Sightseeing
FreeWaterplace Park
FreeStroll cobblestone riverwalks and Venice-style footbridges downtown, the setting for WaterFire bonfires.
MuseumsHistory BuffRainy-Day Pick
RISD Museum
RISD Museum is a museum in Providence, RI, part of the Boston guide. Cost: under $25.
20 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903 · Providence, RI
Why you should go…
The RISD Museum, founded in 1877 as part of the Rhode Island School of Design, holds more than 100,000 objects ranging from ancient art to contemporary design. It is located at 20 North Main Street in downtown Providence and is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended Thursday evening hours. General adult admission is 15 dollars, with free admission on Sundays and on Thursday evenings.
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