Providence district, Rhode Island, United States

Places to visit near Smithfield

Smithfield is a town in Providence district, Rhode Island, United States, home to about 21,872 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 14 parks. The must-see places are Lake Bel Air (6 km), Waterman Reservoir Dam (7 km) and Woonsocket Falls (8 km).

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Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, Providence district, Rhode Island, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Smithfield at a glance

Location
Providence district, Rhode Island, United States
Population
about 21,872
Coordinates
41.9220° N, 71.5495° W
Places within 50 km
143 (143 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Smithfield

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Smithfield

62 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Smithfield. The closest is Lincoln Woods State Park (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Smithfield

52 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Smithfield. The closest is Lake Bel Air (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Smithfield

38 churches within 100 km of Smithfield. The closest is Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Smithfield

29 parks within 100 km of Smithfield. The closest is Roger Williams National Monument (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Smithfield

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Smithfield. The closest is State Arsenal (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Smithfield

23 museums within 100 km of Smithfield. The closest is Museum of Work and Culture (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Smithfield

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Smithfield
  2. 8 km Woonsocket Falls · waterfall, Providence
  3. 4 km Saint Andrews Episcopal Church · church, Providence
  4. 5 km Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam · dam, Providence
  5. 6 km Lake Bel Air · lake, Providence
  6. 11 km Waterman Reservoir Dam · dam, Providence
  7. 7 km Back to Smithfield

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How to reach Smithfield

    All places near Smithfield by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Smithfield by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3262Lincoln Woods State Park (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2752Lake Bel Air (6 km)
    Churches1538Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (11 km)
    Parks1429Roger Williams National Monument (19 km)
    Forts & heritage828State Arsenal (20 km)
    Museums1323Museum of Work and Culture (11 km)
    Other attractions1020Cogswell Tower (17 km)
    Beaches & coast1112Green Jacket Shoal (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints312Jerimoth Hill (26 km)
    Treks34Warner Trail (32 km)
    Waterfalls33Woonsocket Falls (8 km)
    Temples22Beth Israel Temple (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Sharon Mosque (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Gull Rocks (62 km)
    Caves11King Phillip's Cave (44 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Nawamintararachutis (53 km)

    Smithfield: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Smithfield?

    Lake Bel Air (lake, about 6 km), Waterman Reservoir Dam (dam, about 7 km), Woonsocket Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam (dam, about 11 km), Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (church, about 11 km), Museum of Work and Culture (museum, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Smithfield?

    143 places on Spotwander: 32 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 14 parks, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Smithfield?

    Lincoln Woods State Park, about 13 km by road; Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Smithfield?

    Lake Bel Air, about 6 km by road; Waterman Reservoir Dam (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Smithfield?

    Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, about 11 km by road; Saylesville Meeting House (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Smithfield?

    Start in Smithfield, visit Woonsocket Falls, then Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, then Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam, then Lake Bel Air, then Waterman Reservoir Dam, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Smithfield?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Smithfield

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Smithfield’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Smithfield on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.