Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, Providence

#201 among attractions in Providence

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Waterplace Park and Riverwalk (address: 1 Finance Way) is a place located in Providence (Rhode Island state) and belongs to the category of relax in park, park.

It is situated at an altitude of 3 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°49'37"N latitude and 71°24'50"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Waterplace Park and Riverwalk is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Memorial and Exchange (bus, 2 min walk), Providence (train, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Waterplace (skyscraper, 2 min walk), Burnside Park (park, 4 min walk), Providence Place (shopping, 4 min walk).

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°49'37"N, 71°24'50"W

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1 Finance WayDowntown ProvidenceProvidence United States

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Day trips

Waterplace Park and Riverwalk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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.
~790 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Providence Place, Providence
4 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.
~1400 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
The Arcade, Providence
7 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.
~1660 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
8 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
~1090 ftS
Architecture, City hall
Providence City Hall, Providence
6 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.
~1740 ftE
Museum, Art gallery, Education
RISD Museum, Providence
9 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.
0.8 miSW
Theater, Italianate architecture
Columbus Theatre, Providence
21 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.
~1410 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Visitor center
Roger Williams National Memorial, Providence
7 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
18 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.
0.4 miS
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
10 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.
~700 ftSE
Park
Burnside Park, Providence
4 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Waterplace Park and Riverwalk?

Nearby attractions include Waterplace, Providence (2 min walk), Burnside Park, Providence (4 min walk), Providence City Hall, Providence (6 min walk), Rhode Island Hospital Trust Building, Providence (6 min walk).

How to get to Waterplace Park and Riverwalk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waterplace Park and Riverwalk:

Bus

Memorial and Exchange • Lines: 12x, 14, 21, 30, 65x, 95x (2 min walk)
Exchange Terrace Stop X • Lines: 54, 59x, 61x (3 min walk)

Train

Providence (5 min walk)