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STATE BOARD OF TOURISM: Rhode Island State Board of Tourism, 7 Jackson Walkway, Providence, 02903, (401) 277-2601, Fax (401) 277-2102
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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS: Providence--State Capitol, walking tours, Roger Williams Park; Newport--ocean views, The Breakers (Vanderbilt mansion), Belcourt Castle, Rosecliff, Marble House, White Horse Tavern, Naval War College Museum, America's Cup Yacht Races; International Tennis Hall of Fame; Pawtucket--old restored mills and crafts exhibitions; Portsmouth--Green Animals topiary gardens; Block Island--beach, resort, fishing.
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AREA IN STATE PARKS: 9,000 acres
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VISITORS TO STATE PARKS: 6,338,000
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DOMESTIC TRAVEL SPENDING: $571,000,000