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Although it only takes 45 minutes to drive from one end of Rhode Island to
the other, there is a considerable number of tourist attractions in between,
such as wide sandy beaches, parks, dynamic cities and numerous historical
sights.
Rhode Island's capital Providence was extensively renovated in the 1990s and now
shines in new splendor. Tourists will find beautifully landscaped footpaths and
pedestrian bridges that are supposed to remind you of Venice.
The attraction for those interested in water sports is the sailing mecca
Newport, where the season is all year round. The attractive harbor with a
colonial past is located not far from beautiful white sandy beaches.
Despite its small geographic size, Rhode Island has made some pioneering
political decisions. For example, Rhode Island was the first state to declare
independence from Britain on May 4, 1776, after becoming the first state in 1774
to abolish slavery.
- According to acronymmonster, the nickname of Rhode Island is The Ocean State.
Important facts
Land area: 4002 sq km.
Population: 1,059,361 (2019 estimate)
Population density: 263 per sq. Km.
Capital: Providence.
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Vacation spots & excursions
Providence is the second largest city in New England with
restored magnificent buildings on the East Side. The First Baptist
Meeting House (built in 1776) and the John Brown House (1786) are
particularly worth seeing. One of the largest vacation spots is Newport, where
you can still see numerous beautiful wooden houses from the 17th and 18th
centuries. The city is also known for its good beaches, yacht regattas and music
and art festivals. Many of the imposing mansions, which z. Some European castles
served as a model, can be visited (including those of Vanderbilt and Astor). Block
Island summer vacation island can be reached by ferry from Newport
and Galilee. The particularly scenic Narragansett Bay has a large fish
industry and is the venue for some sailing regattas.
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