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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