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Observation Tower

Observation Tower is a scenic viewpoint in , . Observation Tower is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near the reservoir .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Paradise School and Clambake Club of Newport.

Historic building
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The is an historic school building at Paradise Avenue and Prospect Street in Middletown, Rhode Island. It is situated on farm land which historically belonged to the Whitman family for generations, and was donated by the family to the town of Middletown. is situated 2 miles northwest of Observation Tower.

Historic building
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The is a historic private club at 353 Tuckerman Avenue in . is situated 1½ miles west of Observation Tower.

Church
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St. Columba's Chapel in Middletown, , is a parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island of the Episcopal Church. The church is located at 55 Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown, . is situated 2 miles north of Observation Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newport and Little Compton.

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is a beautiful seaside city in that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000, this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

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is a rural farming town in in southeastern . It includes the villages of Adamsville and Sakonnet. It is between the Sakonnet River on its west and and the West Branch of the Westport River to the east.

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lies south of Portsmouth and north of Newport, Rhode Island. This geographical location is what gave this town its name. was founded in 1743 when unjust taxation and a growing population caused freeholders in Newport to petition for independence.

Observation Tower

Latitude
41.4794° or 41° 28′ 46″ north
Longitude
-71.24162° or 71° 14′ 30″ west
Open location code
87HCFQH5+Q9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2381338812
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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