Walking along the Providence River is a beautiful experience in Providence and the center of the city. The river is formed by the convergence of two smaller rivers and it the historic place where Providence was first started by Roger Williams. Along it you are able to walk some of the most beautiful parts of the city with colonial history and community monuments on one side and the high-rise buildings of the city's downtown on the other. It is made for pictures, and I highly recommend you visit here. Visually, it was the highlight of our 2-mile walk through the city.

Went for the FIREWATER experience. Lots of vendors but the experience of walking along the river and seeing the fires on the water was fun.

I was born and raised in Rhode Island until my marriage took me out of state in 1972. I have always prided myself in being a Rhode Islander and have praised its history, beauty and cultural assets to all I meet. Recently I returned for a reunion, and my husband and I decided to take a gondola ride on the river for the first time. The river was filthy and full of trash. Before this feature is advertised, make sure it is clean or your visitors won't be very happy. Plus, the high fee of $99 is a bit much. I have been up the Eiffel Tower in Paris for under $50 US. I will not recommend this advertised attraction to anyone.

We took the Amtrak to Providence from Boston and enjoyed the city for a day. We strolled along on the Riverwalk and had a picnic lunch in the park. We really liked Providence.

at one time this river was hidden and running just underground but along came a great Mayor who had a bit of a checkered past/and future but he loved his city,he was they say The Prince of the City/book of the same name. Along came Waterfire that now has models all around the world and they come here to learn how they do it. Gondolas run here and an event during the warmer weather called Waterfire Outstanding..if in town do not miss it. no charge to see it. great entertainment and free seating, small amount of parking on the streets and in a nearby garage. A Not to be missed event.check for dates and times.