Historic Site

Roger Williams National Memorial

Providence · 282 N Main St Providence RI 02903

Location Details

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Type

Historic Site

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Setting

Exterior

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Parking

Limited

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Power

Yes

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Size

4500

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Prior Filming

Site of the 1636 founding of Rhode Island; urban National Park in downtown Providence

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Permit

Required

Visual Character

“1636 Rhode Island colony founding site, colonial spring, urban park garden, Federal Hill neighborhood, Providence city backdrop”

⚠️ Restrictions

Roger Williams NM

About this location

Breaks Interstate Park's dramatic 1,600-foot gorge carved by the Russell Fork River creates a breathtaking "Grand Canyon of the South" landscape, offering filmmakers stunning cinematography of towering cliff faces, rushing whitewater, and pristine hardwood forests. This expansive Virginia location delivers raw natural grandeur perfect for adventure, thriller, and period productions seeking authentic wilderness backdrops without constructed sets. Permits required; ideal for exterior-only shoots in one of Appalachia's most visually striking natural settings.