Water Place Park, Providence (must see)
Water Place Park is an urban park in downtown Providence. It gets its name from its location near the Woonasquatucket River.
The park rests at the foot of the Rhode Island State House. It is characterized by foot-bridges inspired by Venice. In addition, there are a number of activities that take place at Water Place Park. Some of these include the Convergence art festival, the Summer Concert series and the WaterFire exhibit that appears in the water on select evenings throughout the year.
The park, completed in 1994, rests on the original site of the Great Salt Cove. The water of the cove was drained and land filled to allow railroad tracks to meet the needs of the city. When the rails were no longer needed, the River Relocation Project allowed for the creation of Water Place Park and vibrant area that surrounds it.
Water Place Park is well known for public art displays. There are also a wide number of artists who spend their days gaining inspiration for their work. The park is open 24 hours.
The park rests at the foot of the Rhode Island State House. It is characterized by foot-bridges inspired by Venice. In addition, there are a number of activities that take place at Water Place Park. Some of these include the Convergence art festival, the Summer Concert series and the WaterFire exhibit that appears in the water on select evenings throughout the year.
The park, completed in 1994, rests on the original site of the Great Salt Cove. The water of the cove was drained and land filled to allow railroad tracks to meet the needs of the city. When the rails were no longer needed, the River Relocation Project allowed for the creation of Water Place Park and vibrant area that surrounds it.
Water Place Park is well known for public art displays. There are also a wide number of artists who spend their days gaining inspiration for their work. The park is open 24 hours.
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Water Place Park on Map
Sight Name: Water Place Park
Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Providence, Rhode Island
Create Your Own Walk in Providence
Creating your own self-guided walk in Providence is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Providence Historical Buildings Tour
Providence is a beautiful city that was founded on the banks of the Providence River in 1636 by Roger Williams. The city is nearly as old as the United States themselves. It has many interesting historical and architectural landmarks. Take this self-guided walking tour to visit some of the Providence's historical buildings.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Brown University Walking Tour
Founded in 1764, the prestigious Ivy League Brown University of Providence, Rhode Island is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, chartered before the American Revolution.
Brown's historic campus offers a classic New England college experience among brick quadrangles, scenic greens, soaring modern architecture, renovated centuries-old structures,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Brown's historic campus offers a classic New England college experience among brick quadrangles, scenic greens, soaring modern architecture, renovated centuries-old structures,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Providence Introduction Walking Tour
Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island. Founded in 1636, it is also one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was settled by Roger Williams who was a strong proponent of separation of church and state.
Providence is well known for being the home of Brown University. One of the oldest higher education institutions in the country, Brown continues to remain a high-profile, Ivy... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Providence is well known for being the home of Brown University. One of the oldest higher education institutions in the country, Brown continues to remain a high-profile, Ivy... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles