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Discover 20 verified attractions in Providence, United States of America. This curated collection features family attractions, natural wonders, museums & galleries, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Roger Williams Park Zoo

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★★★★½ 4.6 (11,092 reviews)
📍 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
📞 (401) 785-3510
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lincoln Woods State Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (4,806 reviews)
📍 2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, USA
📞 (401) 723-7892
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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3 🎨 Museums & Galleries

RISD Museum

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★★★★½ 4.7 (2,266 reviews)
📍 20 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 454-6500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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4 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Providence Children's Museum

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,983 reviews)
📍 100 South St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 273-5437
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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5 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Waterplace Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,877 reviews)
📍 Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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6 🎪 Entertainment

Rooftop at the Providence G

★★★★ 4.3 (1,581 reviews)
📍 100 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
💰 $$
📞 (401) 632-4904
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
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7 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Prospect Terrace

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,407 reviews)
📍 60 Congdon St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
📞 (401) 785-9450
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,019 reviews)
📍 1 Floral Ave, Providence, RI 02905, USA
📞 (401) 680-7263
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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9 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Carousel Village

★★★★½ 4.6 (804 reviews)
📍 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
📞 (401) 785-3510
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
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10 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lippitt Memorial Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (701 reviews)
📍 1015 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
📞 (401) 680-5000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Attractions

1 places
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Roger Williams Park Zoo

★★★★½ 4.6 (11,092 reviews)
📍 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
📞 (401) 785-3510
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lincoln Woods State Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (4,806 reviews)
📍 2 Manchester Print Works Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, USA
📞 (401) 723-7892
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Waterplace Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,877 reviews)
📍 Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Prospect Terrace

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,407 reviews)
📍 60 Congdon St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
📞 (401) 785-9450
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,019 reviews)
📍 1 Floral Ave, Providence, RI 02905, USA
📞 (401) 680-7263
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Lippitt Memorial Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (701 reviews)
📍 1015 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
📞 (401) 680-5000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Roger Williams National Memorial

★★★★½ 4.6 (668 reviews)
📍 282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 521-7266
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Memorial Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (588 reviews)
📍 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Burnside Park

★★★★ 4.1 (533 reviews)
📍 40 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 680-7300
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

5 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

RISD Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (2,266 reviews)
📍 20 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 454-6500
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Providence Children's Museum

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,983 reviews)
📍 100 South St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 273-5437
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

The John Brown House Museum

★★★★½ 4.6 (172 reviews)
📍 52 Power St, Providence, RI 02906, USA
📞 (401) 273-7507
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

★★★★½ 4.5 (155 reviews)
📍 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
📞 (401) 680-7221
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Stephen Hopkins House

★★★★½ 4.7 (84 reviews)
📍 15 Hopkins St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎪

Entertainment

1 places
🎪 Entertainment

Rooftop at the Providence G

★★★★ 4.3 (1,581 reviews)
📍 100 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
💰 $$
📞 (401) 632-4904
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

4 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

Carousel Village

★★★★½ 4.6 (804 reviews)
📍 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907, USA
📞 (401) 785-3510
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

La Gondola Providence, Inc.

★★★★½ 4.9 (575 reviews)
📍 1 Citizens Plz, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 421-8877
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Experience Rhode Island Tours

★★★★½ 4.9 (464 reviews)
📍 1 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02908, USA
📞 (401) 886-0733
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Providence River Walk

★★★★½ 4.8 (141 reviews)
📍 US-44, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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🌆

Urban Exploration

1 places
🌆 Urban Exploration

The Providence Athenaeum

★★★★½ 4.8 (209 reviews)
📍 251 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
📞 (401) 421-6970
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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