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Newport

Once upon a time, American billionaires used to had a discreet competition, by showing off their summer residences in Newport, grand manors they called "cottages". The majority of these residences, constructed at the beginning of the 20th century, are now open to public. The most renowned one, which resembles more to a palace than a cottage, "The Breakers", was once owned by the Vanderbilt family.

Famous seaside walks of Easton's Beach and Bailey's Beach are not anymore as fashionable, chic, and socialite-ish as they used to be. As main attractions, Newport has now regattas and music festivals of folk and jazz.

The Newport Music Festival, between July and August, held in the middle of these magnificent villas, has witnessed the plays starred by artists of the Metropolitan Opera Studio Company. Concerts. music chambers, and ballets also take place during the festival.

The Rhode Island Heritage Month is held in May.

Link : Newport Music Festival

Fishing contests on the seashore are held between May and October.

Providence

In Providence, capital of the State, we can find a collection of colonial residences, among the most beautiful in the country : the Mile of History, on Benefit Street.

In the northwest of Providence lies the historical Blackstone Valley, keeping the remaining traces of American Industrial Revolution.

In the south of Rhode Island, South County is reputated for its vast sandy beaches, its fishing points, and its beautiful forests.

You should go in an Atlantic minicruise up to Block Island, about 18 km away from the coasts. The ferryboats for this cruise sails off from Newport, Providence and Galilee, near Point Judith. The itineraries were created for amateurs of nature, leading the journey to the capes, to far away beaches, ancient lighthouses, bird reserves, Victorian hotels and country inns.