Rhode Island State House, Providence

Name: Rhode Island State House
Address: 82 Smith St, Providence, 02903-1105, United States
Telephone: +1 401-222-2357

#3 among attractions in Providence

Top attraction, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Rhode Island State House, the capitol of the state of Rhode Island, is located at 900 Smith Street just below the crest of Smith Hill, on the border of downtown in Providence. It is a neoclassical building designed by McKim, Mead & White which features the fourth largest structural-stone dome in the world, topped by a gilded statue of "The Independent Man", representing freedom and independence. The building houses the Rhode Island General Assembly – the state House of Representatives is located in the west wing, and the Senate in the east – and the offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and general treasurer of Rhode Island. Other state offices are located in separate buildings on a campus just north of the State House. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 41°49'51"N, 71°24'54"W

Address

82 Smith StDowntown ProvidenceProvidence 02903-1105 United States

Contact

+1 401-222-2357

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Day trips

Rhode Island State House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Providence Place, The Arcade, Dunkin' Donuts Center, Prospect Terrace Park.

~1250 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Providence Place, Providence
7 min walk • Providence Place is an American shopping mall in Providence, Rhode Island. With 1,400,000 sq ft of gross leasable area, it has been the largest shopping mall in Rhode Island since it opened in 1999.
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
The Arcade, Providence
14 min walk • The Westminster Arcade is a historic shopping center at 130 Westminster Street and 65 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island built in 1828. It is notable as the first enclosed shopping mall in the United States and has been lauded as a fine example of commercial Greek Revival architecture.
0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
14 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
0.4 miE
Park, Lookout, View point
Prospect Terrace Park, Providence
11 min walk • Prospect Terrace Park is a park located on Congdon Street in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. The park was founded in 1869, on land that was given to the city by residents of the neighborhood. The park is known as "The Jewel of the City" for its dramatic elevated view of Downtown Providence.
0.4 miSE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Baptist Church in America, Providence
11 min walk • The First Baptist Church in America is the First Baptist Church of Providence, Rhode Island, also known as the First Baptist Meetinghouse.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art gallery, Education
RISD Museum, Providence
12 min walk • The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design is an art museum integrated with the Rhode Island School of Design, in Providence, Rhode Island, US. The museum was co-founded with the school in 1877, and still shares multiple buildings and facilities.
~1220 ftE
Museum, History museum, Visitor center
Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence
6 min walk • The Roger Williams National Memorial is a landscaped urban park located on a common lot of the original settlement of Providence, Rhode Island, established by minister Roger Williams in 1636.
0.7 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Avon Cinema, Providence
19 min walk • The Avon Cinema is an independent movie theater near Brown University on the East Side of Providence. The Avon's Art Deco styling dates from its opening in February 1938. The theater primarily screens independent, art house, and foreign films. The theatre has been owned by the same family since 1938. It seats 486 and has one screen.
0.7 miS
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
18 min walk • The Providence Performing Arts Center, formerly Loew's State Theatre and Palace Concert Theater, is a multi-use not-for-profit theater located at 220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
~1320 ftE
Church
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
7 min walk • The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John, located at 271 North Main Street in Providence, Rhode Island was built in 1810 and was designed and built by John Holden Greene in the early Gothic Revival style, replacing a smaller wooden 1722 church on the same site.
0.4 miSE
Park
Burnside Park, Providence
11 min walk • Burnside Park is a small park situated in Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, adjacent to Kennedy Plaza. The park is named for Ambrose Burnside, a general in the American Civil War from Rhode Island. An equestrian statue of Ambrose Burnside was erected in the late 19th century and sits in the center of the park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Rhode Island State House open?

Rhode Island State House is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Rhode Island State House?

Nearby attractions include Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Providence (4 min walk), Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church, Providence (5 min walk), Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence (6 min walk), Cathedral of St. John, Providence (7 min walk).

How to get to Rhode Island State House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rhode Island State House:

Train

Providence (4 min walk)

Bus

Memorial and Exchange • Lines: 12x, 14, 21, 30, 65x, 95x (8 min walk)
Exchange Terrace Stop X • Lines: 54, 59x, 61x (10 min walk)