Northern Rhode Island is home to theaters, museums, parks and more. Below is a list of different places to visit and things to do locally.
Cultural/Arts Organizations:
13 Moons Turtle Clan: The goal of 13 Moons Turtle Clan is to share the cultural heritage and diversity of American Indians with the surrounding communities and to organize American Indian celebrations and activities.
1775 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920; (401) 400-1331
The Assembly Theatre: The Assembly Theatre hosts plays, musicals and comedians.
26 East Avenue, Harrisville, RI 02830; (401) 568-4300 ext 139
Autumnfest: Autumnfest is a carnival held every Columbus Day weekend.
World War II Memorial Park, Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, 02895; (401) 768-3460
Museum of Work & Culture: The Museum of Work & Culture shares the stories of the men, women, and children who came to find a better life in Rhode Island’s mill towns in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
42 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895; (401) 769-9675
RiverzEdge Arts Project: RiverzEdge Arts Project is a social enterprise that provides talented underserved teens hands-on work experience in graphic design, digital photography, screen-printing and visual arts.
Second Avenue School, Woonsocket, RI 02895; (401) 767-2100
Stadium Theatre: The Stadium Theatre is an entertainment venue featuring plays, musicals and comedians as well as a teaching and learning center.
28 Monument Square, Woonsocket, RI 02895; (401) 762-4545
St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center: A nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the former St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church.
84 Cumberland Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895; (401) 356-0713
Libraries:
Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library: Offers resources and classes for adults and children.
100 Tinkham Lane, Harrisville, Rhode Island 02830; (401) 710-7800
North Smithfield Public Library: Offers resources and classes for adults and children.
20 Main Street, Slatersville, RI 02876; (401) 767-2780
Woonsocket Harris Public Library: Offers resources and classes for adults and children.
303 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI 02985; (401) 769-9044
Parks:
Blackstone River Bikeway: When completed, this bikeway will extend forty-eight miles from downtown Worcester, Massachusetts to India Point Park in Providence, Rhode Island; from there it will connect with the existing East Bay Bikepath and continue on to Bristol, RI.
(401) 762-0250
Lincoln Woods State Park: Visitors to Lincoln Woods can enjoy swimming at the fresh water beach, trout fishing, playing ball, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, or just relaxing under a shade tree.
2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln, RI 02865; (401) 723-7892
Spring Lake Beach: The Spring Lake Beach Recreational Facility offers visitors from all over Rhode Island the following amenities: swim dock, food concessions, restrooms with outdoor showers, children’s slides at the water’s edge, picnic tables, and arcade.
50 Old Hillside Drive, Glendale, RI 02826; (401) 568-9474