Woonsocket

Woonsocket is a city in Rhode Island along the northern border with Massachusetts.

By bus
RIPTA offers bus service from Providence.

Get around

 * RIPTA: Woonsocket Flex Service - Phone: in-state: +1-877-906-3539, or +1 401-784-9500, ext. 220 M-F 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM to make your reservations. Please call at least 48 hours in advance. RIPTA will pick you up near or directly at your desired location. Driving hours are M-F 6AM - 6:30PM.

By taxi

 * Valley Cab Co., Woonsocket, +1 401 762-500, If you want or need a cab ride you will have to call the station and then wait probably around 30 or so minutes for the taxi driver to actually show up at your location.

Do

 * Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, 1 Depot Sq., +1 401 762-0250. Hosts tours of the most historical sites in the Blackstone Valley including old mills and river passageways.
 * Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, 1 Depot Sq., +1 401 762-0250. Hosts tours of the most historical sites in the Blackstone Valley including old mills and river passageways.

Buy

 * Main Street Shops, The main street shopping area is filled with a variety of stores and shops. The streets are lined with tattoo parlors, restaurants, novelty and pawn shops that sell everything from old VHSs, Prom Dresses, Dishware and antique furniture. There is a game store, a furniture store, a variety of pawn shops, a paintball shop, and an independent clothing store with great prices and fashionable items. Enzo, the clothing store, has a great variety of unique styles and good prices; definitely check it out! There are also beauty salons and gyms. While walking down the street you will also get to enjoy the artwork showing scenes from historic Woonsocket on the sides of many of the buildings and will pass by various gardens and sitting areas as well as the River Island state park. Overall this street provides a fun shopping experience in the heart of Woonsocket with options to choose from in almost any category.
 * Main Street Shops, The main street shopping area is filled with a variety of stores and shops. The streets are lined with tattoo parlors, restaurants, novelty and pawn shops that sell everything from old VHSs, Prom Dresses, Dishware and antique furniture. There is a game store, a furniture store, a variety of pawn shops, a paintball shop, and an independent clothing store with great prices and fashionable items. Enzo, the clothing store, has a great variety of unique styles and good prices; definitely check it out! There are also beauty salons and gyms. While walking down the street you will also get to enjoy the artwork showing scenes from historic Woonsocket on the sides of many of the buildings and will pass by various gardens and sitting areas as well as the River Island state park. Overall this street provides a fun shopping experience in the heart of Woonsocket with options to choose from in almost any category.

Go next

 * Rustic Drive in Movie Theater Route 146. North Smithfield, +1 401-769-7601, Open seasonally.  The movies usually start at 8PM.  This attraction is just outside the city borders and is a summer favorite of many Northern Rhode Islanders. It consists of three large movie screens that each play two movies per night.  It is $20 a car for entry, including both of the movies.  You drive up, park the car and turn the radio on for a night of summer fun.  The movies are always fairly up to date with what is in the theaters and provides far more bang for your buck.  Patrons have the option of bringing their own coolers and snacks or buying them at the store in the center of the three screens.  Many people choose to arrive an hour or two before hand to socialize with others, play football and other games or to just relax outdoors with friends.  The low prices and freedom of this attraction make it a favorite for all age groups.  One of the best ways to spend an evening in the Woonsocket area, or in Rhode Island as this is the only drive-in movie theater in the state!