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Woonsocket Train Depot

One Depot Square Woonsocket 02895 Designed for the Providence and Worcester Railroad, the Woonsocket Depot is an elaborately decorated brick building which was the finest on-line passenger depot on the P&W line. It replaced the original 1847 depot which was destroyed by fire. This historic train…

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Newman Congregational Church

100 Newman Avenue East Providence 02914 This still active congregation was organized in 1643 by the Reverend Samuel Newman and the first Newman Meeting House, which served also as a meeting hall for village business, was built across the street from today’s church in the center of what was the Ring…

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Newman Cemetery

Newman & Pawtucket Avenue East Providence 02914 One of the oldest in the state, the Newman Cemetery was established in 1643, when the area was part of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. It is located at the southwest corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues, adjacent to the Newman Congregational Church. Its…

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Stillwater Scenic Trail

Farnum Pike Route 104 Smithfield Avenue An open flat lane; excellent river and pond views on one side, forest views, rocky slopes and open fields on the other; fishing spots; water birds and songbirds; two dams; remains of the old Stillwater Mill; a plaque honoring World War I soldiers. This is one…

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Old Orchard Farm

505 Old River Road Manville, 08264 Farm Stand & Greenhouse, quality plants and produce for 35 seasons and counting! Reopening this season under new owners. Garden to table, let's grow together! Old Orchard Farm…

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Summer Pawtucket Farmers Market at the Guild

461 Main Street Pawtucket 02860 Every Friday night May through October, the Pawtucket Farmers Market will be at its new home at The Guild in Pawtucket. Have a brew, enjoy some tunes, and get your grocery shopping done in one convenient place. Just a hop, skip and a jump from the new MBTA station in…

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The "Conjuring House"

1677 Round Top Road Burrillville, 02830 This historic house is the original house that spawned "The Conjuring" franchise. NOTE: you must purchase a ticket online before visiting this site. Only pre-registered guests are allowed on the property. The Old Arnold Estate, located in Harrisville, R.I., is…

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Madeira Restaurant

288 Warren Avenue East Providence 02914 A Taste of Madeira in the heart Of New England Beginning as a 58-seat local eatery servicing East Providence's Portuguese community, Madeira has grown into one of the largest and most respected restaurants in the greater Providence area. Madeira Restaurant has…

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Khaosan Thai Street Food

332 Warren Avenue East Providence 02914 At Khaosan we bring authentic Thai Food to you at affordable prices, offering a wide variety of Street food! Khaosan Thai Street Food     #Asia  …

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Italian Corner Deli Market

10 Boyd Avenue East Providence 02914 Their commitment is to serve the Italian foods that you would be served if you were in Italy today. The authenticity of their products and prepared dishes is the reflection and representation of their Italian culture. Specializing in Italian deli sandwiches…

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