Entertainment Districts

Barrington, Rhode Island

Barrington Town Beach presents a family beach and event space on Narragansett Bay's East Bay shore.

Barrington, Rhode Island

Barrington Village presents restaurants along the Barrington River in East Bay, Rhode Island.

Block Island, Rhode Island

Block Island is New England's most romantically isolated summer resort — a car-free island accessible only by ferry that the Nature Conservancy has named one of the "Last Great Places" in the Western Hemisphere. Block Island's extraordinary natural beauty (21 freshwater ponds, dramatic clay bluffs, and pristine beaches), its remarkable Victorian hotel heritage, and the genuinely car-free summer entertainment culture create an entertainment district of unique New England island heritage significance.

Water St, Block Island, RI 02807

Block Island, Rhode Island

Mohegan Bluffs presents dramatic 200-foot clay cliffs and a lighthouse staircase on Block Island.

Block Island, Rhode Island

Old Harbor presents Victorian-era hotels, restaurants, and bike rental shops at Block Island's ferry landing.

Bristol, Rhode Island

Blithewold Mansion and Gardens presents a turn-of-the-century estate and seasonal events overlooking Narragansett Bay.

101 Ferry Rd 02809

Bristol, Rhode Island

Bristol's parade route hosts the nation's oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration, dating to 1785.

Bristol, Rhode Island

Colt State Park presents waterfront event lawns and bike paths along Narragansett Bay in Bristol.

Bristol, Rhode Island

Linden Place Mansion presents a Federal-era estate with tours and events in downtown Bristol.

Burrillville, Rhode Island

Burrillville presents restaurants near Pulaski State Park in Rhode Island's northwest corner.

Burrillville, Rhode Island

Pascoag Reservoir presents lakeside recreation and event space in Burrillville, Rhode Island.

Central Falls, Rhode Island

Central Falls presents restaurants in the smallest and most densely populated city in Rhode Island.

Charlestown, Rhode Island

Burlingame State Park presents campgrounds and a freshwater lake for swimming in Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Charlestown, Rhode Island

Rhythm and Roots Festival Grounds host an annual Labor Day roots-music festival in Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Charlestown, Rhode Island

East Beach presents a barrier-beach entertainment district within Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge in Charlestown.

Charlestown, Rhode Island

Ninigret Park presents summer concerts and the South County Museum's satellite events in Charlestown.

Coventry, Rhode Island

Nathanael Greene Homestead presents Revolutionary War history exhibits in Coventry, Rhode Island.

Coventry, Rhode Island

Washington Village presents restaurants near the Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry, Rhode Island.

Cranston, Rhode Island

Garden City Center presents an open-air shopping and dining district in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Cranston, Rhode Island

Governor Notte Park presents riverside walking trails and event space along the Pawtuxet River in Cranston.

Cranston, Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Fair Grounds host the annual state fair and concert events in Cranston.

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Cumberland Fairgrounds hosts community festivals and concert events in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Diamond Hill's historic monastery grounds present event space and hiking trails in Cumberland.

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Diamond Hill Reservoir Park presents hiking trails and event space in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

General James Mitchell Varnum House Museum presents Revolutionary War-era heritage exhibits in East Greenwich.

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

East Greenwich presents waterfront restaurants and marinas along Greenwich Cove.

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Main Street East Greenwich presents boutiques and restaurants in a historic colonial seaport village.

East Providence, Rhode Island

Crescent Park Looff Carousel presents a preserved 1895 carved wooden carousel, a National Historic Landmark in East Providence.

700 Bullocks Point Ave 02915

East Providence, Rhode Island

Haines Memorial State Park presents waterfront picnic and event space along the Providence River in East Providence.

Exeter, Rhode Island

Exeter presents farm stands and restaurants in rural Washington County, Rhode Island.

Exeter, Rhode Island

Yawgoo Valley presents Rhode Island's only ski and water park facility in Exeter.

Foster, Rhode Island

Foster presents rural restaurants and farm stands in western Rhode Island.

Foster, Rhode Island

Jerimoth Hill presents Rhode Island's highest natural point and hiking trailhead in rural Foster.

Glocester, Rhode Island

Brown & Hopkins Country Store presents the oldest continuously operating country store in the U.S. in Chepachet.

Glocester, Rhode Island

Chepachet Village's antique district presents dealers and shops along Route 44 in rural Glocester, Rhode Island.

