Touro Synagogue

The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Today, the synagogue celebrates not only their story, but serves to honor all who came to this shore seeking to worship freely.

Location: Newport, RI

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Scituate Reservoir

Scituate Reservoir is a gentle, rural, and not at all touristy; perfect place to visit in the spring. Don't forget your camera, though. You'll see colorful forests, windy roads and acres of beautifully crafted fieldstone walls. The trees with all of their reflections on the water is postcard material. The quiet town is still a sight to see, with its less traveled roads and undisturbed by bustling city life, this is a quiet part of Rhode Island that has maintained and preserved its own natural beauty. There is ample area for some relaxing fishing and boating also.

Location: Located just west of Providence, RI

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Newport, Rhode Island

Perhaps the most attractive characteristic of Newport is the ability that the destination has to appeal to a variety of traveling styles. Newport is home to miles of scenic coastline ideal for exhilarating sailing excursions, relaxing beach time, and rejuvenating walks. For those whose heart lies in architecture, design, and history Newport offers tours of opulent mansions, interesting museums, and a number of walking tours that reveal the history and charm of the city. For a mouth-watering getaway, visitors can enjoy a tour and tasting at the three local vineyards followed by a memorable dining experience at a waterfront restaurant. For visitors looking to take a bit of Newport style home with them, the city's quaint wharves and cobblestone streets are a mix of unique shops and galleries. Complementing it all is a year-round calendar of special events ranging from nautical events to music festivals to professional sports tournaments, ensuring that there is always something happening in Newport!

Location: Newport, RI

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Narragansett Bay Reserve

The reserve encompasses 2,353 acres of land on Prudence, Patience and Hope islands and 1,591 acres of water adjoining the islands out to a depth of 18 feet. Approximately 60 percent of Prudence Island is included in the reserve's boundaries. The island is sparsely populated because it's relatively inaccessible, and commercial development has been actively discouraged by its residents. In addition to its human inhabitants, Prudence Island supports one of the densest herds of white tailed deer in the northeast. Being very close to the entirely wooded Patience Island, deer can swim between these two islands.

Location: The reserve is in the geographic center of Narragansett Bay, 12 miles north of Newport and 12 miles south of Providence, RI

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