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January 25, 2008

Be a tourist in your own state

There’s no place like home. That’s what Governor Carcieri and his wife, Sue Carcieri, are saying as they prepare for Tour Rhode Island.

The event is a one-day chance for residents to see what it is that brings millions of visitors to Rhode Island every year.

For one day – Saturday, May 3 – there will be 24 tours running through the state, from open spaces to museums and galleries.

More details about the tours will be released at a conference at 2 p.m. today in the State House.

The Carcieris will be joined by Saul Kaplan, director for the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, David DePetrillo, director of the Rhode Island Tourism Division, and other tourism industry heads.

Andrew Schiff, the executive director of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will also be on hand. Throughout the day, “local tourists” will be asked to donate food for the Food Bank.

Tickets are $30 for all admissions, transportation and lunch. The only place to buy tickets will be to call AAA Southern New England at (877)-874-7845.

A portion of the proceeds will go to Tourism Cares, an industry organization that donates to charities and works to preserve historic sites.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 10:14 AM | Permalink

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