Providence, Rhode Island Visitors Guide
From its beginnings as a mecca for religious freedom to the bustling college town of today, Providence is a city of history meeting modern day activity. With its many student friendly  attractions, fine dining, coffee shops and more it is a great place to visit.
Things to Do Providence
Outdoor Attractions
Roger Williams National Memorial - A 4 1/2 acre city park which commemorates the city's founding father.
Roger Williams Park - Woodlands, waterways, and scenic areas make up this 430 acre park; adjacent is the zoo.
Roger Williams Park Zoo - With over 600 animals, a nature area, tropical buildings, exhibits of animals from all over the world, this is a great place to take a walk on the wild side.
Arcade - Built in 1835. The Arcade is America's first indoor shopping mall. It has over 30 specialty stores
and eateries.
Providence Children's Museum - Travel back in time through Rhode Island's history, explore the path of water from inland to sea, learn geometry and more at the interactive hands-on exhibits.
Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium - From anthropology to astronomy and Geology to Biology, as well as educational and performing arts this is the place. While there be sure to take some time to see the displays and planetarium.
Culinary Archives & Museum - Nicknamed the "Smithsonian of the Food Service Industry", here you will find over 200,000 items used in culinary art.
Historic Homes and Buildings of Providence
First Unitarian Church |
The Rhode Island State House |
Governor Stephen Hopkins House |
Provenience Athenaeum Library |
John Brown House |
Brown University |
John Hay Library |
Governor Henry Lippit House and Museum |
Old State |
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John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library |
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Federal Hill - With 47 Italian Restaurants, the historic Scialo Brothers bakery, Venda's Restaurant and store, impressive architecture and unique shops, you don't want to miss a thing as you stroll this attraction-filled avenue.
Independence Trail of Providence - Filled with four centuries of history, trolley tours and self-guided tours, spend a day learning about Rhode Island's past.
Perishable Theater - Spend an evening enjoying off beat plays, late night theater and performance art.
Providence Performing Arts Center - From Broadway productions to children's shows, you can find whatever you want here.
Photo Credits: Monument by Kok Leng Yeo, Capital by Jim Bowen |
