Big Blue Bug, Providence

Name: Big Blue Bug
Address: 103-151 Public St, Providence, 02903, United States

#142 among attractions in Providence

Sculpture, View point, Novelty architecture

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The Big Blue Bug, also known as Nibbles Woodaway, is the giant termite mascot of Big Blue Bug Solutions located along I-95 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is claimed to be the world's largest artificial bug at 928 times the size of an actual termite, standing 9 feet tall and 58 feet long and weighing 4,000 pounds. It was constructed over a four-day period from wire mesh and fiberglass in late 1980 at a cost of $20,000. ()

Coordinates: 41°48'26"N, 71°24'20"W

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103-151 Public StLower South ProvidenceProvidence 02903 United States

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Big Blue Bug – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wickenden Street, The Arcade, Dunkin' Donuts Center, Pierce Memorial Field.

1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Wickenden Street, Providence
26 min walk • Wickenden Street in Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools.
1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
The Arcade, Providence
31 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.
1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
34 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pierce Memorial Field, Providence/East Providence
30 min walk • Pierce Memorial Field is an 8,000-capacity stadium located in East Providence, Rhode Island. From 2003–2008, the stadium was home to the Rhode Island Stingrays soccer team. The venue also hosts most of the high school athletics events in East Providence.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Iway, Providence
17 min walk • Interstate 195 is an Interstate Highway running a combined 44.23 miles in the US states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. It travels from a junction with I-95 in Providence, Rhode Island, east to a junction with I-495 and Route 25 in Wareham, Massachusetts.
1.4 miNW
Theater, Italianate architecture
Columbus Theatre, Providence
36 min walk • The Columbus Theatre is a movie theater and concert venue in Providence, Rhode Island. The theater is located at 270 Broadway in the city's Broadway–Armory Historic District.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence
24 min walk • The Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge is a footbridge crossing the Providence River located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. The bridge connects Providence's Fox Point neighborhood to the city's Jewelry District. Originally known as the Providence River Pedestrian Bridge, in July 2020 it was renamed in honor of Michael S.
0.9 miNE
Park
Bold Point Park, Providence/East Providence
24 min walk • Bold Point is an area of East Providence, Rhode Island protruding into the Providence River. It was home to Providence Dry Dock and Marine Railway Co. around the turn of the 20th century, and today is home to Bold Point Park.
1 miN
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
27 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.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Point Street Bridge, Providence
20 min walk • The Point Street Bridge is a movable bridge that crosses the Providence River in Providence, Rhode Island, carrying Point Street from the Jewelry District to Wickenden Street at the base of College Hill.
1.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Trinity Repertory Company, Providence
31 min walk • Trinity Repertory Company is a non-profit regional theater located at 201 Washington Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The theater is a member of the League of Resident Theatres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Big Blue Bug?

Nearby attractions include Rhodes Street Historic District, Providence (4 min walk), Calvary Baptist Church, Providence (7 min walk), Lower South Providence, Providence (11 min walk), Upper South Providence, Providence (11 min walk).

How to get to Big Blue Bug by public transport?

The nearest stations to Big Blue Bug:

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Eddy and Borden • Lines: 3, 3A, 3B (9 min walk)
Dorrance and Pine • Lines: 1, 3, 3A, 3B, 62 (29 min walk)