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Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit Street
Providence, RI 02903
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Traveller Description: One of America's oldest lending libraries established in 1753.
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Attraction type: Library, Historic site, Other, Architectural building
Address: 251 Benefit Street Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-421-6970
Fax: 401-421-2860
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Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown £94 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Providence Marriott Downtown £116 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Renaissance Providence Hotel £179 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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The Parkside 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Pot au Feu 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
New Rivers 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
John Hay Library 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Cable Car Cinema & Cafe 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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Providence Athenaeum Address

251 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-421-6970 Fax: 401-421-2860