Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence

Name: Roger Williams National Memorial
Address: 282 N Main St, Providence, 02903-1240, United States
Telephone: +1 401-521-7266

#18 among attractions in Providence

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Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence

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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. The national memorial commemorates the life of Williams, who co-founded the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and championed religious freedom. The park is bounded by North Main, Canal, and Smith Streets, and Park Row. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1636 (388 years ago)Elevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°49'48"N, 71°24'38"W

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282 N Main StDowntown ProvidenceProvidence 02903-1240 United States

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+1 401-521-7266

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Day trips

Roger Williams National Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wickenden Street, Providence Place, Rhode Island State House, The Arcade.

1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Wickenden Street, Providence
27 min walk • Wickenden Street in Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools.
~1820 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Providence Place, Providence
9 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.
~1220 ftW
Architecture
Rhode Island State House, Providence
6 min walk • 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.
0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
The Arcade, Providence
11 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.
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
15 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
~920 ftE
Park, Lookout, View point
Prospect Terrace Park, Providence
5 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.
~1080 ftSE
Church, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
First Baptist Church in America, Providence
6 min walk • The First Baptist Church in America is the First Baptist Church of Providence, Rhode Island, also known as the First Baptist Meetinghouse.
~1380 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery, Education
RISD Museum, Providence
7 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.
0.5 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Avon Cinema, Providence
13 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.
0.6 miS
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
16 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.
~600 ftN
Church
Cathedral of St. John, Providence
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Roger Williams National Memorial open?

Roger Williams National Memorial is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Roger Williams National Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral of St. John, Providence (3 min walk), Old State House, Providence (4 min walk), Fleur-de-lys Studios, Providence (5 min walk), East Side Railroad Tunnel, Providence (5 min walk).

How to get to Roger Williams National Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roger Williams National Memorial:

Train

Providence (4 min walk)

Bus

Memorial and Exchange • Lines: 12x, 14, 21, 30, 65x, 95x (7 min walk)
Exchange Terrace Stop X • Lines: 54, 59x, 61x (8 min walk)