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6 SEAFOOD STAPLES Get your fill of the sea all over the state.

14 AL FRESCO Dine alongside the water, on a rooftop overlooking the city or on a quaint patio.

17 GLOBAL EATS Travel around the world without leaving the state.

21 PLANT POWER Indulge in these local plant-based goods and vegan restaurants.

24 EAT UP! Satiate your cravings no matter the time of day.

38 FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINING With cozy settings and tasty menu items, these family-friendly spots will satisfy even the pickiest appetites.

40 COOL & CAFFEINATED Start the day with an energizing coffee, then end it with a sweet, creamy treat.

44 BREWERIES Here’ s a taste of what RI’ s breweries have to offer, from A to Z.

49 BARS, PUBS & SPEAKEASIES Our insider’ s guide to imbibing locally.

52 VINEYARDS There’ s no time like summer to tour some of the state’ s world-class vineyards and wineries.

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54 SHOP TILL YOU DROP We’ ve got you covered on where to find the state’ s best shopping.

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62 SUMMER HAPPENINGS Fun to-do’ s for every month of summer.

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83 FAMILY FUN It doesn’ t matter where you stay; there’ s a place for you and the fam to play in every region.

86 RHODE TOURS Whether you’ re a foodie or a history buff looking for a way to nerd-out, we’ ve got a tour for you.

88 RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES There are plenty of things to do in these parts once the sun shies away.

90 CALL OF THE WILD Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence has something for everyone.

92 TAKE IT OUTSIDE Get some fresh air and participate in one or all of these outdoor activities.

94 HEAD TO THE BEACH! With almost 400 miles of coastline, it’ s easy to understand why Rhode Island is called the Ocean State.

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60 FORGOT SOMETHING? The best local stores to hit up for those essential things you neglected to pack.

96 GET AROUND Explore every corner of the state with these modes of transportation.

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