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Brenton Point State Park Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840, 401-847-2400, At almost eighty nine acres, this park offers majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as opportunities for picnicking, hiking, fishing, relaxing, and more. more... |
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Fort Adams State Park 1 Lincoln Drive, Newport, RI 02840, 401-847-2400, Situated on twenty one acres and offering wonderful views of the sea, this fort is America’s largest coastal fortification and allows visitors a chance to see history come alive with battle re-enactments, as well as playing to host to special events such as classic vehicle shows, music festivals, and more. more... |
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Cliffwalk Begins at Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840, 401-849-8048, This very popular walk along the Atlantic Ocean and offers spectacular views of the sea and the elegant summer mansions for which Newport is known. |
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge 3679 D Old Post Road, Newport, RI 02813, Charlestown, 401-364-9124, Located near Newport, this two hundred forty two acre National Wildlife Refuge offers many chances for communing with nature, hiking, saltwater fishing, and more; a number of different types of habitats may be explored, and the refuge is a wonderful place for bird watching, as it is home to over two hundred species of birds. more... |
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Purgatory Chasm Purgatory Road, Newport, RI 02840, 401-847-7565, This geological phenomenon is caused by a thin crack in the ledges on the east side of Easton Point; centuries of erosion caused by the sea have led to the formation of the fissure. |
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