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Welcome to Rhode Island
Although Rhode Island is the smallest state, there is much to do in R.I.
in addition to the coastline which runs 400 miles long. Narragansett Bay is a very popular place for boating, fishing and beach lovers. The nickname for Rhode Island is "The Ocean State". Narragansett Bay was named after a tribe of Indians that lived in this area. Rhode Island is one of the 13 original colonies and many Rhode Islanders participated in the battles to win our freedom from the British. General Nanthanael Greene who was second-in-command to General George Washington led Rhode Islanders in the major battles against British rule. A very popular place in Rhode Island is Newport where many mansions (10) are located and have guided tours gonewport.com also an annual event is the Newport Flower Show which draws fans from all over. Rhode Island has many parks and beaches riparks.com. There are many small quaint towns in Rhode Island as well as many cities. Should you have an opportunity to visit Rhode Island you may get additional information at: visitrhodeisland.com Enjoy Rhode Island, Richard St Cyr Outdoor Dining in Rhode Island Parkside Rotisserie & Bar parksideprovidence.com 76 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island tel. 401 331-0003 Trattoria Simpatico trattoriasimpatico.com 13 Narragansett Avenue # 1, Jamestown, Rhode Island tel. 401 423-3731 India Restaurant indiarestaurant.com 1060 Hope Street, Providence, Rhode Island tel. 401 421-2600 Cafe Nuovo cafenuovo.com 1 Citizens Plz # 1, Providence, Rhode Island tel. 401 421-2525 The Mooring Restaurant Seafood Kitchen mooringrestaurant.com 1 Sayers Wharf, New Port, Rhode Island tel. 401 846-2260 Black Pearl blackpearlnewport.com Bowens Landing, Newport, Rhode Island tel. 401 846-5264 Hemenway's hemenwaysrestaurant.com 121 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island tel. 401 351-8570 Red Stripe redstriperestaurants.com 465 Angell Street, Providence, Rhode Island tel. 401 437-6950 Waterman Grille watermangrille.com 4 Richmond Square, Providence, Rhode Island tel. 401 521-9229 Vintage Restaurant vintageri.com 2 South Main Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island tel. 401 765-1234 |