Central Falls, Pawtucket

Name: Central Falls
Address: Pawtucket, United States

#8 among attractions in Pawtucket

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Central Falls is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 22,583 at the 2020 census. With an area of only 1.29 square miles, it is the smallest and most densely populated city in the smallest state, and the 27th most densely populated incorporated place in the United States. It is also one of only four incorporated places in New England that have a higher population density than the city of Boston. The city takes its name from a waterfall on the Blackstone River. ()

Alternative names: Settled: 1675Area: 1.28 mi²Coordinates: 41°53'24"N, 71°23'31"W

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Central Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCoy Stadium, Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower, Rock Spot Climbing, Pawtucket Falls.

1.6 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Baseball
McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket
41 min walk • McCoy Stadium, nestled in the heart of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a cherished landmark for baseball enthusiasts and a testament to American sports culture. This classic stadium has been a cornerstone of the community since its opening in 1942 and has the distinction...
~1170 ftSE
Park
Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower, Pawtucket
6 min walk • Jenks Park is a city park of Central Falls, Rhode Island. The city's only large park, its development began in 1890 on land donated by Alvin Jenks. Its centerpiece is Cogswell Tower, designed by Pawtucket architect Albert H. Humes and built in 1904. A gift of Caroline Cogswell, the tower stands 18 feet square and 70 feet tall.
1 miW
41°53'7"N • 71°24'39"W
Rock Spot Climbing, Lincoln
26 min walk • Sport complex, Climbing
0.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Pawtucket Falls, Pawtucket
23 min walk • Pawtucket Falls is a waterfall on the Blackstone River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The falls are located a half mile upstream from where the Blackstone flows into the Seekonk River.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, Pawtucket
23 min walk • The Gamm Theatre is a non-profit theater in Warwick, Rhode Island.
0.9 miSE
City hall
Pawtucket City Hall, Pawtucket
24 min walk • Pawtucket City Hall is located at 137 Roosevelt Avenue, just outside the central business district of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The Art Deco-style building was designed by Providence architect John O'Malley and was built in 1933–1936, its cost subsidized by funds from the Works Progress Administration.
0.5 miSE
Church
Central Falls Congregational Church, Pawtucket
14 min walk • Central Falls Congregational Church is an historic church located in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This Shingle style wood-frame structure was built in 1883 to serve a local Congregationalist congregation which was established in 1820 and had outgrown its previous space.
0.7 miN
Library
Valley Falls Mill, Pawtucket
19 min walk • The Valley Falls Mill is a historic textile mill complex on Broad Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island. The complex consists of the primary mill building, a large Italianate brick four-story building erected in 1849, several outbuildings. a dam across the Blackstone River, and...
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Pawtucket
11 min walk • The Holy Trinity Church Complex is an historic church complex on 134 Fuller Avenue in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Matthew's Church, Pawtucket
13 min walk • St. Matthew's Church, currently known as the Holy Spirit Parish, is an historic Roman Catholic church at 1030 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island located within the Diocese of Providence.
0.4 miS
Park
Central Street School, Pawtucket
10 min walk • The Central Street School is an historic school building located at 379 Central Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island. This 2 ¹⁄₂-story wood-frame building was built by the city in 1881 to meet burgeoning demand for education brought about by the success of the local mills.

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Which popular attractions are close to Central Falls?

Nearby attractions include Jenks Park & Cogswell Tower, Pawtucket (6 min walk), Adams Public Library, Pawtucket (9 min walk), South Central Falls Historic District, Pawtucket (10 min walk), Central Street School, Pawtucket (10 min walk).