Pawtucket Pawtucket Public Library is one of this country s finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture. Its main doorway is an exact copy of the Erechtheum in Athens. Also, in Pawtucket is the Slater Mill Historic Site, which pays tribute to the Old Slater Mill founded there in 1773. Throughout the state, there are hundreds of other areas of interest. Beautiful beaches on Narragansett Bay are a sure lure on warm spring and summer days.
State parks offer opportunities to find peaceful beauty in the Ocean State.
Museums Rhode Island s museums range from the tiny Fireman s Memorial in Wickford to the majestic Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design. This nationally acclaimed museum houses many artistic treasures. Try the Art Museum s Gift Shop. This houses the Brown University collection of Indian, Eskimo, and South American plus Aboriginal art and artifacts. In addition to Rhode Island College s own theatre performances, excellent artistic performances are available throughout Rhode Island.