Boston Logan International Airport 56 min
Roger Williams National Memorial (4 min) In honor of Providence's founder, this memorial park features a visitor center with free exhibits. WaterFire (6 min) Sculpture created in 1994 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of First Night Providence. The John Brown House Museum (6 min) Museum features social & cultural history of early America told through guided & audio tours. Roger Williams Park Botanical Center (11 min) Waterplace Park (5 min) A site for art installations & concerts, this riverside locale also adjoins downtown walking paths. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium (10 min) Museum & planetarium with a vast array of archaeological artifacts offers family & school programs. The Providence Athenaeum (6 min) An 1838 Greek Revival building houses this historic lending library with rare books & local artwork. Roger Williams Park Zoo (11 min) Popular park with both attractions & green space filled with ponds, a rose garden, & public statues. Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark (11 min) Industrial Revolution museum in a 1793 textile mill, with artifacts, crafts exhibits & guided tours. RISD Museum (6 min) Design-school affiliate showcasing masterworks of fine art & many other holdings in 5 buildings. Providence Children's Museum (8 min) Hands-on creative learning environment with active programs & a focus on play for young children. Prospect Terrace (6 min) Small, hilltop park has a monument to Roger Williams & choice views of the city skyline at dusk. India Point Park (9 min) Rolling hills, soccer fields & water views in this small green space accessible by pedestrian walk. Lincoln Woods State Park (17 min) Family-friendly park with a beach for swimming, fishing & kayaking plus trails for biking & horses. Twin River Casino Hotel (12 min) Slot machines, classic table games & upscale restaurants draw crowds to this lively gambling center. |