff Walk

The Newport Cliff Walk is considered one of the top attractions in Newport, Rhode Island, in the United States.

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Rhode Island State House

The Rhode Island State House, the capitol of the state of Rhode Island, is located at 900 Smith Street just below the crest of Smith Hill,…

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Rhode Island School of Design Museum (RISD Museum)

Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is an art museum in Providence affiliated with the Rhode Island School of Design, in the U.S.…

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Marble House

Marble House, a Gilded Age mansion located at 596 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, was built from 1888 to 1892 as a summer cottage…

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Fort Adams

Visit the largest coastal fortification in the U.S. that offers a wonderful panoramic views of the bay. Now serves as a cultural venue.

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International Tennis Hall of Fame

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Roger Williams Park Zoo

The Roger Williams Park Zoo of Providence, Rhode Island, contains more than 800 animals in natural settings from a total of 160 species…

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Waterplace Park

An urban park in downtown Providence featuring a cobblestone riverwalk, Venetian-style pedestrian bridges, and a 1.2-acre pond. It serves as the primary site for WaterFire, a seasonal public art installation involving bonfires along the river.

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Touro Synagogue

The Touro Synagogue or Congregation Jeshuat Israel is a synagogue built in 1763 in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Southeast Lighthouse

Block Island Southeast Light is a lighthouse located on Mohegan Bluffs at the southeastern corner of Block Island, Rhode Island.

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White Horse Tavern

Established in 1673, this is the oldest operating tavern in the United States. The National Historic Landmark features original hand-hewn beams and oversized fireplaces characteristic of 17th-century colonial architecture.

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Bannister's Wharf

The focal point of all activity in Newport. Entertainment, shopping and meeting hub with a special atmosphere.

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Providence Athenaeum

The Providence Athenaeum is an independent, member-supported subscription library in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode…

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The Arcade

Visit the very first predecessor of the modern shopping malls. Somewhat run-down yet still worth stopping by.

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