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Rhode Island Makes HGTV's List Of 25 Most Popular Road Trips
Ocean Drive made the road trip list.
Looking to take a road trip? HGTV has 25 recommendations, and one of them is in Rhode Island.
"Here at HGTV, we’re big fans of road trips and know how to get the most mileage out of travel, from RVing in luxury to nifty car organization," HGTV said on its website.
And one of those road trips HGTV is a big fan of is Rhode Island's Ocean Drive.
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"Obsessed with The Gilded Age? We are, too," HGTV said. "Between seasons, you can always visit the real Gilded Age-era mansions of Rhode Island along the famed Ocean Drive. This 10-mile scenic stretch (which is actually on Ocean Avenue even though locals call it the Ocean Drive) along the southern coast of Newport’s Aquidneck Island passes a couple of state parks, Castle Hill Lighthouse, the quiet cove of Gooseberry Beach and historic estates such as Hammersmith Farm where Jackie Kennedy grew up. And if you want more “cottages” on the coast, extend your drive to the historic Bellevue Avenue (off of Ocean Avenue and Coggeshall Avenue) for iconic estates such as The Breakers and Rosecliff."
Check out the other two dozen most popular road trips on HGTV's list here.
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