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Visit Rhode Island Providence Warwick

Attractions

Providence/Warwick attractions reveal the the area's natural and social history

Providence offers great things to do, food, visual and performing arts, and culture. WaterFire lights the three rivers of downtown with gondolas transporting fire-goers. The Roger Williams Park Zoo is open year-round, as are the Botanical Gardens, with beautiful, seasonal plantings, and a waterfall. There’s ice skating in the heart of the city and one of the finest surviving examples of hand-carved carousels in the country built in 1900 is on hand. The city and environs is home to stylish boutique hotels.

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  • Providence, RI

    Go Providence

    Providence - The Creative Capital

    Providence, RI is known for its vibrant culinary, and arts and culture scenes. The RISD Museum is home to nearly 100,000 works of art ranging from the ancient to the avant-garde. Theater lovers will want to see a show at the beautifully gilded Providence Performing Arts Center or at the Tony Award-winning Trinity Rep. One of the city's most popular events, WaterFire, is a multisensory art installation highlighted by a series of bonfires installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence. You can even glide along the rivers in an authentic Venetian gondola. Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village has delighted generations of visitors, and The BankNewport City Center boasts ice skating in the heart of downtown. For more things to do in Providence, RI, visit GoProvidence.com.
    1 Sabin Street 401-751-1177
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  • Providence/Newport, RI

    Rhode Island Red Food Tours

    Rhode Island Red Food Tours is one of the state’s most flavorful attractions. We offer visitors a chance to taste Rhode Island’s food culture while exploring its history and neighborhoods.

    Our guided walking tours highlight the culinary icons that define the Ocean State, from fresh seafood and local farms to unique drinks and regional specialties. Along the way, guests discover fascinating architecture, hidden alleys, and cultural landmarks. Whether exploring Providence’s creative capital vibe or Newport’s coastal charm, Rhode Island Red Food Tours combines sightseeing and eating into one unforgettable attraction that captures the heart of Rhode Island. Not to be missed!
    Tours offered in Providence & Newport 401-684-1110
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  • Riverside, RI

    Crescent Park Carousel

    The Crescent Park Carousel, one of the finest surviving examples of hand-carved carousels in the country, was built just prior to 1900 by Charles I. D. Looff as a display model. Open Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 7 pm. Easter weekend and Memorial Day weekend and from June through Labor Day. After Labor Day through Columbus Day, open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8 pm. Wheelchair accessible.
    Crescent Park, 700 Bullocks Point Avenue 401-435-7518