WaterFire Event at Waterplace Park
Here are some Interesting facts about Providence, RI:
- Providence was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams after he was forced to flee the Massachusetts Bay Colony because of religious persecution.
- Providence was actually one of five state capitals until 1854, when they were cut down to two, Newport and Providence. Providence became the sole capital in 1901.
- The first diner is credited to Walter Scott, who sold food from his horse drawn wagon outside the offices of the Providence Journal in 1872.
Areas of Interest in Providence, RI:
- Waterplace Park is an urban park that runs along the Woonasqutucket River in downtown Providence. It offers Venice-style bridges and walkways. The Park gets lit up during the WaterFire Providence Events during the year and you can even take a gondola ride on the river!
- Federal Hill is an iconic neighborhood that was largely settle by Italian-American immigrants in the 1900's. It offers some of the best restaurants in the state.
- The Alex and Ani city center is located right in the heart of downtown Providence. It offers recreational sports, bumper cars and roller skating during the spring and summer and Ice skating during the winter months.
WaterFire Event at Waterplace Park
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