Upper South Providence, Providence

#110 among attractions in Providence

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Upper South Providence is an official neighborhood in the South Side in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. It is bound to the north by Interstate 95, the east by the Providence River, to the south by Public Street, and the west by Broad Street. Often associated with Lower South Providence directly to its south, Upper South Providence is a distinct neighborhood. ()

Coordinates: 41°48'44"N, 71°24'33"W

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Upper South ProvidenceProvidence United States

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Upper South Providence – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Wickenden Street, Providence
22 min walk • Wickenden Street in Fox Point, Providence, Rhode Island is a popular destination for students of the area's colleges and schools.
0.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
The Arcade, Providence
21 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.
0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence
24 min walk • The Dunkin' Donuts Center is an indoor arena located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Iway, Providence
12 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 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Education
RISD Museum, Providence
26 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.
1 miNW
Theater, Italianate architecture
Columbus Theatre, Providence
27 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.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence
16 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.
0.7 miN
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence
17 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.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Church, Providence
18 min walk • Grace Church is an historic Episcopal church at 300 Westminster Street at Mathewson Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It was built in 1845-46 and was designed by Richard Upjohn in the Gothic Revival style.
0.6 miNW
Church
Beneficent Congregational Church, Providence
15 min walk • The Beneficent Congregational Church is a United Church of Christ Congregationalist church located at 300 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Point Street Bridge, Providence
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Upper South Providence?

Nearby attractions include Rhodes Street Historic District, Providence (8 min walk), Davol Rubber Company, Providence (10 min walk), Providence Jewelry Manufacturing Historic District, Providence (10 min walk), Jewelry District, Providence (11 min walk).

How to get to Upper South Providence by public transport?

The nearest stations to Upper South Providence:

Bus

Eddy and Borden • Lines: 3, 3A, 3B (3 min walk)
Dorrance and Pine • Lines: 1, 3, 3A, 3B, 62 (19 min walk)

Train

Providence (31 min walk)