Manton, Providence

#218 among attractions in Providence

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Manton is a residential neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island and part of Johnston, Rhode Island. It is in the westernmost part of the city. of Providence The town of North Providence borders it to the north, Johnston to the west, while the neighborhoods of Hartford, Olneyville, and Mount Pleasant border it inside Providence. Separating it from other Providence neighborhoods to its east are Rushmore Ave, Chalkstone Ave, Smith Street, and the Triggs Memorial Golf Course. The Woonasquatucket River separates it from Johnston to the west. ()

Coordinates: 41°50'2"N, 71°28'0"W

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MantonProvidence United States

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Manton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dirt Palace, Clemence-Irons House, Triggs Memorial Golf Course, St. Adalbert's Parish.

1.7 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Dirt Palace, Providence
43 min walk • The Dirt Palace is a feminist non-profit arts space founded in 2000. The Dirt Palace is located within a re-purposed library building in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island and includes living spaces, a wood shop, a print shop, practice spaces, studio spaces and a zine library.
1 miNW
History museum, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Clemence-Irons House, Johnston
27 min walk • The Clemence–Irons House is a historic house located in Johnston, Rhode Island. It was built by Richard Clemence in 1691 and is a rare surviving example of a "stone ender", a building type first developed in the western part of England and common in colonial Rhode Island.
~1900 ftE
41°50'1"N • 71°27'35"W
Triggs Memorial Golf Course, Providence
10 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
1.3 miSE
Church
St. Adalbert's Parish, Providence
32 min walk • St. Adalbert Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
1.2 miSE
Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Church Complex, Providence
30 min walk • Our Lady of Lourdes Church Complex is an historic Roman Catholic church complex at 901-903 Atwells Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island within the Diocese of Providence.
0.6 miS
41°49'33"N • 71°27'50"W
Button Hole, Providence
15 min walk • Golf
0.6 miS
Archaeological site
Dyerville Mill, Providence
15 min walk • The Dyerville Mill is an historic textile mill complex at 610 Manton Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Its oldest buildings dating to 1835, it is one of the oldest textile mills in the city.
1.3 miNW
Archaeological site
Allendale Mill, Providence
34 min walk • Allendale Mill is a historic mill at 494 Woonasquatucket Avenue in North Providence, Rhode Island, on the banks of the Woonasquatucket River. The oldest buildings in the mill complex were built in 1822 by John Holden Greene for Zachariah Allen.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Olneyville, Providence
35 min walk • Olneyville is a neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island bordered by Atwells Avenue to the north, U.S. Route 6 to the south and Rhode Island Route 10 to the east. The Woonasquatucket River runs through the southern portion of the neighborhood. The area is roughly triangular.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
State Home and School for Dependent and Neglected Children, Providence
22 min walk • The State Home and School for Dependent and Neglected Children was the first state home for needy children in the state of Rhode Island. It was located on a campus in what was originally rural western Providence, on a former gentleman's farm.
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Intercollegiate Athletic Arena, Providence
16 min walk • Intercollegiate Athletic Arena is an 8,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1995. It is the home of the Rhode Island College Anchormen basketball teams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Manton?

Nearby attractions include Dyerville Mill, Providence (15 min walk), State Home and School for Dependent and Neglected Children, Providence (22 min walk).

How to get to Manton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Manton:

Bus

Fruit Hill and Huber • Lines: 27 (2 min walk)
Stop and Shop on Manton • Lines: 27, 56 (3 min walk)