Providence district, Rhode Island, United States

Places to visit near Woonsocket

Woonsocket is a town in Providence district, Rhode Island, United States, home to about 41,475 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches and 16 parks. The must-see places are Museum of Work and Culture (1 km), Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (2 km) and Woonsocket Falls (5 km).

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Woonsocket at a glance

Location
Providence district, Rhode Island, United States
Population
about 41,475
Coordinates
42.0029° N, 71.5148° W
Places within 50 km
161 (161 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Woonsocket

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Woonsocket: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Woonsocket

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Woonsocket. The closest is Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Woonsocket

57 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Woonsocket. The closest is Cormier Woods (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Woonsocket

38 churches within 100 km of Woonsocket. The closest is Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Woonsocket

34 parks within 100 km of Woonsocket. The closest is Southwick's Zoo (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Woonsocket

24 museums within 100 km of Woonsocket. The closest is Museum of Work and Culture (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Woonsocket

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Woonsocket. The closest is State Arsenal (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Woonsocket

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Woonsocket
  2. 1 km Museum of Work and Culture · museum, Providence
  3. 5 km Woonsocket Falls · waterfall, Providence
  4. 4 km Lake Bel Air · lake, Providence
  5. 6 km Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam · dam, Providence
  6. 5 km Saint Andrews Episcopal Church · church, Providence
  7. 2 km Back to Woonsocket

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How to reach Woonsocket

    All places near Woonsocket by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Woonsocket by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3262Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3757Cormier Woods (12 km)
    Churches2238Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (2 km)
    Parks1634Southwick's Zoo (11 km)
    Museums1324Museum of Work and Culture (1 km)
    Other attractions718Cogswell Tower (21 km)
    Forts & heritage1117State Arsenal (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints614Noon Hill (30 km)
    Beaches & coast811Green Jacket Shoal (29 km)
    Treks24Warner Trail (23 km)
    Waterfalls33Woonsocket Falls (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Sharon Mosque (35 km)
    Temples23Sri Lakshmi Temple (38 km)
    Caves11King Phillip's Cave (40 km)
    Buddhist sites01Wat Nawamintararachutis (52 km)

    Woonsocket: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Woonsocket?

    Museum of Work and Culture (museum, about 1 km), Saint Andrews Episcopal Church (church, about 2 km), Woonsocket Falls (waterfall, about 5 km), Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam (dam, about 7 km), Lake Bel Air (lake, about 10 km), Miscoe Lake (lake, about 10 km).

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

    161 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches, 16 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Woonsocket?

    Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam, about 7 km by road; Lake Bel Air (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Woonsocket?

    Cormier Woods, about 12 km by road; Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Woonsocket?

    Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, about 2 km by road; Saylesville Meeting House (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Woonsocket?

    Start in Woonsocket, visit Museum of Work and Culture, then Woonsocket Falls, then Lake Bel Air, then Slatersville Reservoir Lower Dam, then Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Woonsocket?

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

    Towns near Woonsocket

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