Glocester, Rhode Island

Chepachet Village presents antique shops and the annual Glocester Heritage Festival in rural Rhode Island.

Hopkinton, Rhode Island

Hopkinton presents restaurants near the Wood River in rural western Rhode Island.

Hopkinton, Rhode Island

Hopkinton Historical Society presents heritage exhibits and community events in rural western Rhode Island.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Beavertail State Park presents dramatic rocky shoreline and a historic lighthouse on Conanicut Island.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Fort Wetherill State Park presents coastal fortification ruins and scuba diving access on Conanicut Island.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Jamestown Village presents restaurants and the Beavertail Lighthouse on Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay.

Johnston, Rhode Island

Dame Farm and Orchards presents seasonal harvest festivals and event space in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Johnston, Rhode Island

Johnston presents restaurants along Atwood Avenue west of Providence.

Johnston, Rhode Island

Snake Den State Park presents wooded hiking trails and event space in Johnston, Rhode Island.

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Blackstone River State Park presents bikeway access and river-valley heritage sites in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Lincoln Woods State Park presents beaches and hiking trails alongside Twin River Casino in Lincoln.

Little Compton, Rhode Island

Sakonnet Vineyards presents tastings and event space at Rhode Island's oldest and largest vineyard.

Matunuck, Rhode Island

East Matunuck State Beach presents a popular surf and swim beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Middletown, Rhode Island

Middletown presents farm stands and restaurants on Aquidneck Island near Newport.

Middletown, Rhode Island

Norman Bird Sanctuary presents nature trails and seasonal events on Aquidneck Island in Middletown.

Narragansett, Rhode Island

Narragansett Pier Village presents restaurants and surf shops along Ocean Road in Narragansett.

Narragansett, Rhode Island

Roger Wheeler State Beach presents a family-friendly calm-water beach and pavilion in Narragansett.

Narragansett, Rhode Island

Scarborough State Beach presents Rhode Island's largest and most popular ocean beach in Narragansett.

Narragansett, Rhode Island

The Towers presents concerts and events in the remaining stone arch of an 1883 Stanford White casino building.

35 Ocean Rd 02882

Newport, Rhode Island

Bowen's Wharf presents waterfront restaurants and shops on Newport Harbor.

Newport, Rhode Island

Cliff Walk presents a scenic public trail past Newport's Gilded Age mansions overlooking the Atlantic.

Newport, Rhode Island

Easton's Beach presents a boardwalk, carousel, and surf beach at the start of Newport's famous Cliff Walk.

Newport, Rhode Island

Fort Adams State Park presents a restored 19th-century coastal fortification and the Newport Folk and Jazz Festival grounds.

90 Fort Adams Dr 02840

Newport, Rhode Island

International Tennis Hall of Fame presents grass-court tournaments and museum exhibits inside the historic Newport Casino.

194 Bellevue Ave 02840

Newport, Rhode Island

Marble House presents guided tours of the Vanderbilt family's opulent 1892 summer mansion in Newport.

Newport, Rhode Island

Newport's Historic District is one of the most extraordinary entertainment environments in America — a colonial seaport where outstanding waterfront restaurants, excellent bars, the Newport Mansions, the Newport Jazz Festival, and the Newport Folk Festival create an entertainment experience of astonishing historical and cultural depth. Newport's remarkable combination of Colonial American history (it was one of the five most important cities in Colonial America), Gilded Age opulence, and extraordinary musical heritage creates an entertainment district of singular American historical significance.

Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

Newport, Rhode Island

Newport Vineyards presents tastings, live music, and farm-to-table dining on Aquidneck Island.

Newport, Rhode Island

Newport Yachting Center presents waterfront concerts and boat shows on Newport Harbor.

Newport, Rhode Island

Rosecliff Mansion presents guided tours and event rentals of a 1902 Gilded Age summer cottage in Newport.

Newport, Rhode Island

The Breakers presents guided tours of the Vanderbilt family's Gilded Age summer mansion on Newport's Cliff Walk.

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Quonset Air Museum presents restored vintage aircraft near the former Quonset Point Naval Air Station.

North Providence, Rhode Island

Centredale presents restaurants along the Woonasquatucket River in North Providence.

North Providence, Rhode Island

North Providence presents restaurants along Mineral Spring Avenue north of Providence.

North Smithfield, Rhode Island

North Smithfield presents restaurants near the Blackstone River in northern Rhode Island.

