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11 Must-See Landmarks in Rhode Island

From oceanside towns to historic mansions, make sure to consult this list before planning your next trip to Rhode Island.

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RHODE ISLAND — Planning a trip to the coast? Look no further than this comprehensive list of destinations. From Gilded Age mansions on the water to quaint colonial villages, The Ocean State has a lot to offer.

Block Island

Take a trip to Block Island and see the bluffs along the coast. (Shutterstock)

Newport

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Visit quaint local shops in Newport. (Shutterstock)

The Breakers

Tour The Breakers, a lavish mansion on the coast built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II in 1895. (Shutterstock)

Narragansett Bay

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Walk along Narragansett Bay and relax on the beach. (Shutterstock)

RISD Museum

Visit the RISD Museum (Rhode Island School of Design) in Providence, founded along with the school in 1877. (Shutterstock)

Brown University

The entrance to the historic Brown University, founded in 1764. (Shutterstock)

Providence

Walk along the Providence River in the city of Providence. (Shutterstock)

The Cliff Walk

A portion of the Cliff Walk outside Newport along the water. (Shutterstock)

Roger Williams Zoo

Visit the animals at the Roger Williams Zoo. (Shutterstock)

WaterFire

Take in the sights of the WaterFire art display at sunset on the river in Providence. (Shutterstock)

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