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Providence is the capital of Rhode Island, offering visitors small-town charm combined with big city culture and sophistication. Providence was founded back in 1636, and today you can take an East Side Walking Tour to explore several historic attractions such as the Rhode Island State House on Capitol Hill and the Old Brick School House.
For art lovers, the Providence Art Club, Rhode Island School of Design, and the Providence Performing Arts Center are must-see additions to the itinerary.
You can hop aboard a gilded gondola to see a series of gracious Venetian-style bridges that link the revitalized Downtown to the East Side and visit near-by WaterPlace Park to attend an outdoor summer concert and see the amazing WaterFire multi-sensory bon-fire art installation.
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