http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com Rhode Island Tourism, Rhode Island Vacations Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:42:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spend the Day at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to more than 1000 animals representing nearly 140 different species. It is the third oldest zoo in the country, providing a fun and interesting place for families to go ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri6/roger-williams-zoo.html Looking into the Past at the Museum of Primitive Art and Culture in Rhode Island. The Museum of Primitive Art and Culture, located in South County, Rhode Island, was founded in 1892. This makes it the oldest museum in the entire South County. It houses more than 15,000 pieces from ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri5/primitive-art.html Visit the Amazing Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Located on Cory's Lane in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is Green Animals. On this small country estate, you will find a host of topiary creatures, ornamental figures, and geometric designs. In all, there are more than 80 pieces of topiary ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri8/topiary-garden.html Explore the Stars Above at the Frosty Drew Observatory. The Frosty Drew Observatory, located in Charlestown, Rhode Island, offers visitors a glimpse into the night sky, where they can learn about the stars and planets in an educational and fun manner. The observatory is a fun place to visit, especially ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri5/frosty-drew-observatory.html Kids will Love a Visit to Daggett Farm in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Located on the old grounds of the Slater Park Zoo in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the Daggett Farm and Greenhouse was established in 1999. The proceeds from the Daggett Farm and Greenhouse and Gift Shop support programs to benefit ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri3/daggett-farm.html Enjoy Art, Architecture and Special Events at the Newport Art Museum, RI The Newport Art Museum is an impressive attraction you will enjoy visiting on your next trip to Rhode Island. The Museum consists of three buildings located on a 2-acre site in Newport. http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri8/newport-art-museum-ri.html One of Rhode Island’s most interesting museums also happens to be the only museum of its kind in the state. The Museum of Natural History in Providence is the only museum in Rhode Island dedicated exclusively to natural and cultural history, and it is also the site of the state’s ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri6/explore-cultures-nature-and-space-at-the-museum-of-natural-history-ri.html Fort Adams State Park is a wonderful attraction to visit in Newport, Rhode Island.  Its natural harbor location made Fort Adams an important and heavily armed fort from the Revolutionary War all the way through modern times. In addition to preserving an important historical attraction, Fort Adams State Park is the ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri8/discover-history-hear-music-and-have-fun-at-fort-adams-in-newport.html Astors’ Newport Mansion in Newport, RI is a beautiful Victorian Era mansion overlooking the sea that offers living history tours and special events seasonally. Talented members of the Beechwood Theatre Company interpret Victorian society in a living history experience unlike anything else in Rhode Island. The Astors, their friends and ... http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri8/astors-mansion.html Touring lighthouses is a traditional part of the New England vacation experience and Rhode Island visitors have a unique opportunity to visit a very special lighthouse in Newport. The Rose Island Lighthouse is an independent lighthouse that has been carefully cleaned and restored to its original 1912 condition. http://www.rhodeislandbeautiful.com/ri8/visit-historic-rose-island-lighthouse-off-the-shore-of-newport-ri.html