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Over the weekend, I decided to spend my Saturday in Rhode Island. My biggest faux pas (there were a few) was not to check the WaterFire schedule before heading out. A few years back I heard of the WaterFire and that sparked my interest in Rhode Island.






Ok, so WaterFire aside, I had also learnt of the "castles" in Rhode Isalnd and decided I must see these. My second faux pas was believing there were actually "castles" Yes, there were huge mansions, mega mansions if you will, but the pic below is the only structure which resembles a castle.





A friend also mentioned that there was a great shopping outlet, which I didn't visit because one I wasn't quite sure where it was, two shopping wasn't my focus and three after the castle debacle I headed home.

I do plan to return to Rhode Island, as I believe there must be more to see and do (perhaps, yet another faux pas on my end).

So, if anyone has visited or lives in Rhode Island, do share your thoughts and suggestions for my next visit.

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  1. JessicaNovember 4, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    Great post, its always fun visiting some place new

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    1. AnonymousNovember 11, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      I agree,and RI is a sweet,calm place to go with family or a significant other,or even alone for some "you" time...

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  2. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    That is a gorgeous castle - I hope to make it to Rhode Island one day.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 4, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    Love this site. I like to travel and would love to get to R.I. one day.

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  4. DJ SakataNovember 4, 2014 at 2:49 PM

    I wish I could travel more often

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  5. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    I have cousin living In RI and yet, I have not visited. I can see is a beautiful state.

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  6. jmayNovember 4, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    I would love to visit Rhode Island.

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  7. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I have traveled to every state in the United States except the New England area and have always wanted to go and see what it was like. Rhode Island sure does look beautiful!

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  8. kymom13November 4, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    I've never been to Rhode Island but it sounds very cool...would love to "ooh" and "ahh" at the mansions that look like castles!

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  9. AndreaNovember 4, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I've done the Cliff Walk in RI and it's beautiful. So beautiful. I went several ... well, MANY years ago and would love to go back.

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  10. MomHomeGuide.comNovember 4, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    I visited my cousin in Rhode Island two summers ago when she lived in Newport -- it is a beautiful town!

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  11. Bethany TNovember 4, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    I have a few friends who lived there and loved it. Another place for my bucket list!

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  12. JessicaNovember 4, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    Such a beautiful place!

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  13. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I have not visited Rhode Island, but it looks beautiful. I would love to go someday.

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  14. sohamolinaNovember 4, 2014 at 6:25 PM

    Well I am nowhere near Rhode Island and but does look like a picturesque and beautiful place.

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  15. wishponyNovember 4, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    The castle is beautiful..never been to Rhode Island

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  16. NatalieNovember 4, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    I would love to visit RI one day!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 4, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    I've never been to Rhode Island, but it's on my bucket list! ;)

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  18. Sarah MatosNovember 4, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    I love stumbling upon old historic houses, castles, places you name it.

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  19. bhoppe76November 4, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Rhode Island looks so beautiful. Would love to see it.

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  20. ChristyNovember 4, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    I've never been to Rhode Island. I'll probably never get to visit there.

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  21. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    I wish that I could travel to places like this. That would be great.

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  22. UnknownNovember 4, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    gorgeous

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  23. Kathy jNovember 4, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    I never been there but it sounds like it's worth a trip. Love the pictures

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  24. Traci ANovember 4, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    The closest i've come to Rhode Island is learning about it yrs ago in school, but it might be something i can put on my "bucket list" to see & do.

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  25. tisme143November 4, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    I can only say that I live in MA and maybe twice a year I go on over to RI , part of my family have a church out there Pastor Don and his wife. So many wonderful places to visit , if you ever get back this way give me a shout and come on over to MA. lots of very interesting sites here to see, after all if you ever read the book Moby Dick ' this place is a must :)

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  26. Marti TaboraNovember 5, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    I have never been to Rhode Island and it looks interesting, I can usually find something interesting to me just about anywhere I go, but what in the world in the WaterFire?

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  27. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Rhode Island seems like such a beautiful state. I have not been there yet but would love to

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  28. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    SOme parts of RI looks like fairy tales. Love it!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 5, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    I live in NYC and I've only been to Rhode Island once. About 3 years ago, we had a camping trip at Burlingame. I'm hoping to go back and do some real exploring sometimes.

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  30. Jenn HilesNovember 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    I would love to visit Rhode Island. You should check out this site: roadtrippers.com It is so awesome, you can narrow things to see down by arts, places of scientific interest, waterfalls, pretty much anything. It's so fun! Next time you go on a road trip, you won't miss a thing!

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  31. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I really want to visit there. It is beautiful! :D

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  32. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    Oh how beautiful!!
    I would love to visit there!!

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  33. Amanda StanoNovember 5, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Phew! That's gorgeous! I would love to visit all of the States someday!

