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The Strand, Providence

#149 among attractions in Providence

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Opened: 12 June 1915 (109 years ago)Capacity: 1980Coordinates: 41°49'25"N, 71°24'60"W
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Downtown ProvidenceProvidence United States

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The Strand – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wickenden Street, Providence Place, The Arcade, Dunkin' Donuts Center.

  • wickenden street providence1.1 miE
    Shopping, Shopping district

    Wickenden Street, Providence

    28 min walk • Wickenden Street in Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools.

  • providence place~1530 ftN
    Shopping, Shopping centre

    Providence Place, Providence

    8 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.

  • the arcade providence~1670 ftE
    Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place

    The Arcade, Providence

    9 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.

  • dunkin donuts center providence~410 ftW
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence

    2 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.

  • providence city hall~1020 ftE
    Architecture, City hall

    Providence City Hall, Providence

    5 min walk • Providence City Hall is the center of the municipal government in Providence, Rhode Island, and is located at the southwest end of Kennedy Plaza at 25 Dorrance Street. The building was constructed between 1875 and 1878 and designed by Samuel J. F. Thayer in the Second Empire style.

  • risd museum providence0.5 miNE
    Museum, Art gallery, Education

    RISD Museum, Providence

    14 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.

  • columbus theatre providence0.5 miSW
    Theater, Italianate architecture

    Columbus Theatre, Providence

    14 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.

  • avon cinema providence0.9 miNE
    Nightlife, Cinema, Theater

    Avon Cinema, Providence

    23 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.

  • providence performing arts center~1350 ftSE
    Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows

    Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence

    7 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.

  • burnside park providence~1470 ftNE
    Park

    Burnside Park, Providence

    8 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.

  • rites and reason theatre providence location map
    0.8 miE
    Theater

    Rites and Reason Theatre, Providence

    22 min walk • Rites and Reason Theatre is a theater within the Africana Studies department of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1970 by Professor George Houston Bass, and is one of the longest-running continuously producing black theaters in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Strand?

Nearby attractions include Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence (2 min walk), Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence (2 min walk), Trinity Repertory Company, Providence (3 min walk), Providence Public Library, Providence (3 min walk).

How to get to The Strand by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Strand:

Bus
  • Kennedy Plaza Stop V • Lines: 56 (7 min walk)
  • Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center (7 min walk)

Train
  • Providence (11 min walk)

Where to next? Visit rhode island Rhode Island region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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