From May to October, 100 bonfires blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through downtown Providence. With a background of classical and world music, Water Fire is an unforgettable experience.

The RISD traces the history of art through antiquity to the present through exhibitions and a 80,000 piece collection of art, from all media, including paintings, sculptures, costumes, prints, photographs and more representing cultures from around the world.

See the 1500 animals on display, including elephants, snow leopards, moon bears, gibbons and more. The zoo is open year-round.

This 1786 Georgian-style mansion is filled with John Brown's favorite objects and art that he received during his famous China trade.

Internationally renowned, with a half a million items in its collection, explore five thousand years of culinary history under one roof.

Stroll by the river past the Venice inspired bridges and see a street artist at work and enjoy the public art on this four-acre park and scenic riverwalk.

This historic district of Providence is known as Little Italy, you'll know you've arrived by the gateway, complete with bronzed pinecone.

This marble building houses King Charles' 1663 charter for the Rhode Island colony.

This 1865 Renaissance Revival Mansion has been described by the New York Times as one of "the most complete, authentic and intact Victorian houses in the country."