Providence offers many choices if you are an angler. Some of the best saltwater fishing can be found off the coast with in-shore and rock casting fishing available. Excellent freshwater fishing awaits at Wood and Pawcatuck Rivers, just to name a couple of the most popular destinations.
There's art for art's sake, and then there's art with a purpose. The latter is what you will find when you visit the Woods-Gerry Gallery . The gallery exclusively exhibits the work of the students and faculty of the Rhode Island Independent School District. This ever-changing collection underscores the talents and expressive abilities of artists who are a vital part of our community. The art is expressed through various mediums that include glass, graphic design, textiles, architecture, painting and photography.
Satisfy your appetite for history with a visit to the highly unique Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson and Wales University. See impressive exhibits and attractions like American cast iron stoves that date back to the 1800s, ancient Roman silverware, a huge cookbook collection and over 4,000 menus from all over the world. The various exhibits also feature such appetizing fare as the history of the microwave, authentic parts of classic diners, and a history of open hearths. This fun and entertaining venue offers quite a lot to sink your teeth into!