Things To Do
Providence Pedestrian Bridge
Walk along the pedestrian bridge and Providence River and enjoy views of the City! This is where Jonathan and Ashleigh got engaged :) This activity pairs well with a trip to Bayberry Garden - a restaurant linked further down this page. Reservations recommended.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
A lovely indoor activity - take a walk through Providence's botanical gardens. If the weather is nice, be sure to also walk the grounds of Roger Williams Park's walking paths and trails. There is also a zoo on site. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm, last admission at 3:30pm. Tickets are usually $5.
RISD Museum
From their website: "Established in 1877, the RISD Museum is a dynamic space for creative exploration, learning, and community engagement. We unlock the creative process by integrating art, design, and education, inviting active participation in the making and meaning of art. Spanning cultures from ancient times to the present, our collection fosters accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful connections across communities." Open Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday-Sunday 10am - 5pm, Thursday 12 - 8pm. Free on Thursdays after 5pm and all day Sunday. $22 at other times. We recommend pairing this activity with a meal at DenDen Cafe Asiana - linked further down this page!
East Bay Bike Path
Take a walk along the route of our first date! Park at the lot at 512 Veterans Memorial Parkway, then head south along the causeway. New since our first date is a troll art sculpture by Thomas Dambo. This path is also great for cycling, but may be a bit chilly in April.
Gather
Take a glass blowing class and take home your own ornament, drinking glass, or other glass object of your choice! Gather is located close to the historic Federal Hill area - have a meal at Massimo Ristorante (linked further down this page) before or after!
Garden Grille
Our favorite vegetarian spot in Rhode Island! Yummy food for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Go next door to Wildflour for a sweet treat after dinner.
Massimo Ristorante
A great spot for Italian food in the historic Federal Hill area of Providence!
Bayberry Garden Restaurant
From their website "Bayberry Garden offers a uniquely New England-inspired dining experience that melds creative seasonal dishes, a sustainable raw bar, and exploratory wine, cocktail and beer lists, with immersive restaurant design." Delicious food - and close to the pedestrian bridge!
Den Den Café Asiana
Delicious Korean & Japanese food!
Tortilla Flats
Mexican and southwestern food!