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Barnaby Evans’s riverfire installation remains the city’s signature spectacle, with multiple 2025 lightings announced. Recognized by major outlets and local tourism boards as a must-see communal art event.
Free public art event with bonfires on the river, music, food
4 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903 Get directions
Donut shop · West End
Artisan donuts, brioche, and coffee drinks with vegan options
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Coffee shop · College Hill
Asian-inspired coffee, matcha, tea, pastries, wine, sake
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Arts organization · Valley
Industrial arts campus offering welding, blacksmithing & ceramics classes
American restaurant · Federal Hill
Seasonal New American bistro with open kitchen, buzz among foodies
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Vegan restaurant · Downtown
Vegan food hall: restaurants, bars, bakery, coffee shop, market
9 Postcards
Mexican restaurant · College Hill
Tex-Mex cantina with fried ice cream, spicy mac & cheese
New American restaurant · Fox Point
New American bistro featuring tasting menus & shareable plates
8 Postcards
Public library · Downtown
Elegant historic venue offering affordable wedding rentals and free workshops
Bakery · Fox Point
Savory dishes, handcrafted baklava, mint tea, and Arabic coffee
New American restaurant · Downtown
Seasonal small plates featuring handmade pasta & fresh fish
10 Postcards