“Top 5 Mistakes Tourists Make in Rhode Island (Don’t Be That Traveler!)”

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00:00Think Rhode Island is just beaches and Newport?

00:03Think again.

00:04Before you book your trip,

00:05let's make sure you don't fall into the classic tourist traps

00:08and miss out on the ocean state's best-kept secrets.

00:11Rhode Island may be the smallest state,

00:13but what it lacks in size,

00:15it makes up for with personality,

00:17incredible culture,

00:19and a vibrant array of experiences.

00:22Too often, visitors only scratch the surface,

00:25sticking to the postcard-worthy spots everyone talks about.

00:28But you're not just any traveler.

00:31You want to see Rhode Island like a local.

00:33And today, you're about to learn how.

00:35Let's kick things off with the biggest travel blunder,

00:38making Newport your one and only destination.

00:42Newport's grandeur is legendary,

00:43with its dramatic mansions,

00:45bustling harbor, and cliffside vistas.

00:48But if you stop there, you're selling yourself short.

00:52Only visiting Newport is like skimming the headlines

00:54and bypassing the story.

00:56Head north to Providence,

00:57where the creative energy is palpable.

01:00Imagine art exhibitions,

01:02chic coffeehouses,

01:03and the aroma of world-class Italian fare

01:06welcoming you to Federal Hill.

01:08And don't miss the magic of Block Island.

01:11Just a short ferry ride away,

01:13this oasis is a world of windswept bluffs,

01:16rolling fields,

01:17and secluded beaches,

01:18where life slows down,

01:20and every corner feels like a hidden gem.

01:23Travel tip.

01:24Carve out a day to wander Providence's neighborhoods

01:27or coast over to Block Island

01:28for that under-the-radar escape.

01:31Next up,

01:32timing your Rhode Island adventure is everything.

01:35Many flock to the coast in July and August,

01:37and while the sun is shining,

01:39so are the prices.

01:41Crowds surge on weekends,

01:43hotel rates skyrocket,

01:44and parking nightmares

01:45become a rite of passage

01:47for unprepared travelers.

01:49But here's a secret.

01:50Autumn in Rhode Island

01:51is absolutely breathtaking.

01:54Late September to early October

01:56brings warm days,

01:57crisp nights,

01:58and a rainbow of foliage,

02:00all without the crush

02:01of peak season visitors.

02:03Picture yourself sipping cider

02:04in a historic town square,

02:06snapping photos under golden maples,

02:08or snagging deals

02:10on waterfront stays

02:11that summer tourists

02:12only dream about.

02:13Now, let's talk food,

02:15because overlooking

02:16Rhode Island's culinary scene

02:18is a rookie mistake.

02:19Sure, fresh seafood is everywhere,

02:22but the state's true flavors

02:23are quirky, local,

02:25and oh-so-delicious.

02:27Have you ever sipped on coffee milk,

02:29the sweet, creamy beverage

02:30that's Rhode Island's official drink?

02:33How about biting into a stuffy,

02:35a stuffed quahog

02:36packed with seasoned breadcrumbs

02:38and spices?

02:40Locals also swear

02:41by Dell's Lemonade,

02:43the ultimate frosty treat

02:44on a warm afternoon.

02:46And if it's late night,

02:48don't miss out on a hot wiener,

02:50a beloved regional spin

02:51on the classic hot dog,

02:53doused with meat sauce,

02:55mustard, onion,

02:56and celery salt.

02:58To really taste Rhode Island,

03:00dive into a mom-and-pop clam shack

03:02or corner bakery

03:03and order what you can't pronounce.

03:05Your taste buds will thank you,

03:07but a true Rhode Island adventure

03:08means planning for one

03:10unavoidable reality.

03:12Parking can be a nightmare,

03:13especially in Newport

03:15and downtown Providence.

03:17During summer,

03:18street parking is like

03:19finding a needle in a haystack.

03:21Meters fill by noon,

03:22and circling the block

03:23eats up precious travel time.

03:26Locals know to leave the car

03:27in a park-and-ride lot

03:29or use public transit.

03:31Try the convenient Providence Ferry

03:33or hop on the Ryup-T-A

03:35trolleys.

03:36Not only will you save money,

03:38you'll avoid the stress

03:39and maybe enjoy a scenic ride

03:41along the way.

03:42Last but not least,

03:44don't treat Rhode Island

03:45as a quick pit stop.

03:47Some see it as a drive-through state,

03:49but that's the ultimate mistake.

03:51Stay an extra night or two

03:52and discover why Rhode Islanders

03:54are fiercely proud of their home.

03:56Explore where the bays meet the sea.

03:58Tour historic mansions

04:00that transport you

04:01to the Gilded Age.

04:02Wander small towns like Wickford

04:04with their classic

04:05New England charm.

04:06And even set out

04:07on a lighthouse-hopping adventure

04:08along the rocky coastline.

04:10Remember,

04:11Rhode Island's tiny size

04:13hides gigantic experiences.

04:16Avoid these top mistakes,

04:17and you'll connect

04:18with the local culture.

04:20Savor the hidden flavors,

04:21and find your own secret beach.

04:23Hit that like button,

04:25share your own tips

04:26and questions below,

04:27and come along

04:28on more adventures

04:28to places that surprise

04:30and delight.

04:31Experience the real Rhode Island.

04:33You won't regret it.

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