Providence

Plan a full day to take in this regal 435-acre Victorian park where you can picnic... rent a swan paddleboat, or ride a Victorian-style carousel. — Fodor's

Of the many excellent college and university museums in New England, this ranks near the top for the breadth of its collection. — Frommer's

The campus of Brown University exudes Ivy League charm. — Lonely Planet

The original 1663 parchment charter granted by King Charles II to the colony of Rhode Island is the centerpiece of the museum. — Fodor's

Here Edgar Allan Poe courted poet Sarah Helen Whitman and signed a periodical in the collection. — Fodor's

Send objects flying through air tubes at the Play Power exhibit. — Travel + Leisure

The city's wealthiest families lived along the "mile of history" during the 18th and early 19th centuries. — Fodor's

During the Federal Hill Stroll (usually held in early June) festivalgoers enjoy music and sample signature cuisine at numerous eateries within a ¾-mile stretch of Atwells Avenue. — Fodor's

This area's charming, tree-shaded streets, lined with architecture ranging from Colonial to Italianate, represents one of the most beautifully preserved historic districts in the nation. — Michelin Guide

The two-term Rhode Island governor made his fortune selling textiles to both armies during the Civil War and spared no expense in building this home, which was completed in 1863. — Fodor's

A great spot from which to get an overview of Providence is the elevated, compact green space known as Prospect Terrace Park. — Lonely Planet

The Providence Perfuming Arts Center is a popular venue that not only earns praise for its events but also for its history. — U.S. News & World Report

Built in 1910 and named for Abraham Lincoln's secretary, "the Hay" houses Brown University Library's collections of rare books and manuscripts. — Fodor's

Before prime-time TV was a thing and smartphones ruled our waking lives, entertainment was achieved through communal events—dance halls, concerts, parades. — Travel + Leisure