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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Pawtucket

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Updated February 17, 2020

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Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Modern Diner

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Old Slater Mill

The place where Samuel "Slater the Traitor" brought the Industrial Revolution to America.
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Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health

A safe space and resource for anything and everything relating to sex and sexuality.
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Providence, Rhode Island

H.P. Lovecraft’s Grave

Final resting place of one of the classic authors of horror literature.
1 mile from Pawtucket

Providence, Rhode Island

Stephen Harris House

A simple Colonial home with a past haunted by death and madness.
3 miles from Pawtucket

Providence, Rhode Island

H.P. Lovecraft House

Last residence of H.P. Lovecraft featured in his story "The Haunter of the Dark."
3 miles from Pawtucket
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Providence, Rhode Island

'Untitled (Lamp/Bear)'

This blue behemoth of a bear is a colorful homage to Brown University's mascot.
3 miles from Pawtucket

Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Pawtucket

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Modern Diner

The first ever diner included on the National Register of Historic Places is famous for its custard French toast.
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