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• Cathedral of Saint John, 271 North Main Street, ☎ +1 401 331-4622, www.visitrhodeisland.com/what-to-see/museums/252/cathedral-of-saint-john-episcopal. One of the four original colonial parishes in Rhode Island, established in 1722. Church constructed in 1810.

• First Baptist Church in America, 75 North Main Street, ☎ +1 401 454-3418, www.fbcia.org. This historic landmark is currently being renovated, but it is also one of the oldest churches in the country. It has been on College Hill since 1638.

• John Brown House, 52 Power Street, ☎ +1 401 331-8575, providence.citysearch.com/profile/11323391/providence_ri/john_brown_house.html. Tuesday through Saturday from 10AM to 5PM. Historic house of John Brown, a member of the Orient trade.

• Prospect Terrace Park, Congdon Street (next to 48 Congdon Street). This park is the burial site of Roger Williams and contains a monument of him. It offers one of the most spectacular views of the city of Providence.

The view from Prospect Terrace Park

• Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas Street, ☎ +1 401 331-1114, www.providenceartclub.org. weekdays 12 to 5, weekends 2 to 4. If you appreciate art, this is probably a place you should stop by. It was founded in 1880 to increase the appreciation of art in the local community. It is home to studios, galleries, and a clubhouse, and is a popular hangout for local artists. Maxwell Mays Gallery and Dodge House Gallery are free to the public.

• The Providence Athenaeum, 251 Benefit Street, ☎ +1 401 421-6970, www.providenceathenaeum.org. sept. through may: M-Th 9AM-7PM, Fr to Sa 9AM-5PM, Su 1PM-5PM. This library was founded in 1753 and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. It is a member-supported library, and is free to the public regardless of whether or not you're a member. This is more than just a library: it holds many historical and cultural artifacts from the surrounding area, and is a great way to discover some of the city's history.

• Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art (The RISD Museum), 224 Benefit Street, ☎ +1 401 545-6500, www.risdmuseum.org. T to Su 10AM-5PM; open 'til 9PM the third Thursday of every month. If you like art, this museum has a variety of different styles. While it does showcase some local talent, exhibits showcasing international artists are often a big part of the museum experience. The works of modern artist Dale Chihuly can be seen until January 2009. Tours are available and the museum has special activities that are meant to entertain families. adults are $10 (there are student discounts) children 5-18 are $2, children under 5 are free.

• Shakespeare’s Head, 21 Meeting Street, ☎ +1 401 831-7440. This building was built in 1722 by John Carter and is one of the most aged structures in Providence. It was implemented for printing the Providence Gazette. Contains a popular garden relative to the area.

• First Unitarian Church, 1 Benevolent Street Providence 02906, ☎ +1 401 421-7970, www.firstunitarianprov.org. Service begins at the Meeting House on Sundays at 10:30AM from the Sunday after Labor Day through mid-June and at 10AM during the Summer.. This is a historic church, it was built in 1816.

• Congdon Street Baptist Church, 17 Congdon Street, ☎ +1 401 421-4032 (info@csbchurch.org, fax: 401-861-8990), csbchurch.org. begins at 11AM on Sundays. This is a historic church built in 1874.