Providence River Walk — Attraction in Providence

Riverwalks seem to be all the rage in urban development in recent decades and I have walked along a lot of them and this one is among the better ones I have visited..it seems like it developed culturally over time rather than the brainchild of some urban development. Gurus to attract tourists. I went in the evening which I attributed to the easy time I had parking and accessing it. When was the last time you drove into the downtown area of any city and found a parking spot on the street directly in front of the restaurant you were going. Haha. Hey it was beautiful. Providence has always been a drive through city for me going between NY and Boston. I also learned about waterfront events they have and plan on attending...

The PVD Riverwalk is on the Providence River and is 2.4-miles long; it's an out and back trail. It's connected to Waterplace Park and lined with a cobblestone walkway. The walk is lined with beautiful views of the city and restaurants. There are bridges throughout which crosses the river. There are usually gondolas riding by during the warmer months; feels like you're in Italy for a split second. It's well lit at night and a great spot to watch the Water Fire event. There are some street crossing, so be cognizant of that. I usually park at the mall and pay a small fee and walk on over. Overall, a lovely, urban walk and a great way to...

It's a wonderful place strolling with family & friends. Check out their waterfire event. It really " hot". The next one is in Labor Day & only partially bonfires will be lite. But if you go at the end of September, it's a full event. Besides high-end restaurants, there's will be some food trucks and crafts vendors. There's a big mall at the start point called the Basin near state capital. Parking at street $1.25/hr & free after 6 pm. Other parking garages $ 8-20 depending on how...