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The Highlights of Providence (Rhode Island)

Providence brings together museums, historical buildings, and natural spaces. The city is home to Brown University, the white-domed Rhode Island State House, and the RISD Museum with its art collection. Roger Williams Park and Water Place offer relaxing areas. Federal Hill retains its Italian character while Benefit Street showcases colonial houses. The rivers host WaterFire and gondolas.

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

Providence, Rhode Island

Pomham Rocks Lighthouse

This lighthouse, built on a rocky island in 1871, guided ships on the Providence River with its light visible for 20 kilometers.

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University

Higher education institution founded in 1764, with eight buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States.

First Baptist Church in America

Providence, Rhode Island

First Baptist Church in America

Religious building constructed in 1775 in the College Hill neighborhood, this church represents the oldest Baptist congregation in the United States.

Rhode Island State House

Providence, Rhode Island

Rhode Island State House

Administrative building with a white marble dome, built between 1895 and 1904, housing the state parliament and governor.

RISD Museum

Providence, Rhode Island

RISD Museum

This museum associated with the university features over 100,000 art objects, from European paintings to contemporary American creations.

Roger Williams Zoo

Providence, Rhode Island

Roger Williams Zoo

A 40-acre zoo hosting over one hundred animal species, set in environments replicating their native habitats.

Providence Athenaeum

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Athenaeum

Established in 1836, this nonprofit library contains over 160,000 volumes in a Greek Revival style building.

Stephen Hopkins House

Providence, Rhode Island

Stephen Hopkins House

Residence built in 1707, former home of American Declaration of Independence signer Stephen Hopkins, furnished with 18th-century items.

Swan Point Cemetery

Providence, Rhode Island

Swan Point Cemetery

This rural cemetery established in 1846 spans 90 hectares with marble and granite funeral monuments. Tree-lined paths lead to the graves of local figures.

Providence Performing Arts Center

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Performing Arts Center

A 3100-seat performing arts venue built in 1928 in neoclassical style. Programs include opera, ballet, symphonic concerts, and musicals.

Roger Williams Park

Providence, Rhode Island

Roger Williams Park

A 174-hectare green space featuring a zoo, a natural history museum, a planetarium, botanical gardens, and walking paths.

Water Place Park

Providence, Rhode Island

Water Place Park

Public plaza with fountains and an outdoor amphitheater located along the Providence River. Pedestrian walkways line the banks.

Lippitt House Museum

Providence, Rhode Island

Lippitt House Museum

House built in 1865 showcasing Victorian-era architecture and furnishings. Visitors can explore restored interiors and historic gardens.

Johnson & Wales University

Providence, Rhode Island

Johnson & Wales University

Higher education institution specializing in culinary arts, hospitality, and management. The campus includes academic buildings and student residences.

Providence Children's Museum

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Children's Museum

Educational space with hands-on exhibits on science, art, and culture. Children participate in craft activities and demonstrations.

Providence Place Mall

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Place Mall

Three-level shopping center with retail stores, restaurants, and a multiplex cinema. The building is located near the Providence River.

Thayer Street

Providence, Rhode Island

Thayer Street

Street lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes in the university district, frequented by Brown University students.

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island

Rhode Island School of Design

Higher education institute specialized in visual arts, architecture, and design founded in 1877, located in the historic district.

Prospect Terrace

Providence, Rhode Island

Prospect Terrace

Public park located on a hill offering a panoramic view of downtown Providence and featuring a statue of Roger Williams.

Providence Flea

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Flea

Outdoor market featuring handmade goods, antiques, and vintage items organized every Sunday on South Water Street during the summer season.

Roger Williams National Memorial

Providence, Rhode Island

Roger Williams National Memorial

National memorial park created in 1965, encompassing 4.5 hectares of gardens and monuments dedicated to the founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams.

DePasquale Square

Providence, Rhode Island

DePasquale Square

Central square in the Italian neighborhood Federal Hill, surrounded by traditional restaurants and shops, with a fountain and public benches.

John Brown House Museum

Providence, Rhode Island

John Brown House Museum

House built in 1788 by merchant John Brown, transformed into a museum displaying furniture and objects from the 18th century.

Roger Williams Botanical Center

Providence, Rhode Island

Roger Williams Botanical Center

Botanical garden of 174 hectares including tropical greenhouses, an exhibition pavilion, theme gardens, and a children's zoo.

Providence River

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence River

This urban river, 13 kilometers long, winds through the downtown area and forms a network of interconnected canals and basins.

Avon Cinema

Providence, Rhode Island

Avon Cinema

Cinematic establishment founded in 1938 on Thayer Street, specializing in showing independent films and international productions.

Benefit Street

Providence, Rhode Island

Benefit Street

This residential street from the colonial era features wooden and brick houses built between 1780 and 1900, reflecting original architecture.

Museum of Natural History

Providence, Rhode Island

Museum of Natural History

Museum institution founded in 1896 exhibiting biological specimens, minerals, and fossils. The building also includes a modern planetarium.

Red Stripe Restaurant

Providence, Rhode Island

Red Stripe Restaurant

Restaurant offering a menu that combines French and American culinary traditions in a traditional brasserie setting.

Gondola Service

Providence, Rhode Island

Gondola Service

Transportation service using authentic gondolas imported from Venice along the Providence and Woonasquatucket Rivers, navigating under historic bridges.

WaterFire

Providence, Rhode Island

WaterFire

Installation created by artist Barnaby Evans featuring more than 80 lit braziers on the downtown rivers during night events.

Arcade Providence

Providence, Rhode Island

Arcade Providence

Historic shopping center constructed in 1828 in Greek style with granite columns and a glass canopy, transformed into a commercial and residential space.

Culinary Arts Museum

Providence, Rhode Island

Culinary Arts Museum

Educational center presenting the history of American cuisine through utensils, recipe books, and ancient kitchen equipment.

Federal Hill

Providence, Rhode Island

Federal Hill

The historic center of Providence's Italian community, featuring family groceries, Mediterranean restaurants, and local crafts boutiques.