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Providence Rhode Island - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Providence are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Pawtucket
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Population: 72,958
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Unassuming Pawtucket is where Samuel Slater developed a cotton-manufacturing mill here which ran on water power and kick started the Industrial Revolution in the US. The Old Slater Mill is still in operation and is now a tourist draw to the area. Formal tours of the valley are available by boat and motor coach. Scenic auto routes also exist for viewing the radiant fall foliage. Cultural activities are plentiful. The Pawtucket Community Players and the Sandra-Feinstein-Gamm Theatre maintain a theatrical pulse in Pawtucket. The All Children’s Theatre Ensemble is also fun to see. |
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Warwick
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Population: 85,808
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Warwick, the second largest town in Rhode Island, is composed of 30 separate villages each with a distinctive personality. The community is centrally located and surrounded by 39 miles of shoreline, giving it an edge on both business and tourism. Peering out over the beautiful Narragansett Bay, Warwick has a bit of brine in its blood. Four of its parks are salt-water beaches. Along with the usual beach activities, City Park offers hiking, biking and softball. Finding something to sink the teeth into is easy. Restaurants are almost as prevalent as retail stores. |
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Woonsocket
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Population: 43,224
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An influx French Canadians from Quebec, has madeWoonsocket an interesting town with a French-Canadian influence, most noticeable of which is a modified French language spoken among the residents. Woonsocket is crispy clean with a spirited lifestyle. Access to the river opens up a wide range of recreational opportunities. River fishing is a great pastime here for young and old alike. Walking, jogging and cycling along the river path provides a relaxing reprieve from the comings and goings of the town. Canoeing and kayaking is also quite popular. |
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