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  34. Angie HaleNovember 5, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Love that "castle"! :)

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  35. kimNovember 5, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    My dad was in the military and when I was younger we lived in Rhode Island. I don't remember living there unfortunately and I probably will never make it back there.

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  36. AnonymousNovember 5, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    So beautiful there!

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  37. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Love the castle house. Wish I owned it.

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  38. UnknownNovember 5, 2014 at 9:20 PM

    We have visited the mansions in Newport (RI) which is where I'm assuming this one is. We've gone to Misquamicut Beach many times as the waves are nicer there than in the bay area. I don't know what the WaterFire is all about. Hopefully you'll have a better time the next time you go!

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  39. Amanda StanoNovember 6, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    That castle is gorgeous! I want to visit the entire country someday and this will be on my list!

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  40. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    I would love to visit a castle some where,that would be so cool!

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  41. Jenn HilesNovember 6, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    We have a lot of old "castles" in our town too. Some made into museums. If you didn't catch my early comment, you should really check out roadtripper.com. So cool!

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  42. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    would love to see this in person, beautiful

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  43. sohamolinaNovember 6, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    Looks beautiful. I'd also like the shopping outlet.

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  44. wishponyNovember 6, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    One state I have never been to

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  45. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Even though it's not a 'real' castle, it's still beautiful! I'd love to see the inside. I've never been to RI, but it's on my bucket list :)

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  46. Celticlady's ReviewsNovember 6, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    I would love to go to Rhode Island...the furthest I have been was to upstate New York to Niagra Falls...thanks for sharing!

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  47. molliNovember 6, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    i LOVE rhode island, and it's the thing i miss most about being on the west coast now (i'm from ny, and now in oregon). waterfire is my single most favourite event, ever. i love it. there is so much history in rhode island, and theres so much variety within a short distance! definitely check out bristol's waterfront, the portugese fishing industry flavor is just amazing!

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  48. Katie HalversonNovember 6, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    I want to start visiting more places out east! this looks very pretty

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  49. Kelly ONovember 6, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    I have been to every state in the US, except for Rhode Island. It is on my short bucket list!!

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  50. UnknownNovember 6, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    We've only driven through and never stopped to visit... thanks for sharing.. I hope we can stop next time when we travel up that way :)

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  51. Amanda StanoNovember 7, 2014 at 12:54 AM

    Rhode Island is so small - I wonder if you can see it all in a weekend!

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  52. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    This looks like a beautiful area and would love to visit the castle some day.

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  53. Carrie BarronNovember 7, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    I've never been to the east coast. But I know there are awesome places in each state. I love looking at beautiful homes and would like to check out the "castle."

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  54. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    I've always wanted to visit Rhode Island, this only makes me want to visit it more. How beautiful!

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  55. JessicaNovember 7, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I'd love to visit Rhode Island one day! So beautiful!

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  56. Jenn HilesNovember 7, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    I really hope to visit Rhode Island someday and the neighboring states. Once my daughter is old enough, I'd love to see them all!

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  57. Anita DuvallNovember 7, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    We drove through Rhode Island but did not have enough time to stop and enjoy it. Thanks for this post!

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  58. sohamolinaNovember 7, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    I like how pretty it is.

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  59. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Looks Awesome!

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  60. wishponyNovember 7, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    looks great!

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  61. AnonymousNovember 7, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    Looks beautiful, never been there before.

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  62. Daniel JindraNovember 7, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Glad to add a beautiful U.S destination to my list of future travels. Breathtaking.

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  63. UnknownNovember 8, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    It would be really cool to visit all of the castles in the US!

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  64. curlyblu918November 8, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Rhode Island is on my list of places to visit, looks so beautiful!! Thanks for the article!!

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  65. Terri.November 8, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    I always loved Rhode Island. I always go to Providence. It's a beautiful city. I have not been in years...maybe next summer. Thank you for your wonderful post.

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  66. UnknownNovember 8, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway<3

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  67. RickyNovember 8, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Nice pictures, I'll have to visit sometime! ;D

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  68. OhioLoriNovember 8, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    Have never been to Rhoade Island...but would love to see!!! Awesome pic's you shared too!

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  69. sierraphantomNovember 8, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    That's pretty.

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  70. Jenn HilesNovember 8, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    I wish you had found castles there! I think it would be so neat to tour some. Other countries (England and Ireland for example) have the coolest castles!

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  71. UnknownNovember 8, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    I'm curious as to other fun things in RI as well... like local farmers markets or fairs or street vendors

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  72. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Rhode Island is on my bucket list of places to visit.

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  73. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 1:32 AM

    lol call me a fat kid but i want to go there because of all of the amazing food places ive seen on food network there.

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  74. Terri.November 9, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    I would love to see more of Rhode Island. It is such a beautiful state.

