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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 11 of 67 attractions in Providence
Traveler Description: One of America's oldest lending libraries established in 1753.
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Attraction type: Library, Historic site, Other, Architectural building
Address: 251 Benefit Street Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-421-6970
Fax: 401-421-2860

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The Providence Biltmore $190 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Saunders Inn at Brown University N/A 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3.0 of 5 stars
Courtyard Providence Downtown $195 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Hotel Providence $256 0.5 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Renaissance Providence Hotel $254 0.6 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Joe Marzilli's Old Canteen 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Bob and Timmy's Grilled Pizza 0.9 mi 1.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
La Laiterie 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4.0 of 5 stars
WaterFire 1.6 mi 2.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Cliff Walk 24.3 mi 39.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Providence Athenaeum” Fodors.com
“Providence Athenaeum” Frommer's
“Where Greek Ideals Meet New England Charm” New York Times (free registration required)
“Gallery Nights grow so you truly see the gamut in Providence” ExploreNewEngland.com / Boston Globe
“Weekend in Providence, Rhode Island” Offbeat travel
“More to see in Providence than TV show” cincinnati.com / Associated Press

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Providence Athenaeum Address

251 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-421-6970 Fax: 401-421-2860