Starting at the State House, a national historic landmark, this route runs through downtown Providence. Head west along Smith St, to Chalkstone Ave. and then awhile on Pleasant Valley Pkwy., passing the Mount Pleasant High School, the beautiful Triggs Memorial Golf Course, and past several revitalized retail shops. LEFT on Smith Rd, to begin the loop back, heading EAST on Chalkstone Ave., through the Mount Pleasant neighborhood where you’ll find many 18th century homes, passing West Park.
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- 6.9 mile loop
- 300 feet
- The State House
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Providence, US
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