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How did the "Rhode" in Rhode
Island ever come to be? Well, we're embarrassed to say that we
don't know for sure, but we did discover that the state was
originally called the State of Rhode Island and Providence
Plantations, and that its early residents were a pretty
rabble-rousing bunch. They were among the first to say "no way"
to King George, and pioneered 19th century industrialization in
the northeast. Today, this smallest of U.S. states boasts the
second highest population density in the
country, with nearly eight-tenths of its residents
concentrated in urban areas: Cranston, Newport, Providence, and
Warwick being among the largest. What do Rhode Islanders like to
do? With so much water around, if you guessed boating and
fishing, you'd be right. But the resort-like cities here are
also famous for their unique culture and night life, and the
history and spirit of the Newport Jazz Festival still linger,
even if the festival itself has been renamed and spread around a
bit. With U.S. Interstate 95 running right through Rhode Island
as it connects New York and Boston, there's a steady stream of
visitors year-round who are likely to be tempted by the beaches
of Newport or the boardwalks of Providence. Here's what we found
on our own stopover.
Other Rhode Island Cities: A
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C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P | Q
| R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W | X
| Y |
Z |
