Top 5 Things to Do in East Providence

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East Providence has a total land area of 43.02sq.km. and is located in Providence County, Rhode Island. According to the census taken in 2000, the total population is 48,688, making it the fifth largest city in the state.

Five things you must do in East Providence:
1. See the Crescent Park Looff Carousal: The carousal was built by Charles I.D. Looff in 1895 and is recognized, nationally, as a masterpiece of wooden sculpture. It contains 62 hand carved models and 4 beautiful chariots and is an excellent example of Looff’s work.

2. Explore the Cape Verdean Museum: The museum opened on 25th May 2006 and has already attracted tourists from many parts of the country. A large collection of historic pictures of the Cape Verdean is displayed here, making it possible to learn something of their history, geography and culture.

3. Visit the Floristic Picture Museum: The museum houses a wide collection of flowers and herbs. There is a large playground for children, in addition to a gym and other sports amenities. Many people come to spend the entire day and have a picnic.

4. See the Pookie Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s dog grave: The dog is buried in front of the kennel known as Bow Wow Villa. A small British flag was kept in front of the grave, which is located against a stone wall.

5. Miraculous Jesus Tree: This tree is made from lobster buoys and depicts the face of Jesus, which is not carved, but appears naturally on the bark.