North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Slatersville Mill Village presents one of the first planned mill villages in America in North Smithfield.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Pawtucket Arts Festival Grounds host an annual multi-week arts and music celebration downtown.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Slater Mill Historic Site presents the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution with living-history events.

67 Roosevelt Ave 02860

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Glen Farm presents polo matches and event space on a historic estate in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Green Animals Topiary Garden presents the oldest topiary garden in the U.S. on a historic Portsmouth estate.

Providence, Rhode Island

Big Nazo Lab presents a puppet and mask-making arts collective with public performances in Providence.

Providence, Rhode Island

Downcity Providence is Rhode Island's most vibrant arts entertainment district — a Westminster Street corridor where outstanding restaurants, excellent cocktail bars, AS220, and the extraordinary creative influence of RISD and Brown create an arts district of remarkable American creative city significance. Providence's remarkable concentration of creative talent (RISD's 2,500 students generate more than $1 billion in economic activity annually) and Downcity's outstanding independent culture create an entertainment district of genuine New England creative arts significance.

Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

Providence, Rhode Island

Eddy Street presents a growing restaurant and nightlife corridor in Providence's Jewelry District.

Providence, Rhode Island

Federal Hill is one of America's most authentic Italian-American entertainment and dining districts — a Providence neighborhood where the Italian-American community has maintained its culinary traditions for over a century, creating one of the finest concentrations of Italian restaurants and bars in the Northeast. The neighborhood's famous DePasquale Square, its annual Federal Hill Stroll (the most attended food event in Rhode Island), and its commitment to authentic Italian hospitality create a dining and entertainment experience genuinely rooted in the culinary traditions of southern Italy.

Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Providence, Rhode Island

Federal Hill is Providence's most celebrated entertainment destination — an Atwells Avenue Italian-American neighborhood where outstanding trattorias, excellent wine bars, and the remarkable Piazza Defederico (with its famous arc of pine cones) create the finest Italian-American dining and entertainment experience in New England. Federal Hill's extraordinary Italian-American cultural heritage and its remarkable concentration of outstanding independent restaurants create an entertainment district of genuine Italian-American community cultural significance.

Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Providence, Rhode Island

India Point Park presents waterfront event lawns and bike path access along the Seekonk River in Providence.

Providence, Rhode Island

Olneyville presents a working-class neighborhood entertainment district known for late-night eateries in Providence.

Providence, Rhode Island

Prospect Terrace Park presents panoramic skyline views and Roger Williams's memorial on Providence's East Side.

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Athenaeum presents author talks and events in one of the oldest libraries in the U.S.

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence's Downcity and the Waterplace Park corridor form Rhode Island's entertainment hub — a walkable downtown with WaterFire installations, the Providence Performing Arts Center, multiple music venues, and a lively restaurant and bar scene. The city's compact scale and the proximity of Bally's Twin River casino make Providence an appealing destination for New England gaming visitors.

Westminster St, Providence 02903

Providence, Rhode Island

Waterplace Park is the setting for WaterFire Providence — one of the most extraordinary public art installations in America, where hundreds of bonfires are lit on the surface of the rivers running through downtown Providence while gondoliers and ambient music create a transcendent urban experience. WaterFire's remarkable transformation of Providence's rivers into a public art experience and its extraordinary community impact (300,000 visitors annually) create an entertainment district of genuine American public art cultural significance.

Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903

Providence, Rhode Island

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center presents the largest indoor public garden display in New England.

Providence, Rhode Island

Roger Williams Park and Zoo presents seasonal light displays and concert events in a 435-acre Providence park.

1000 Elmwood Ave 02907

Providence, Rhode Island

Thayer Street on College Hill serves Brown University and RISD with Providence's most intellectually vibrant entertainment corridor — a walkable street where outstanding independent restaurants, excellent bars, and the extraordinary combined creative energy of two of America's most artistically influential schools create an entertainment environment of remarkable American academic creative significance.

Thayer St, Providence, RI 02906

Providence, Rhode Island

WaterFire Providence is one of America's most extraordinary public arts and entertainment events — a multi-sensory installation on the Providence River where 97 bonfires burning on the water create a magical backdrop for music, performance, and community gathering that has attracted 10+ million visitors and received UNESCO recognition as an extraordinary cultural event. WaterFire's extraordinary impact on Providence's revitalization (credited with transforming Providence's self-perception from a rust belt also-ran to a vibrant cultural capital) makes it one of the most consequential public art projects in American urban history.

