Must-see attractions in Providence

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    Rhode Island State House

    Providence

    Designed by McKim, Mead and White in 1904, the Rhode Island State House rises above the Providence skyline, easily visible from miles around. Modeled in…

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    Providence Athenaeum

    Providence

    One of the most prominent buildings on Benefit St, the Greek Revival Providence Athenaeum was designed by William Strickland and completed in 1838. This…

  • Benefit Street

    Providence

    Immediately east of Providence's downtown, you'll find College Hill, where you can see the city's Colonial history reflected in the 18th-century houses…

  • RISD Museum of Art

    Providence

    Wonderfully eclectic, the Rhode Island School of Design's art museum showcases everything from ancient Greek art to 20th-century American paintings and…

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    Rhode Island School of Design

    Providence

    Perhaps the top art school in the USA, RISD's imprint on Providence is easily felt, with students' creativity extending across the cityscape. Open to the…

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    Roger Williams Park

    Providence

    In 1871 Betsey Williams, great-great-great-granddaughter of the founder of Providence, donated her farm to the city as a public park. Today this 430-acre…

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    Brown University

    Providence

    Dominating the crest of the College Hill neighborhood on the East Side, Brown University's campus exudes Ivy League charm. University Hall, a 1770 brick…

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    Waterplace Park

    Providence

    The landscaped cobblestone paths of the Providence Riverwalk lead along the Woonasquatucket River to Waterplace Park’s central pool and fountain,…

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    Prospect Terrace Park

    Providence

    A great spot from which to get an overview of Providence is this elevated, compact green space known as Prospect Terrace Park. In warm weather, you’ll…

  • Industrial National Bank Building

    Providence

    Providence's landmark art-deco skyscraper has had many monikers over the years, from the Industrial Trust Building to the Bank of America Building and…

  • Planetarium and Museum of Natural History

    Providence

    In the midst of the 430-acre Roger Williams Park, this compact Natural History Museum boasts a diverse range of Earth-themed exhibits and a planetarium…

  • John Brown House Museum

    Providence

    The ruddy-brick John Brown House, built in 1786 atop College Hill, now houses yet another impressive Rhode Island local history museum. This one is…

  • Culinary Arts Museum

    Providence

    Johnson & Wales University's oddity of a museum displays about 300,000 objects connected in some way to the culinary arts. Ogle a cookbook collection…

  • Stephen Hopkins House

    Providence

    On Providence's Benefit St, the 1708 Stephen Hopkins House, named for the 10-time governor and Declaration of Independence signer, was rescued in the…

  • Providence Children's Museum

    Providence

    This well-designed, hands-on museum genuinely delights its intended guests, who can enter a giant kaleidoscope, do experiments with water fountains,…

  • Sol Koffler Gallery

    Providence

    Providence's Rhode Island School of Design maintains several fine galleries. This one, the Sol Koffler Gallery, serves as the main exhibition space for…

  • Roger Williams Park Zoo

    Providence

    The main attraction of Roger Williams Park is this zoo, which is home to more than 600 animals (including polar bears, giraffes and lemurs) and performs…

  • Providence City Hall

    Providence

    Providence's working beaux-arts City Hall makes an imposing centerpiece to Kennedy Plaza. Visitors are free to enter the building and wander its hallways,…

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