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U.S. state
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Rhode Island (RI) is the smallest state of the United States of America, tucked between Massachusetts and Connecticut in New England. Nonetheless, it has over 400 mi of coastline, courtesy of Narragansett Bay and islands such as Aquidneck Island, home to Newport, the "City by the Sea". While Rhode Island contains the name "island" in its name, most of its area is not on an island.
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Held every summer typically in Johnston's War Memorial Park. This is a state wide festival that is intended to raise awareness and information about the various pagan paths within the community, as well as for pagans to celebrate their beliefs as a community. The festival consists of over fifty vendors selling artwork, jewelry, books, herbal medicines, clothing, cooking supplies, etc. There is live music throughout the day and many food vendors available selling many autumn favorites. Other attractions include workshops on various topics such as Past Lives, the Mystical Symbolism of Tattoos, kitchen witchery and Wicca 101. The day concludes with an open ritual that anyone may join.
If you live in Rhode Island or are just visiting, fishing is something that you must do. Many natives have been fishing for most of their lives, and anyone who was born in Rhode Island was born to fish. Rhode Island is home to some really great fishing spots. Most people opt to go fishing on the shores of beaches and some go fishing in boats. People are sometimes shocked to discover that fish exist in the river that flows through the downtown area of Providence as well as the Pawtucket River. Most locals know that the best spot on the river is behind the Apex building. Two of the most common species that you can catch here are blue fish and striped bass, which have been given the nickname stripers. People can easily catch these fish on and off shore. Outsiders will find that Rhode Island is home to a very big fishing community.
A state-wide phenomenon; when coffee milk was named the state drink, a large and vocal minority complained that it should have been Del's. Once delivered only in small "ice cream truck" style vehicles, it is now available in more than 25 fixed locations and in six flavors besides the original lemon. Get some.
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If you're in Providence, you may want to forgo a car and walk. There is no on-street overnight parking in the city (although this is changing for some neighborhoods under a pilot program).
By bicycle
Rhode Island is home to many miles of bike paths. Maps are available through local bike shops and the RI Department of Transportation.
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The state capital, largest city and main commercial center. Home to Brown University.
Spanning merely one square mile, it is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States.
Founded in 1677, its historic district along Main Street features charming shops, excellent restaurants, and a community theater.
Best beaches in New England.
on Aquidneck Island. Once the darling city of the American elite, it is famous for yachting, mansions, and jazz.
Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution
South Kingstown is a town in the South County region of Rhode Island. South Kingstown showcases some of Rhode Island's oldest buildings, including the campus of the University of Rhode Island in the central village of Kingston.
home of TF Green Airport, a shopping mall, and "Gaspee Days," it is an easy (and less expensive) place to land from your flight, and rent a hotel room and car.
Once known as "Little Quebec", it has the largest French-speaking population in Rhode Island. Today, French is rarely heard: it has been replaced by English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Arcadia Wildlife Management Park is the largest recreational area in Rhode Island, United States. The park is actively managed for hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Island off southern coast of RI. This island packs great scenery and great beaches into a small, walkable and bikable area.
Quonset Point is in the South County region of Rhode Island.
Providence is the state capital and largest city in Rhode Island, as well as the third largest city in New England. It used to be a heavily industrialized bastion of organized crime, but Providence's recent renaissance has created new parks and attractions and brought emphasis back to its historic roots as an intellectual center.
Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000 (2020), this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.
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