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Too bad Newport is not the major city and state capital. Providence is too close to Massachusetts with its sprawl spilling over the state line. It seems more of a suburb of Boston. Newport is definitely more beautiful than Providence.
Newport Beach is much better though because of it's proximity to L.A. and the amenities the big city (outside of New York) offers. SoCal beaches are definitely the most scenic in the United States. Still can't beat the Pacific and the cool beach weather.
both are very different ..both are great places, but my vote is for Newport RI ... love the rocky coast and sandy beaches .. and the water gets into the 70s
Newport was once the capital on a rotating basis. In 1776, Rhode Island embarked on a lively experiment, rotating its capital between five counties: Providence, Newport, East Greenwich, South Kingstown and Bristol.
Around 1853 the state legislature stopped meeting in the Kent, Washington and Bristol counties and alternated between Providence and Newport. Providence grew and Newport declined, and in 1900 the government finally settled for Providence.
I'd live in Newport but Newport Beach is way more fun.
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