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Rhode Island With Kids

I have a natural fondness for my home state of Rhode Island. While it's the smallest state in the United States, it boasts an impressive amount of coastline. The views from most parts of the state are simply magnificent.

Rhode Island is typically known for its capital city of Providence, and the popular summer destination of Newport. Both offer great activities for families, as well as hotels and restaurants.

If you are thinking of visiting Rhode Island with kids, check out our posts below. They include activities with kids in Rhode Island, including the Newport Mansions and other things to do in Newport.

Note that we've experienced some of the destinations/attractions below at no cost for purposes for review in the past.

When I was a college student on summer break at home in Rhode Island, I went to work every day in a beautiful Newport mansion. Working in the gift shop of a major tourist attraction certainly had its benefits, and I enjoyed that job. I was always astounded by the hundreds of guests who traveled, …

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New England may be a relatively small region compared to the rest of the United States, but it offers many different types of activities for families. From the beaches of Cape Cod to skiing in the White Mountains and Green Mountains, you’ll have so many different opportunities to explore the outdoors when you visit this …

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