Providence is famous for its beautifully preserved historic architecture throughout the city, with more buildings on the National Historic Register than anywhere else. Historic sites, wonderful museums and theatres compliment the current Renaissance Providence is experiencing, which has brought a new mall, Riverwalk, outdoor skating center, convention center, hotels, and so much more. The Providence renaissance has received national acclaim as, amazingly, new developments have fit right in with the historic character of the city.
Audubon Society Of Rhode Island (Environmental Education Center) http://www.asri.org 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 401-245-7500 The Audubon Environmental Education Center is a state-of-the art natural history museum and aquarium that puts fun and excitement into experiencing nature. Inside, explore interactive exhibits featuring local habitats. Outside, walking trails lead you through the 28-acre McIntosh Wildlife Refuge along a 1/4 mile boardwalk to Narragansett Bay. Guided group tours and facility rentals are available.
Battleship Massachusetts http://www.battleshipcove.org Battleship Cove, Fall River 508-678-1100 Visit the world's largest collection of historic Naval ships: Battleship Massachusetts, Destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 and 796, and Soviet-built Missile Corvette Hiddensee.
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor http://www.nps.gov/blac One Depot Square, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 401-762-0440 The American Industrial Revolution began in the Blackstone River Valley. Congress established the National Heritage Corridor to assist in protecting and celebrating this living landscape that spans from Providence, Rhode Island to Worcester, Massachusetts.
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum http://www.blithewold.org 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Rhode Island 401-253-2707 This was the summer home of Pennsylvania coal baron and Brown University graduate, Augustus Van Wickle and his family. The estate features a 45-room, early 20th-century mansion overlooking Narragansett Bay and 33 acres of historic landscape.
Culinary Archives & Museum at Johnson & Wales U. http://www.culinary.org 315 Harborside Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island 401-598-2805 The Culinary Archives & Museum is devoted to the preservation of culinary arts and hospitality history spanning five millenniums. It is often referred to as "The Smithsonian Institution of the Food Service Industry."
Friends of Linden Place http://www.lindenplace.org 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 401-253-0390 Linden Place, a Federal period mansion built in 1810, is considered the "Crown Jewel" of Bristol's historic waterfront district. Four presidents were entertained here.
Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum http://www.preserveri.com 199 Hope Street, Providence, Rhode Island 401-453-0688 The Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, circa 1865 is a Renaissance Revival Mansion described by the "New York Times" as one of the most complete, authentic and intact Victorian houses in the Country."
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown U. 300 Tower Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 401-253-8388 Located on the traditional lands of the Wampanoag peoples, the Museum features four intimate galleries of fascinating artifacts from the native peoples of the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Its bayside setting is an ideal place for contemplation.
Heritage Harbor Museum http://www.heritageharbor.org 222 Richmond Street, Suite206, Providence, Rhode Island 401-751-7979 Heritage Harbor Museum is a statewide history museum and cultural center for Rhode Island, comprised of nineteen historical and cultural organizations who are working together to renovate the former Narragansett Electric South Street Power Plant on the Providence River. As the only New England affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Heritage Harbor Museum will borrow artifacts on a long term basis from the Smithsonian, and will also host Smithsonian traveling exhibitions and benefit from access to their curators, scholars, catalog and educational programs. A phased opening is planned to begin in 2004. For more information please call or visit our website.
John Brown House http://www.rihs.org 52 Power Street, Providence, Rhode Island 401-331-8575 Enter the John Brown House and step into the world of 18th century wealth and power. Trained tour guides provide hour-long tours through the museums meticulously restored rooms containing nationally significant treasures.
Newport Mansions of the Preservation Society http://www.newportmansions.org 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 401-847-1000
Nightingdale - Brown House http://www.brown.edu/Research/JNBC/ 357 Benefit Street, Providence, Rhode Island 401-272-0357 "The Nightingale-Brown House, built in 1792, was home to five generations of the Nicholas Brown family (of Brown University) until 1985. The house is open for guided tours every Thursday and Friday afternoon from 1-4pm. Closed on major holidays. Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for seniors & students. Large group tours by appointment only."
Providence Children's Museum http://www.childrenmuseum.org 100 South Street, Providence, Rhode Island 401-273-5437 Hours: Tues. to Sun. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Colorful hands on exhibits and lively programs for children, 1-11, and their families!
Rough Point/Newport Restoration Foundation http://www.newportrestoration.org 680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 401-849-7300 Newport Restoration Foundation is a preservation and museum organization, preserving 18th century architectural heritage. "The Gilded Age 'summer cottage' of Doris Duke, Rough Point displays one of the finest art collections in Rhode Island."
Samuel Whitehorne House/Newport Restoration Foundation http://www.newportrestoration.org 416 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island 401-849-7300 Newport Restoration Foundation is a preservation and museum organization, preserving 18th century architectural heritage. Samuel Whitehorne House is a fully restored Newport mansion of the Federal period, and home of the Doris Duke collection of Newport Furniture.
Slater Mill, A Living History Museum http://www.slatermill.org 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 401-725-8638 See the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution come alive with period tasks in the Sylvanus Brown House (1758) water-power in the Wilkinson Mill (1810) and machine operation in Slater Mill (1793). Workshops, site rentals and combination excursions available.
The RISD Museum http://www.risd.edu/museum.cfm 224 Benefit Street, Providence, Rhode Island 401-454-6500 The Museum brings its collection alive through special exhibitions, lectures, family-oriented activities, educational programs and other special events. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.
USS Saratoga Russian Submarine Museum http://www.saratogamuseum.org P.O. Box 28581, Providence, Rhode Island 401-640-3333
