Riverside Square is a great place to stop on the East bay bike path and experience a freshly-roasted, flavorful cup of coffee at borealis Coffee Company. The whimsical bunny sculptures, uni, Wheelie and Racer, are a great draw for families. just a short walk on the bike path south of Riverside Square, spectacular views of the historic pomham rocks Lighthouse await you! And who can forget growing up with Rumford Baking Powder in the kitchen! Our next village, Rumford, still has links to food and home cooking at avenue n american kitchen and The pantry. Owned and managed by Rhode Island culinary personality Nick Rabar, you will be treated to an amazing menu of locally-sourced food. In addition to the East bay bike path, the Ten Mile bike path connects East Providence to Pawtucket and is a great resource for wildlife watching at james Turner Reservoir. Visit the John hunt house Museum and hunt’s Mills dam in spring to watch the river herring climb the fish ladders over the dam or view the beautiful gardens on the grounds. Hunt's mills Fish ladder If you are interested in boating and maybe shipwrecks, East The Pantry at Avenue N Providence is home to one of the largest ship graveyards at green jacket Shoals at the junction of the Providence and Seekonk Rivers. The city is also a destination for authentic culture, food and arts influenced by Cape Verdean and Portuguese immigrants who settled here. Festivals held throughout the year include the portuguese Feasts during june and july, and The Looff arts Festival and rhode island Folk Festival in August. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the views while listening to music flow where the river meets the bay. united Skates of America Rhode Island Folk Festival TOuRBlACkSTONE.COm 53