Waterplace Park is a park in the urban area of Downtown Providence. Located on the Woonasquatucket River, the park was finished in 1994. It's home to Waterfire Providence, a series of bonfires lit on the river accompanied by Classical and World music.
Located in the South Elmwood section of Providence, the southernmost part of the city, the zoo was founded in 1872 and is one of the oldest zoos in America. When it was first opened, it was home to only home to a few animals, including raccoons, guinea pigs, hawks, peacocks, and other minor animals. Today, it is home to over 100 animals. A new edition is the Australian Exhibit, containing kangaroos and wallabies.
The First Baptist Meetinghouse is the very first baptist church in america. It was built in 1638 by Roger Williams and his fellow friends who were kicked out of their colonies for their religious beliefs. It was built on the East Side of Providence and is now a National Historic Landmark.
The State House is the capitol building of Providence. Located on the border of two sections called Downtown and Smith Hill, its construction started in 1895 and was finished in 1904. The building is composed of 327,000 cubic feet of white Georgia marble. It was modeled to look like St. Peter's Basilica, the Taj Mahal, and the Minnesota State House.
The Providence Performing Arts Center or PPAC is one of the best places to see a show in Rhode Island. Located in the heart of Downtown, it was opened in 1928 and seats over 3000 people. It has hosted popular shows and concerts such as Les Miserables, Aerosmith, and The Lion King. It may someday be playing Hamilton...time for more seats.
Trinity Repertory Company is a top theater in Rhode Island. It is non-profit theater in the Downtown area of Providence. Founded in 1963, Trinity is one of the most respected theaters in America. It is home to America's favorite Christmas drama A Christmas Carol. This Christmastime favorite is well-known all around the country.