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Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The county seat of Providence County, it is one of the oldest cities in New England, [7] founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a Reformed Baptist theologian and religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
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- 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. Since 1995, the WaterFire sculpture by Barnaby Evans has illuminated downtown Providence's rivers. Small bonfires are set alight in iron braziers in the middle of the Woonasquatucket, Moshassuck and Providence rivers.
- 0.9 miles to city center. Address: Federal Hill. Free, Neighborhood/Area. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
- 0.2 miles to city center. Address: 224 Benefit Street. Museums. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: 251 Benefit Street. Free, Sightseeing. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND. If you travel to Providence with a bibliophile, be warned: you'll be fighting tooth and nail to get them out of the Providence Athenaeum.
Providence, Rhode Island. “Best city for foodies,” “No. 4 quirkiest city in America,” “No. 3 favorite U.S. city…” the awards for our capital city are countless. Providence combines the friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city.
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Apr 24, 2024 · Providence, city, capital of Rhode Island, U.S. It lies in Providence county at the head of Narragansett Bay on the Providence River. A seaport and an industrial and commercial centre, it is the focus of a metropolitan area that includes Pawtucket, East Providence, Central Falls, Cranston, Warwick, and Woonsocket.
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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art; Historic Federal Hill; Rhode Island State House; Water Place Park; See all attractions in Providence on Tripadvisor
- What are the top attractions to visit in Providence?The top attractions to visit in Providence are: Roger Williams Park Zoo Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art Historic Federal Hill Rhode Isl...
- What are the best outdoor activities in Providence?The best outdoor activities in Providence according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Roger Williams Park Zoo Roger Williams Park Swan Point Cemetery...
- What are the most popular things to do in Providence with children?The most popular things to do in Providence with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Providence Performing Arts CenterRhode Island Sta...
The official Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island CVB and tourism resource for vacation planning, hotels, restaurants, events, meeting facilities, and more.
Providence is the state capital and largest city in Rhode Island, as well as the third largest city in New England. It used to be an industrial bastion of organized crime, but Providence's Renaissance has created new parks and attractions and brought emphasis back to its historic roots.
