John Brown House
The John Brown House borders the campus of Brown University at 52 Power Street on College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1788. A drive of 20 mi reaches Gillette Stadium.
A museum inside Providence
You can stay in Providence
John Brown House is inside Providence, which has 30 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 40 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1788
John Brown House dates from 1788. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD) has airline service, about 7 miles from John Brown House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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John Brown House
The John Brown House borders the campus of Brown University at 52 Power Street on College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island. Completed in 1788, it was the first mansion to be built in Providence and is named after its first owner, John Brown, a statesman, merchant, slave trader, and early benefactor of the University.
The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1788
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1968)
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.1K a year
Towns to stay in near John Brown House
The closest lodging is in Providence (30) and Seekonk (16).
- 1Gillette Stadium
- 2The Breakers
- 3Lake Chaubunagungamaug
- 4USS Massachusetts
- 5HMS Endeavour
- 6Amica Mutual Pavilion
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From John Brown House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | in town | — | 30 24 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 hostels · 1 campground | 195,310 | $362K | C |
| Seekonk | 5 mi east | 5 min | 16 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 16,046 | $483K | C+ |
| Warwick | 8 mi south | 10 min | 21 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 84,187 | $355K | B |
| Cranston | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 13 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 84,647 | $378K | B |
| Newport | 24 mi south | 35 min | 99 32 hotels · 2 motels · 61 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 24,251 | $747K | C+ |
| North Attleborough Town | 11 mi north | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 31,506 | $482K | B+ |
| Johnston | 6 mi west | 10 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 30,494 | $356K | B |
| Smithfield | 8 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 motel | 22,625 | $446K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Every place here is under 40 miles away.
Big draw120 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw225 mi MuseumThe Breakers
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw327 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
415 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
516 mi Ancient siteHMS Endeavour
Big draw39 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
6in town Stadium & arenaAmica Mutual PavilionPhoto credits
Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Amica Mutual Pavilion: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Questions people have about John Brown House
Is John Brown House in Providence?
Yes. It’s inside Providence, RI.
When is the best time to visit John Brown House?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is John Brown House from Boston?
About 40 miles northeast of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to John Brown House?
Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near John Brown House?
Providence (in town, 30 places to stay), Seekonk (5 mi, 16 places to stay) and Warwick (8 mi, 21 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Providence
There are no tips yet, so start one in Providence’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.