Everyone from Rhode Island knows that the people of the smallest state travel freely outside our state borders. The issue is not that we don’t have our own fantastic attractions in our own state, as Little Rhody is filled with gorgeous parks, beaches, and so much more! We’re simply working with less territory than everyone else and can drive across our whole state in less than an hour. We so often outsource our joy that there are many places we claim as our own and have completely forgotten that they’re actually located in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Here are 8 places that are perfect examples!
- Mystic Aquarium: Mystic, CT
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Facebook/Mystic Aquarium The entire town of Mystic is a place well known to Rhode Islanders! Found just over the border in Connecticut, Mystic is popular for its famous pizza place, its gorgeous seaport, and of course the aquarium found at 55 Coogan Boulevard.
- La Salette Shrine: Attleboro, MA
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Yelp/Diana N. The Shrine of Our Lady La Salette is a religious center year round, but is most famous for its stunning seasonal holiday light display. While Rhode Island has few options for fantastic public light displays, we’re lucky to have this amazing place just over the border at 947 Park Street in the town of Attleboro.
- Seekonk Grand Prix: Seekonk, MA
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Yelp/JLynn C. Found at 1098 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk, just moments from the Rhode Island border, is this family fun zone. Whether you’re visiting for the great arcade games, go karts, or their indoor obstacle course, this place is filled with fun!
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation: Sutton, MA
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Yelp/Sam C. Though Rhode Island has its own Purgatory Chasm, the overwhelming majority of the state has actually only ever heard of the one in Massachusetts. This state reserve is filled with elaborate rock formations, caves, and so much more. Find it at 198 Purgatory Road in Sutton Massachusetts.
- Museum of Science: Boston, MA
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Facebook/Museum of Science New England childhoods are simply incomplete without a field trip to the Museum of Science found at 1 Science Park in Boston. From dozens of unique exhibits, a butterfly room, and even musical stairs, this massive museum is filled with amazing interactive displays.
- Railway Cafe: Somerset, MA
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Facebook/Railyway Cafe This one-of-a-kind diner is found inside an old restored dining car. Add wonderful food and friendly service and you have the perfect combination for a very memorable experience. Find it at 938 Lees River Avenue in Somerset.
- Gilette Stadium: Boston, MA
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Facebook/Gilette Many people from bigger states don’t quite understand how Rhode Islanders can root so hard for teams based out of state and show up to Gilette in Boston game after game! The answer is simple if you watched this year’s super bowl.
- Fenway Park: Boston, MA
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Facebook/Fenwa While we’re on the topic of sports stadiums of Rhode Island’s favorite teams, Fenway is an obvious place to include! The Red Sox are definitely a team that the people of the smallest state claim as our own.
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The entire town of Mystic is a place well known to Rhode Islanders! Found just over the border in Connecticut, Mystic is popular for its famous pizza place, its gorgeous seaport, and of course the aquarium found at 55 Coogan Boulevard.
Yelp/Dan R.
Yelp/Diana N.
The Shrine of Our Lady La Salette is a religious center year round, but is most famous for its stunning seasonal holiday light display. While Rhode Island has few options for fantastic public light displays, we’re lucky to have this amazing place just over the border at 947 Park Street in the town of Attleboro.
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Yelp/JLynn C.
Found at 1098 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk, just moments from the Rhode Island border, is this family fun zone. Whether you’re visiting for the great arcade games, go karts, or their indoor obstacle course, this place is filled with fun!
Yelp/Sam C.
Yelp/Sam C.
Though Rhode Island has its own Purgatory Chasm, the overwhelming majority of the state has actually only ever heard of the one in Massachusetts. This state reserve is filled with elaborate rock formations, caves, and so much more. Find it at 198 Purgatory Road in Sutton Massachusetts.
Facebook/Museum of Science
Facebook/Museum of Science
New England childhoods are simply incomplete without a field trip to the Museum of Science found at 1 Science Park in Boston. From dozens of unique exhibits, a butterfly room, and even musical stairs, this massive museum is filled with amazing interactive displays.
Facebook/Railway Cafe
Facebook/Railyway Cafe
This one-of-a-kind diner is found inside an old restored dining car. Add wonderful food and friendly service and you have the perfect combination for a very memorable experience. Find it at 938 Lees River Avenue in Somerset.
Facebook/Gilette
Facebook/Gilette
Many people from bigger states don’t quite understand how Rhode Islanders can root so hard for teams based out of state and show up to Gilette in Boston game after game! The answer is simple if you watched this year’s super bowl.
Facebook/Fenway
Facebook/Fenwa
While we’re on the topic of sports stadiums of Rhode Island’s favorite teams, Fenway is an obvious place to include! The Red Sox are definitely a team that the people of the smallest state claim as our own.
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