Location: From East Providence to Route 103, along the Providence River
Length: 2.4 miles (3.862 km)
Time To Allow: 15 minutes

Description/Highlights/Points of Interest

Veterans Memorial Parkway affords impressive vistas of the downtown Providence skyline. The Parkway, which is lined with mature maple, oak, black pine and sycamore trees, winds its way past the locally notable landmarks of Squantum Woods, Watchemoket Cove and Fort Hill Overlook. Although entirely within urban area, the Parkway has pastoral charm with the nearby urban landscape masked by the adjacent heavily wooded areas of both public and private land.

Constructed between 1910 and 1920, the Veterans Memorial Parkway is an example of the Parkway movement in the early 20th century and has been recommended as eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

The following organizations offer trips in Rhode Island:

Cape Cod, the Islands and Newport
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America's history began along New England's rugged shores. Explore a rich maritime legacy beautifully preserved in the grey-weathered shingles of Cape Cod homes, dunes dotted with lighthouses, quaint harbors, rose-lined country roads and magnificent beaches. Cruise to legendary offshore islands, steeped in lore from whaling days; many features remain relatively unchanged.

Islands of Southern New England
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Cruising is an ideal way to explore the waters surrounding New England's beautiful islands and coastal towns; discover centuries-old villages, magnificent beaches and wind-swept landscapes. This unique vacation gives you an opportunity, most days, to pursue your favorite leisure activity.

Grand Autumn New England
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Enjoy four two-night stays in the classic destinations of autumn in New England! Our longest fall foliage excursion gives you more time to explore spectacular landscapes vibrant in color, steeped in historical attractions, and brimming with charming "Americana." Travel from New York City through the states of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut for the quintessential journey through autumn in New England.