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Gilded Age mansions, cliffside walks, a colonial tavern and lighthouses on Rhode Island’s Aquidneck Island.
The Vanderbilts’ 1893 summer cottage is a showpiece of the Gilded Age, blending Italian Renaissance style with palace-like opulence.
Follow this 3.5-mile path along the island’s edge, passing mansions and beaches with the ocean always in view.
On Bellevue Avenue, a museum traces tennis history and its legendary players, and the grounds have courts for a more active visit.
Built in 1652 and a tavern since 1673, it is one of America’s oldest functioning taverns, now serving modern, inventive dishes.
A former military post turned state park with its own beach, harbor views, historic buildings and sports fields, plus an annual concert.
The oldest synagogue in the United States is a National Historic Site, and its tours explore the importance of religious freedom.
Lit in 1890 on a short cliff along Ocean Avenue, this granite lighthouse lets you walk right up to its base.
Soft sand and refreshing water on Memorial Boulevard, plus an aquarium, a bounce house and a historic carousel on site.
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