Providence Athenaeum es una de las bibliotecas mantenidas por sus miembros más viejas de todo el país, y sirve como tal desde 1753 (aunque el edificio que ven hoy en día fue construido en 1838). Según dice el rumor del siglo XIX, el poeta Edgar Allan Poe cortejó a Sarah Whitman entre las estanterías de este edificio de estilo neogriego. Algunas de las colecciones incluyen documentos y libros de la Biblioteca de Providence original, ediciones únicas de autores estadounidenses como Louisa May Alcott y Herman Melville, además de la colección Robert Burns, que cuenta con más de 400 objetos. En la actualidad, Athenaeum organiza eventos todo el año, siempre con el ojo puesto en la educación para grandes y chicos.
Este jardín invernadero es el hogar de cientos de especies y es el más grande de su tipo en Nueva Inglaterra. El jardín botánico se encuentra dentro del inmenso Parque Roger Williams, llamado así en honor a uno de los fundadores del estado. El parque está rodeado de follaje, y con los lagos Edgewood y Cunliff como telón de fondo, toda visita al invernadero es algo bellísimo. El centro ofrece recorridos guiados por docentes experimentados, pero es necesario hacer reservaciones con por lo menos cuatro semanas de anticipación, y durante el verano, el centro organiza excursiones para escuelas primarias y otros eventos para adultos.
Providence tiene mucho por lo que alardear, desde clubes nocturnos de gran importancia y salones de baile de la vieja escuela, hasta cines retro y espacios para eventos únicos. El Teatro Columbus encaja perfectamente en esa lista. Su gran auditorio principal tiene capacidad para unos 800 espectadores. También cuenta con 650 asientos para la osquesta y otros 150 en el balcón. Cada asiento ofrece una vista fabulosa del escenario, así que no se perderán ni un solo detalle, y la acústica es simplemente impresionante. La segunda sala, llamada Cinematheque, es más íntima y solamente tiene 200 asientos.
Desde Main Street en la parte norte de College Hill hasta Alves Way en el barrio de Fox Point, esta calle que también es llamada "la milla de la historia", es verdaderamente eso. De hecho, la calle Benefit ha sido un catalizador en la historia de la ciudad y del estado. En el camino, los visitantes podrán observar muchas casas victorianas y coloniales, así como también el campus de la Universidad Brown y de la Escuela de Diseño de Rhode Island. La calle está repleta de otras atracciones históricas, como el Providence Athenaeum, la Primera Iglesia Baptista de los Estados Unidos (literalmente) y las anacrónicas Casas de John Brown y Nightingale. Si elijen recorrer la zona solos, la Sociedad de Preservación de Providence ofrece panfletos gratuitos que los ayudarán a sacar el mayor provecho de este espacio.
Popular throughout the state for its fine brews, Foolproof Brewing Company infuses the spirit of Pawtucket into its brews. A brewery that's constantly evolving to suit the preference of the modern beer drinker, the brews produced here are meticulously crafted to offer a one-of-a-kind experience that you won't forget. Open just two days a week, the taproom is a sight of absolute excitement. Customers can sample up to three beers, before purchasing a bottle or two of their choice. Tours of the brewery are conducted every Saturday, wherein customers are given a in-depth account of the philosophy and functioning of the site.
The Norman Bird Sanctuary is the perfect venue in Newport for bird watching, hiking and family outings. Located just beyond Newport's Third Beach, the park blends ponds and woodlands with ocean breezes and sandy terrain. Trail maps and public restrooms are available at the entrance to the park, along with ample parking spaces. There are over seven miles of trails, allowing visitors to bird watch from designated posts or enjoy views of the sea from the rocks and hills.
Discover the type and style architecture that was followed in the 17th Century by visiting the Clemence–Irons House. The house was built in the year 1691 by Richard Clemence and passed on to a number of owners before finally coming under the ownership of the Historic New England Society. The house was restored to its original stone structure in order to make the public understand about stone houses in an earlier century and was listed on the U.S National Register of Historic Places in the year 1973.
Built in 1884, Memorial Hall at Milford, Massachusetts is a tribute to the Civil War. Using Milford granite and Longmeadow brownstone as materials for constructions, it gives it an aesthetic and exclusive feel to the entire building. There is a bronze plaque in the front end of the building that has the Lincoln's Gettysburg Address inscribed on it. Restorations were carried out in the beginning of the 21st Century to revive its look that had mellowed down since its construction. Now it is used as a museum and got listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Barrington Preservation Society was inaugurated in 1885 and aims at portraying the history of the town of Barrington. They collect, organize and present documents, collectibles and other data which portrays the rich history and culture of the town. The museum has on display various photographs and official documents dating back to as far 1700's which describes the life and development the town underwent over the ages.
Clouds Hill; located in Warwick, RI was built in the year 1877 and is one of the last existing large scale residential buildings built during the 18th century. The house shows prominent Gothic Revival architecture and has Egyptian themed rooms and Victorian Era designs. Currently the house has been converted into a historic house museum in 2004 and was registered under the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
The Main Green on the campus of Brown University in Providence is a popular hangout place for students when the weather is fine. The Green is one of the many greens on the sprawling campus. Main Greens is used for university events like convocations, parades and festivals. It is also available for use, to host social events. But be warned, if the weather is fine you are sure to have abundant ambient noise provided by the students around the place.
As far as history speaks, the Lafayette-Durfee House was built prior to 1750, and it changed location to the new spot at Cherry Street. The land which the house was originally situated on, was mortgaged by Thomas Durfee, the owner of the property for financing the American Revolution. Thomas' son, Joseph served with Marquis de Lafayette as a colonel at many times. The Durfee family hosted Lafayette during summers and on many occasions. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.