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Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island is booming with new attractions, programming, and culinary offerings. Today, visitors can take a gondola ride through downtown and, on select dates between June and October, enjoy the light of 100 bonfires as part of the WaterFires series. Plus, when you add in a burgeoning dining scene and rich New England history -- along with incredible art museums and galleries -- this underrated city seems tailor-made for a quick and fulfilling getaway.