Overview
Providence County is in the northernmost region of Rhode Island.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Providence)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 13 mi away (major hub). Directions
- NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 28 mi away. Directions
It all depends on what city you're going to start visiting. If you are using train transportation, you are going to start from Providence, or you may use the south Attleboro station because it is closer to Pawtucket. If you choose to use the airplane, you will start from Warwick. Remember, you will need to rent a car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Cranston — Joy Homestead, Sprague Mansion, John L. Curran Management Area.
- Day 2: East Providence — Haines Memorial State Park, Crescent Park Carousel, Rose Larisa Memorial Park.
- Day 3: Pawtucket — Slater Memorial Park, Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark, St. Cecelia's Church.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Food for you
When you are in Woonsocket, make sure you don't miss the English style Fish and Chips from Ye Old English. your choices are Fish and Chips or French style apple pie at the French Farmer Market. There are plenty of farms all over the valley providing excellent quality food products besides the regular food markets like Stop and Shop and Shows
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Places in Providence County
Cranston
City / town · 69 listings
East Providence
Neighborhood · 39 listings
Pawtucket
City / town · 35 listings
Glocester
City / town · 25 listings
Lincoln
City / town · 24 listings
Smithfield
City / town · 24 listings
Woonsocket
City / town · 24 listings
Cumberland
City / town · 21 listings
Providence
City / town · 21 listings
Scituate
City / town · 21 listings
Central Falls
City / town · 20 listings
North Providence
Neighborhood · 17 listings
North Smithfield
City / town · 12 listings
Burrillville
City / town · 11 listings
Foster
City / town · 8 listings
Johnston
City / town · 8 listings
Understand
Blackstone Valley Canal District has a long story that you will be curious to know when you travel along the valley canal. You will see old mills along the Blackstone River, a standing witness to history. The yellow building with the white-topped cupola along the Blackstone River is one of the most historical structures in the United States.It is Slater Mill, America's first factories and the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution.
Cities
- Burrillville
- Central Falls
- Cranston
- Cumberland
- East Providence
- Foster
- Glocester
- Johnston
- Lincoln
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence - The capital of Rhode Island and largest city.
- Scituate
- Smithfield
- Woonsocket
Other destinations
- The southern portion of the Blackstone Valley National Corridor is encompassed by Providence County.
Get in
It all depends on what city you're going to start visiting. If you are using train transportation, you are going to start from Providence, or you may use the south Attleboro station because it is closer to Pawtucket. If you choose to use the airplane, you will start from Warwick. Remember, you will need to rent a car.
Get around
For many people, driving is the best way to experience the beauty and culture of Rhode Island. Most major car rental companies have offices at Rhode Island's TF Green Airport. They are also all over Rhode Island's cities and towns.
See
- Willard House and clock Museum. Discover where time began in the black stone valley in the small workshop of the clock maker. In the city of Grafton, Massachusetts, the year 1766, the museum's collections includes over 80 Willard clocks at largest in the world of its original kind. http://www.willardhouse.org
- Providence Children museum. It is the place for children; it has a very wide range of educational activities that strengthen their ability to learn and play at the same time http://www.childrenmuseum.org/
- Blackstone Valley Scenic Railway Tours. From Cumberland, RI to Putnam, Ct. enjoy fall Foliage and Shopping Excursion to Putnam, CT. A full 3 1/2 hours in Putnam for antique shopping, dining, and Putnam Fall Festival.
- Samuel Slater Canal Boat and B&B. Launched in May, 2000 as a millennium project, the 40-foot canal boat is the only one of its kind plying American waters. Docked at its permanent docking area at Central Falls Landing, The boat can seat up to 12 for river tours and can be chartered for up to 4 as an overnight bed and breakfast.
Do
Discover opportunities for walking through mill villages, exploring canal towpaths, canoeing and visiting historic sites.
Enjoy bird watching while you're hiking out in the beautiful nature.
Eat
When you are in Woonsocket, make sure you don't miss the English style Fish and Chips from Ye Old English. your choices are Fish and Chips or French style apple pie at the French Farmer Market. There are plenty of farms all over the valley providing excellent quality food products besides the regular food markets like Stop and Shop and Shows
Stay safe
Standard precautions should be taken.
Go next
Nearby
Blackstone
City / town · 13 listings · 10 mi away
West Warwick
City / town · 24 listings · 12 mi away
Coventry
City / town · 28 listings · 12 mi away
Seekonk
City / town · 22 listings · 13 mi away
Warwick
City / town · 80 listings · 14 mi away
North Attleborough
City / town · 20 listings · 15 mi away
Attleboro
City / town · 16 listings · 16 mi away
East Greenwich
City / town · 46 listings · 16 mi away
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