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South County Like a Tourist

Out-of-towners flock here in the summer for a reason. This season, live it up like you're not a local.

Follow the tourists' lead and make the most out of summer in South County.

James Jones

Posted Monday, July 25, 2016 3:56 pm

By Erin Balsa

South County Like a Tourist: Visit the Historic Sites

From museums to castles to lighthouses, tiny Rhode Island boasts a profusion of historic landmarks – one of the highest concentrations in the country, in fact

South County Like A Tourist: Sail Away to Block Island

This bucolic yet bustling summer retreat, located just 13 miles south of the mainland coast, is a shoo-in for the title of Happiest Place on Earth

South County Like a Tourist: Feed Your Inner Foodie

While Paris and New York City might be renowned as dining epicenters, Rhode Island can certainly hold its own when it comes to serving up dishes to die for

South County Like a Tourist: Be a Kid Again

From playgrounds to parks to pirate adventures, you won’t fall short on family-friendly fun this summer

South County Like a Tourist: Get on the Water

With a nickname like the Ocean State, swimming and boating are just what you do here

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