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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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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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- 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.
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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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Jun 23, 2023 · Here's my itinerary for how to spend one perfect day in Providence Rhode Island. In 24 hours, this Providence itinerary covers the must visit attractions, landmarks, charming neighborhoods, and museums in Providence. You'll discover all the best things to see, do, and eat in Providence.