Providence, State capital in Rhode Island, United States.
Providence extends along both sides of the Providence River, with its downtown area featuring historic buildings and modern commercial structures.
Roger Williams established Providence in 1636 as a settlement dedicated to religious freedom after his exile from Massachusetts Bay Colony.
The Rhode Island School of Design Museum contains 100,000 objects, including ancient Egyptian artifacts, French Impressionist paintings, and contemporary American art.
The Providence train station offers direct rail connections to Boston and New York City through Amtrak and MBTA commuter services.
WaterFire installations illuminate three rivers in downtown Providence with 100 floating basins containing wood-burning fires during summer and fall evenings.
Location: Providence County
Inception: 1636
Founders: Roger Williams
Elevation above the sea: 23 m
Address: Providence, RI, USA 2912 Providence
Website: https://providenceri.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.82399,-71.41283
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
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.
Rhode Island State House
789 m
111 Westminster Street
188 m
Providence Biltmore
67 m
Westminster Arcade
189 m
Roger Williams Park Zoo
3.8 km
Classical High School
977 m
Roger Williams Park
4.5 km
Rhode Island School of Design Museum (RISD Museum)
511 m
Providence Performing Arts Center
290 m
Trinity Repertory Company
410 m
Omni Providence Hotel
315 m
Providence Athenaeum
559 m
University Hall
735 m
Brown Stadium
2.5 km
Meehan Auditorium
1.4 km
John Brown House
820 m
Crook Point Bascule Bridge
2.2 km
Prospect Terrace Park
808 m
Textron Tower
330 m
Cranston Street Armory
1.6 km
Iway
1.3 km
John Carter Brown Library
831 m
India Point Park
1.8 km
North Burial Ground
2.1 km
Waterplace Park
435 m
Statue of Christopher Columbus
3.2 km
Roger Williams National Memorial
837 m
Pizzitola Sports Center
1.5 kmReviews
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