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Water Place Park and Riverwalk

Memorial Boulevard, Providence, RI 02903
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Ranked #25 of 60 attractions in Providence
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Parks, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Hiking, City walk sightseeing
Owner description: Watch a street artist sketching the city, enjoy a lovely stroll by the river past Venice inspired bridges or see some wonderful public art, all at...... more » Owner description: Watch a street artist sketching the city, enjoy a lovely stroll by the river past Venice inspired bridges or see some wonderful public art, all at this well-designed four-acre park and scenic riverwalk, considered to be the heart of the restoration of Providence's downtown area. « less
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Rhode Island
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

This is a wonderful event that happens several times a year and most often in the warm summer months. It transforms downtown Providence into something very special like a slice of Europe. It is a multi dimensional performance art. From the boats in the river restocking the fires to the street artists and food vendors.The music selections they play are... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012
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Pretty walk along downtown. Lots of restaurants to stop along the way. Its near the mall, but other then that has no shelter so go in good weather. More

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CT
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

A lovely park..........................Thanks Buddy! More

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See 3 more reviews by Podpaddler for Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 1, 2011
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the one-star review makes no sense. there's no service because it's a river walk. perhaps they're thinking of one of the many restaurants across the street? anyway, i had to write a review because the one-star review is totally ridiculous. it's a beautiful, albiet somewhat short, walk along the river as it empties out into the bay. it is especially... More

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Warwick, Rhode Island
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2010
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Sure, you want to relax by the river, but waiting over an HOUR for food in the blazing hot sun AND they can't be bothered to put a patio umbrella in the hole in your outdoor table?? Waiters are curt at best; with no apologies offered to anyone, and rude at best to tell others there are no outdoor seats... More

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Woonsocket, RI
1 review
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2003
15
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To really appreciate Waterplace and Riverwalk, you may have to have seen the area 25 years ago. But a walk through it (which takes about 20 minutes) is always delightful, even without ever having experienced the stinking ditch full of old tires and refrigerators (and worse) meandering between dirt lots and rusting weed-infested defunct rail lines.If you're a fan of... More

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