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1. The Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park
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2. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
© Museum of Natural History and Planetarium

3. Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
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4. Providence Performing Arts Center

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Providence Performing Arts Center
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5. Roger Williams Park ZooI

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Roger Williams Park ZooI
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6. Trinity Repertory Company

Trinity Repertory Company
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7. Harry’s Bar and Burger Providence

Category: Food & Drink
Harry’s Bar and Burger Providence
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8. La Gondola Providence

La Gondola Providence
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9. Durk’s Bar-B-Q

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Durk’s Bar-B-Q
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10. Nicks on Broadway

Nicks on Broadway
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11. Red Stripe Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Red Stripe Restaurant
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12. Providence Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Providence Children's Museum
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13. Al Forno

Al Forno
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14. East Side Pockets

East Side Pockets
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15. Providence River Boat

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Providence River Boat
© Providence River Boat

16. Pane e Vino Ristorante and Enoteca

Category: Food & Drink
Pane e Vino Ristorante and Enoteca
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17. The Providence Athenaeum

The Providence Athenaeum
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18. Rhode Island State House

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Rhode Island State House
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19. Thayer Street

Thayer Street
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20. Roger Williams National Memorial Park

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Roger Williams National Memorial Park
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21. Providence Art Club

Category: Museums & Culture
Providence Art Club
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22. Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy

Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy
© Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy

23. WaterFire

WaterFire
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Providence is home to beautiful parks, diverse museums, a vibrant performing arts scene and great restaurants. Best things to do in Providence with kids include the Roger Williams Park Zoo, the Museum of Natural History and the Providence Children's Museum. Check out the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular from September 27, 2024 - November 2, 2024 and Little City Thrifty Vintage Market October 5 & 6, 2024 | March 1 & 2, 2025.

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