Waterplace Park, Providence, RI 02903

Providence, Rhode Island

Waterplace Park is the centerpiece of Providence's most spectacular public entertainment experience — the WaterFire Providence art installation that lights 100 bonfires on the rivers threading through downtown on selected evenings from May through November, drawing 1 million visitors annually to watch the floating fires to classical and world music. The park's surrounding restaurant and bar district capitalizes on WaterFire nights to create one of New England's most unique evening entertainment atmospheres.

Waterplace Park, Providence 02903

Providence, Rhode Island

Wayland Square presents boutiques and restaurants on Providence's East Side near Brown University.

Providence, Rhode Island

Wickenden Street presents antique shops, galleries, and restaurants in Providence's Fox Point neighborhood.

Richmond, Rhode Island

Kenyon's Grist Mill presents a working 1886 water-powered gristmill with an annual Johnnycake Festival in Richmond.

Richmond, Rhode Island

Richmond presents restaurants and farm stands in rural South County, Rhode Island.

Scituate, Rhode Island

Clayville Store presents a historic country store and event space in rural Scituate, Rhode Island.

Scituate, Rhode Island

Scituate Reservoir presents scenic drives and event space around Rhode Island's largest body of fresh water.

Scituate, Rhode Island

Scituate Village presents antique shops and restaurants known for its annual Scituate Art Festival.

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Georgiaville Pond presents a mill-pond recreation area in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Smith-Appleby House Museum presents colonial-era farmstead heritage exhibits and community events in Smithfield.

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Smithfield presents restaurants serving Bryant University's campus community.

Tiverton, Rhode Island

Fort Barton Woods presents Revolutionary War earthworks and trails overlooking the Sakonnet River in Tiverton.

Tiverton, Rhode Island

Tiverton Four Corners presents galleries, farm stands, and restaurants in a historic crossroads village.

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Kingston Hill presents a historic village crossroads entertainment district near URI's Kingston campus.

Wakefield, Rhode Island

South County Museum presents rural Rhode Island heritage exhibits and living-history events near Wakefield.

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Wakefield Village presents restaurants and shops in South Kingstown's commercial center.

Warren, Rhode Island

Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame presents exhibits honoring the state's musical heritage in downtown Warren.

Warren, Rhode Island

Warren Village presents restaurants and the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in a historic waterfront town.

Warwick, Rhode Island

Apponaug Village presents restaurants in Warwick's historic mill village center.

Warwick, Rhode Island

Conimicut Village presents waterfront restaurants and a historic lighthouse in Warwick.

Warwick, Rhode Island

Goddard Memorial State Park presents a golf course, beach, and event pavilions along Greenwich Bay in Warwick.

Warwick, Rhode Island

Warwick's hotel and conference district presents events near T.F. Green International Airport.

Warwick, Rhode Island

Warwick Mall area presents restaurants and shopping in Rhode Island's second-largest city.

West Greenwich, Rhode Island

Big River Management Area presents hiking and equestrian trails across 8,000 acres in West Greenwich.

West Greenwich, Rhode Island

West Greenwich presents restaurants near Big River Management Area in rural Rhode Island.

West Warwick, Rhode Island

Arctic Village presents restaurants in a historic mill village center in West Warwick.

West Warwick, Rhode Island

Natick Village presents a historic mill village entertainment district along the Pawtuxet River in West Warwick.

West Warwick, Rhode Island

Royal Mill presents a converted historic textile mill with event and gallery space in West Warwick.

West Warwick, Rhode Island

West Warwick presents community festivals and mill-village heritage events.

Westerly, Rhode Island

Misquamicut Beach presents an arcade, mini-golf, and beachfront restaurants along Rhode Island's south shore.

Westerly, Rhode Island

Misquamicut State Beach presents Rhode Island's premier south-shore beach alongside the Misquamicut arcade district.

Wickford, Rhode Island

Wickford Harbor presents a working marina and waterfront restaurants in North Kingstown.

Wickford, Rhode Island

Wickford Village presents a picturesque harbor entertainment district with galleries and restaurants in North Kingstown.

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Market Square presents restaurants along the Blackstone River in downtown Woonsocket.

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Museum of Work and Culture presents French-Canadian mill-worker heritage exhibits in downtown Woonsocket.

42 S Main St 02895