15 Places to Visit in Pawtucket…A Pawtucket Bucket List

 15 Places to Visit in Pawtucket

Pawtucket, located just north of Providence, is an often-overlooked bustling urban area. Here are 15 great spots to check off your Pawtucket bucket list:

1. McCoy Stadium: The home of the legendary Pawtucket Red Sox, this is Rhode Island’s only minor league baseball stadium. And, as you all may know, the fate of this iconic stadium is in the hands of the new owners. Come by, catch a game, and see some future major leaguers take the field, while you still can!  Learn more at http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t533.
2. Bucket Brewery: Located in the old brick building at 545 Pawtucket Avenue, Bucket Brewery is a treasured local brew and they hold tastings and tours several times a week. They also have awesome events such as Sound Session every third Friday of the month.  Here you will see and taste what it means to be passionate about beer.  Learn more at bucketbrewery.com.
3. The Met: At its new home in the Hope Artiste Village, The Met is Pawtucket’s premiere live music venue.  Be sure to get here for some great music from musicians near and far.   Learn more at themetri.com.
4. The Slater Mill Museum: Located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue, sits right in the heart of downtown Pawtucket and

   

   offers a great look at the historical textile industry in Rhode Island.  This is truly a piece of Rhode Island history. Learn more at slatermill.org.

5. The Gamm Theatre: Located at 172 Exchange Street, is a fantastic non-profit theater, funded by Sandra Feinstein. This local venue is 30 years strong and still going!  Learn more at gammtheatre.org.
6. Slater Memorial Park: Take a walk through scenic Slater park or, if you’re looking to stay inside, check out their indoor carousel. Unlike what the name would suggest, it is not in the same place as the Slater Mill. Learn more at http://www.pawtucketri.com/departments/parksandrecreation.
7. The Winter Farmer’s Market: Located in the Hope Artiste Village, this massive indoor farmer’s market features farmers and artisans from all over the state.  A great place to taste the local bounties and check out what Rhode Island artisans have to offer.   Learn more at farmfreshri.org.
8. The Rhode Island Antiques Mall: Located at 345 Fountain Street, this is a massive, two floor antiques shop that will not disappoint with its selection.  Set aside time to get lost treasure hunting, believe me there is so much to see here.   Learn more at riantiquesmall.com.
9. Veteran’s Memorial Park: This is a large, beautiful, dog-friendly park with lots of woods and riverside to walk along.  Enjoy the scenery and work up an appetite for some of the local restaurants.    Learn more at http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/what-to-do/parks/955/pawtucket-veterans-memorial-park/.
10. Rasoi:  Speaking of appetite, Rasoi is one of Sanjiv Dhar’s 3 incredible restaurants. Located at 727 East Ave., this is a great place to quell your growling belly.   If you love Indian food, then you are in luck.  Rasoi offers savory authentic cuisine in a beautiful atmosphere.  Click here to learn more.
11. The Pawtucket Public Library: A beautiful old building located at 13 Summer Street, the Pawtucket library is a great place to find a little peace and quiet. They have great reading rooms and a wide selection of new and

    

    old books. Learn more at www.pawtucketlibrary.org.

12. Doherty’s Irish Pub:  After you work up an appetite, find your way here for some of the best food around.  From brunch to lunch and starters to entrees…you can find something anytime of the day.  Even more, you can quench your thirst for craft beer here!  They offer a massive selection of craft beer, you can certainly satisfy your need for beer here.  Learn more…
13. Breaktime Bowl and Bar:  Here you can enjoy an old fashioned game of bowling while sipping on a beverage of your choice.  Not only are the drinks hand poured, but the pins are also set up by hand!  How cool is that?  Learn more about this resurrected blast from the past here.
14. Foolproof Brewing Company:  Located at 241 Grotto Ave., Foolproof is another one of Rhode Island’s local breweries.  Not to mention, they are ever expanding, creating and forging the way for fellow brewers.  At Foolproof, beer is an experience from start to finish.  Click here for tours, tastings and more!
15. The Bread Lab:  Located at 999 Main Street, this is a must try.  Why?  They offer artisan breads, feature local ingredients, serve craft beer and a variety of wines and cocktails, have an extensive options of menu choices, as well as being a live music venue…that’s why!  Learn more here

So wait no longer to start checking off locations on your Pawtucket bucket list!