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| Entering South County, East
Greenwich and North Kingstown's green open spaces calms the weary traveler. |
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Stunning
coastline is the outstanding feature of South County's most northern point, East
Greenwich. The town boasts exquisite shops filled with special items for every occasion. |
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Traveling south on Rte. 1A,
Gilbert Stuart's Birthplace and Museum envelopes the traveler in history and the beauty of
its surroundings. The home of the portraitist of George Washington on the US one dollar
bill, his family's snuff mill and fascinating fish ladders are spectacular in the spring. |
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Smith's Castle's
gardens beckon, and special events featuring strawberries to staple johnnycakes greet
visitors following in the footsteps of Roger Williams, Rhode Island's founding father. |
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| North Kingstown's Wickford Village, home
of the prestigious Wickford Art Show, draws thousands annually. The historic town of
Wickford throws open its doors to show off unique items in the comforting surroundings of
a tiny New England seaport town. |
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Casey Farm,
scene of a skirmish in the American Revolution, overlooks one of the most scenic areas in
Rhode Island. Fresh produce from organic gardens preserve the farm's unique place in
history. Restacking stone walls is also a passion of Casey Farm. |
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