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  75. Sandra WattsNovember 9, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    I would love to go there sometime. Nice photos.

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  76. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    Whenever I think of Rhode Island, I only think of the movie Me, Myself and Irene with Jim Carrey.

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  77. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    I would love to visit Rhode Island some day. It looks beautiful! That might not be an official castle but it is a very impressive mansion! Great photos by the way!

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  78. Holly ThomasNovember 9, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    You have to admit it is a nice castle!

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  79. KattzzzNovember 9, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    I think Rhode Island may be the only state in America I have not visited. Now I know a little more about it.

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  80. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    I have always wanted to visit Rhode Island. I would definitely have to go see the castle:)

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  81. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    woud love to visit r.i. in the near future and site see...

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  82. TammigirlNovember 9, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    What an amazing house - I love the castle look. We should all get to live in a castle!

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  83. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    I have never been to Rhode Island before. I see pictures, and its so Beautiful there.

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  84. Christa BengtssonNovember 9, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Very Beautiful castle :) R.I. seems like a fun place to visit.

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  85. stephag90November 9, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Great post & that's a beautiful castle

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  86. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    ! I would love to visit all of the States someday! Its always fun visiting some place new

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  87. ElizabethNovember 9, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    I have never been fortunate enough to visit any of the New England States...Rhode Island is definitely one that I would love to explore! I still have a report that I wrote on Rhode Island many, many, many years ago=)

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  88. sohamolinaNovember 9, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I don't travel much outside of my state but it looks beautiful.

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  89. HeidiNovember 9, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    So much to see in the tiniest state. Thank you for sharing!

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  90. It's Me DeNovember 9, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    I would love to visit Rhode Island. it looks beautiful!

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  91. Brenda HainesNovember 9, 2014 at 2:42 PM

    That would be a great adventure for this Oregon gal :)

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  92. UnknownNovember 9, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    I would like to go to Rhode Island since it is one of the states I have yet to visit.

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  93. Kimberly SueNovember 9, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    I have never been to Rhode Island..even though I don't live that far away in PA...I would love to see the castle in person!!

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  94. jessicanjelaNovember 9, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    I would love to visit Rhode Island!

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  95. Ann LNovember 9, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    I rarely travel out of the city and would love to visit Rhode Island.

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  96. musiclover22November 9, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    that's beautiful. I rarely get to travel :(

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  97. molliNovember 9, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    i love rhode island, and waterfire is my favourite experience ever.

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  98. Patrick SiuNovember 9, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    What a beautiful place, id love to visit.

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  99. Ravyn Jazper-HawkeNovember 9, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    That mansion is amazing! I'd love to snoop around in there! :D

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  100. Amanda StanoNovember 9, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    I hope to visit someday - it looks beautiful!

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  101. Sue A.November 10, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    With regards to the so called "castle", my only thought is that maybe it was something they saw as a child. From a child's point of view it might have appeared as a magnificent castle.

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  102. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    Never been to Rhode Island, but would definitely love to! Looks lovely!

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  103. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    I would like to eventually get to go to Rhode Island. I have seen most states except for the New England area.

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  104. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    I never been to Rhode Island but my daughter live in Maryland for 4 year's.

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  105. burgerladyNovember 10, 2014 at 12:31 PM

    I've never been to Rhode Island but there must be some interesting things to see and do somewhere.

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  106. Jenn HilesNovember 10, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    I used to take fun road trips all the time. I really miss doing that. My friend and I would just hop in the car and off we would go to where ever we decided! It was so much fun.

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  107. wiggetNovember 10, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    i would have been disappointed in the lack of "castles" as well

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  108. sohamolinaNovember 10, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Such a beautiful location.

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  109. OhioLoriNovember 10, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Would love to tag along when you go back!! Know would be fun to explore such great places there! :)

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  110. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    Your post was very descriptive I really enjoyed it!

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  111. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 6:27 PM

    The location looks stunning

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  112. Robin ANovember 10, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Rhode Island looks like a beautiful place to visit might have to visit there next summer

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  113. UnknownNovember 10, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    It's beautiful but it's not what I had pictured for a castle, either.

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  114. Amanda StanoNovember 10, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Mega mansions, you say? I'd love to visit Rhode Island to see some mansions. We have some around here, but not like that!

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  115. https://www.facebook.com/lula.rugerNovember 10, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    so beautiful my sister was lucky enough to get married in a castle in scotland

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  116. stOOpidgErLNovember 10, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    Never been there but would love to visit someday.I have a cousin that lives there.

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  117. Sandra WattsNovember 10, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    Would love to visit there sometime. I'm in NY so not too far off.

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  118. DanieXNovember 11, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    so pretty

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  119. Jenn KittyNovember 11, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I have never been to Rhode Island, but have always wanted to visit. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!

    Jenn, x@jenn.nu
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