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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Providence,_Rhode_IslandProvidence, Rhode Island - Wikipedia

    Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. The county seat of Providence County, it is one of the oldest cities in New England, [7] founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a Reformed Baptist theologian and religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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  3. www.visitrhodeisland.com › plan › regionsProvidence, RI | Attractions, Things to Do & Events - Visit Rhode...

    Providence, Rhode Island. “Best city for foodies,” “No. 4 quirkiest city in America,” “No. 3 favorite U.S. city…” the awards for our capital city are countless. Providence combines the friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city.

  4. www.goprovidence.comVisit Providence RI | Find Hotels, Restaurants & Things to Do

    Providence, Rhode Island. Providence, known as The Creative Capital, combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. With a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, a renowned restaurant scene, and so many things to do, Providence is the ...

  5. travel.usnews.com › Providence_RI › Things_To_Do17 Best Things to Do in Providence | U.S. News Travel

    • 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND. Since 1995, the WaterFire sculpture by Barnaby Evans has illuminated downtown Providence's rivers. Small bonfires are set alight in iron braziers in the middle of the Woonasquatucket, Moshassuck and Providence rivers.
    • 0.9 miles to city center. Address: Federal Hill. Free, Neighborhood/Area. TYPE. 1 to 2 hours. TIME TO SPEND.
    • 0.2 miles to city center. Address: 224 Benefit Street. Museums. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
    • Address: 251 Benefit Street. Free, Sightseeing. TYPE. Less than 1 hour. TIME TO SPEND. If you travel to Providence with a bibliophile, be warned: you'll be fighting tooth and nail to get them out of the Providence Athenaeum.

  6. www.britannica.com › place › Providence-Rhode-IslandProvidence | History, Culture & Attractions | Britannica

    Apr 24, 2024 · Providence, city, capital of Rhode Island, U.S. It lies in Providence county at the head of Narragansett Bay on the Providence River. A seaport and an industrial and commercial centre, it is the focus of a metropolitan area that includes Pawtucket, East Providence, Central Falls, Cranston, Warwick, and Woonsocket.

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  7. www.thegeographicalcure.com › post › providence-itineraryWhat To Do In Providence: Perfect One Day In Providence Itinerary

    Jun 23, 2023 · Providence is a historic city, one of the oldest in the United States. The capital of Rhode Island is located in the northeast part of the state. Providence was founded in 1636 by the renegade preacher Roger Williams. Williams was forced to flee the Massachusetts Bay Colony due to religious persecution.

  8. www.lonelyplanet.com › usa › new-englandProvidence travel - Lonely Planet | Rhode Island, USA, North...

    Waterplace Park. Providence. The landscaped cobblestone paths of the Providence Riverwalk lead along the Woonasquatucket River to Waterplace Park’s central pool and fountain,… View more attractions. 02 / Articles. Latest stories from Providence.