The Rhode Island Visitor's Guide has gathered the essential travel information you will need to help you plan your next trip around the state. The guide includes outdoor activities, regional foods, beaches, local attractions, events, and state history.
The Rhode Island Historical Society, found in 1822, holds the largest and most important historical collections relating to Rhode Island, as well as four museums and historical landmarks throughout Providence. They offer a variety of educational programs, including workshops, lectures, films, and walking tours of Providence.
The Providence Athenæum is an independent, member-supported library located on Providence’s historic Benefit Street. Their mission is to enrich the mind, inspire the spirit, and elevate the public discourse. The library invites visitors to tour the building, explore the history, engage with collections, and participate in library programs.
Providence Restaurant Week happens annually every summer. Participating area restaurants will feature deals and specials for lunch and dinner, with some offering prix fixe menus.
Newport, Rhode Island, located about 45 minutes south of Providence, is a harbor city that features many beaches, as well as classic Colonial architecture and charming New England landscapes. Discover Newport's visitor information center to plan your trip to the coastal city and consider taking the Providence-Newport ferry.
Roger Williams Park is a 435-acre urban park located at the south end of Providence and contains a Botanical Center, a Carousel, the Hasbro Boundless Playground, and the Rogers Williams Zoo. The Roger Williams Zoo is home to over 100 rare and fascinating species from around the world and holds nationally-recognized events as well as award-winning educational programs.
RI Farm Fresh is a Providence non-profit whose mission is to grow a local food system that values the environment, health, and quality of life of the farmers and eaters in the region. They host many programs throughout the year, including Farmer's Markets and culinary education courses.
Gallery Night Providence happens on the evening of the Third Thursday of every month, March through November. It is a night of free access to some of Providence's galleries, museums, and creative spaces who open their doors to the public.
WaterFire Providence is a nonprofit arts organization whose mission is to inspire Providence and its visitors by revitalizing the urban experience, fostering community engagement and creatively transforming the city by presenting WaterFire. The award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans centers around a series of nearly 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown.