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Places (POIs) visited during this tour

Place #1
Distance: 0.00mi , Attraction : Government Building (Recommended selfie spot).
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Smith & Francis (after Park), Providence, RI 02903, USA
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Rhode Island State House – A Dome of Democracy
On your right is the Rhode Island State House, one of the most striking landmarks in Providence. Completed in 1904, this neoclassical building is the seat of Rhode Island’s government, housing the offices of the governor, the General Assembly, and the lieutenant governor.

The most eye-catching feature is its massive white marble dome, one of the largest self-supporting marble domes in the world. At the very top stands the statue of the Independent Man, a bronze figure symbolizing Rhode Island’s tradition of liberty and independence—a nod to the state’s founding principle of religious freedom and its bold break from British rule in 1776.

Inside, the State House is just as impressive, with grand marble staircases, murals by artist James Allen King depicting Rhode Island’s history, and battle flags from the state’s regiments dating all the way back to the American Revolution.

This building doesn’t just serve as a seat of power—it’s a monument to Rhode Island’s independent spirit. So as you pass, take in the gleaming dome and remember: in the smallest state in the Union, big ideas of freedom and self-rule have always stood tall.

  https://www.ri.gov/statehouse/
Place #2
Distance: 0.27mi , Attraction : National Memorial (Recommended selfie spot).
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5 Smith St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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Roger Williams National Memorial – A City Founded on Freedom
On your right is the Roger Williams National Memorial, a small but powerful park that honors the founder of Providence and one of the most important figures in early American history.

In 1636, Roger Williams fled religious persecution in Massachusetts and settled here, where he established Providence as a place of true religious freedom and separation of church and state—radical ideas for the 17th century. His vision laid the foundation not only for Rhode Island but also for principles later enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

The memorial is located on part of the original land Williams received from the Narragansett people. Today, it’s a peaceful green space with walking paths, gardens, and exhibits that tell the story of Williams’s life and legacy. You’ll also find the Antram-Gray House, one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings, now serving as a visitor center.

Though modest in size, this park represents a giant step in the American experiment: the idea that people of all faiths—or no faith—should be free to live side by side.

  https://www.nps.gov/rowi/index.htm
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour

Map Pin Place 1 Rhode Island State House – A Dome of Democracy
Map Pin Place 2 Roger Williams National Memorial – A City Founded on Freedom
Map Pin Place 3 Brown University Van Wickle Gates
Map Pin Place 4 John Brown House Museum
Map Pin Place 5 Benefit Street – The Mile of History
Map Pin Place 6 Providence Athenæum – A Temple of Books
Map Pin Place 7 RISD Museum – Art in the Creative Capital
Map Pin Place 8 First Baptist Church in America
Map Pin Place 9 Waterplace Park
Map Pin Place 10 Woonasquatucket River – A Lifeline of Providence
Map Pin Place 11 The Superman Building & The Arcade – Tallest and Oldest
Map Pin Place 12 Providence City Hall – Gilded Age Government
Map Pin Place 13 Providence Performing Arts Center
Map Pin Place 14 195 District Park & Providence River Pedestrian Bridge – A New Chapter for Downtown
Map Pin Place 15 Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Map Pin Place 16 Federal Hill's DePasquale Plaza



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