1. Welcome to the Ocean State!
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Shore Road
2. With views like this…
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Watch Hill
3. Who can argue with that title?
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4. Certainly not this guy…
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Chafee Nature Preserve
5. He seems pretty satisfied.
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6. Even when it’s cold outside…
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7. The coastline never disappoints.
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Judith Point
8. And when you turn further inland…
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Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
9. Rhode Island’s waters are still ridiculously scenic.
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10. And all of the waters are teeming with life.
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11. So you’ll always be surrounded by friends in Rhode Island.
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Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
12. Some of your new friends might even teach you how to fly…
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13. … or fish.
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14. Others will just try to show you how cute they can be.
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15. Not all of your new friends will be natives to Rhode Island…
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16. But they’ll still try to show off…
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17. … and they’ll still be adorable…
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18. … quick to indulge in a good laugh…
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19. … and happy to have you over for a meal.
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20. You should ask them all about the great sights…
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21. … famous landmarks…
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State Capitol building
22. … architectural masterpieces…
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23. … and artistic wonders…
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Burnside Park, Providence
24. … that come alive at night!
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25. As you might expect, some of the Ocean State’s most impressive structures are down by the water…
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Point Judith lighthouse
26. … with some pretty killer views.
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Narragansett Beach
27. Even the buildings that have outlived their usefulness.
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28. But don’t let me mislead you…
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29. … because while sights like this are stunning…
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Providence, RI
30. … they’re always enhanced with the divine paintbrush.
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31. And Rhode Island certainly has gotten its share of divine brush strokes.
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Ocean Drive, Newport
32. With bright colors…
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Mt. Hope Bridge
33. … a magical splash of light…
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Point Judith
34. … and a matchless eye for detail.
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35. All of which combine to make Rhode Island unforgettable…
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Chafee Wildlife Refuge
36. … a natural national treasure…
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37. … and a wonderful place to call home.
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