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…
Must-see attractions in Providence
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One of the most prominent buildings on Benefit St, the Greek Revival Providence Athenaeum was designed by William Strickland and completed in 1838. This…
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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Industrial National Bank Building
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This well-designed, hands-on museum genuinely delights its intended guests, who can enter a giant kaleidoscope, do experiments with water fountains,…
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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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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…
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Providence's Rhode Island School of Design maintains several fine galleries. This one, the Sol Koffler Gallery, serves as the main exhibition space for…
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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…
