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Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Botanical garden
👍👍 I shot a wedding here this fall and it was STUNNING. This place has moved to the top of my venue list. The greenhouse is kept up year round which meant that the wedding in October was still lush and felt summery. The fountains and sculptures are all beautiful and romantic. The layout was perfect - i...
4.70 (850 reviews)
(~2.49 km from centre)
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
Zoo
This 40-acre landmark includes a petting zoo, a wetlands trail & a zipline, plus a vintage carousel.
4.60 (10.2K reviews)
(~2.17 km from centre)
3
Far Shot Providence (Bar / Axe Throwing /Knife Throwing)
Bar
👍👍 Far Shot brings a broader set of enjoyable offerings to the Axe Throwing field. Adding the knife options broadens the selection to Knives, Shuriken, and Batarangs of different sizes. The Projection lane also really opens up a variety of games to keep each round different and fun. Hunter is an imp...
4.90 (226 reviews)
(~4.83 km from centre)
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Providence Children's Museum
Children's museum
Hands-on creative learning environment with active programs & a focus on play for young children.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
(~4.69 km from centre)
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Pawtuxet Park
Park
👍👍 This park is very clean and quiet, despite being close to the road. It has several benches and picnic tables to use, a "Little Library" set up with a small variety of books to choose from, and a playground area with two swings and a slide. I sometimes take my lunch there to eat by the water and watc...
4.70 (476 reviews)
(~4.34 km from centre)
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Carousel Village
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Came for the food trucks event and it was stellar! Kids had a great time, there was amazing food, and all in a gorgeous setting that can take one's breathe away! Coupled with the carousel and the playground, this had something for everyone of all ages!
4.60 (751 reviews)
(~1.88 km from centre)
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Temple to Music
City park
👍👍 Beautiful location, especially in the fall with the colors changing around it. Acoustics inside it are pretty great for if you need a musician to be playing while you propose.
4.70 (319 reviews)
(~1.93 km from centre)
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Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul
Catholic cathedral
👍👍 The Cathedral is absolutely beautiful. Breathtaking architecture has been maintained and restored throughout the years, and the structure is truly an architectural marvel for anyone of any denomination to appreciate. The ornate design is paralleled only by the acoustics which lend to a truly magical...
4.70 (291 reviews)
(~4.72 km from centre)
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Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy
Hiking area
Wildlife habitat with a forest, fields & meadows, plus a skate park, pool & playing fields.
4.50 (670 reviews)
(~4.14 km from centre)
12
Dexter Training Ground
Park
👍👍 Pretty good compared to other playgrounds in Providence. Clean and big for kids 2-12.
4.40 (428 reviews)
(~3.9 km from centre)
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Church of the Holy Ghost
Catholic church
👍👍 Beautiful church, with wonderful service. Located on atwells avenue Providence RI
4.80 (106 reviews)
(~4.93 km from centre)
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Merino Park
Park
👍👍 I adore this place. These are picture over the years over visiting the park. The park sometimes have soccer events during the weekends- Food trucks and music here and there. A small adult gym in the back and the bike trail follows through this park, as well as a skate park!. It's always beautiful in...
4.30 (355 reviews)
(~4.79 km from centre)
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Cranston Street Armory
Historical place
👍👍 Prospect Terrace Park is a park located on Congdon Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The park was founded in 1869, on land that was given to the city by residents of the neighborhood. The park is known as "The Jewel of the City" for its dramatic elevated view of Pr...
4.40 (145 reviews)
(~3.71 km from centre)
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Gaspee Days Committee
Association or organization
👍 Check the weather, park EARLY if you want any parking and bring food/ drink. Not many rides and all suited for much younger participants.
The vendors line both sides of the road which makes quarters VERY tight for the people walking especially when people stop to shop.
I do NOT recommend bringing...
4.50 (105 reviews)
(~4.43 km from centre)
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Donigian Park
Park
👍👍 Great place for family fun ☺️
4.30 (174 reviews)
(~4.86 km from centre)