Providence County, Rhode Island
Waterfalls Near Pawtucket, RI
Pawtucket has 5 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 2 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Pawtucket Falls, 0.2 miles south of town. Stepstone Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 75 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Pawtucket. The list includes falls across the line in Massachusetts.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Pawtucket at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Pawtucket, Ranked by Distance
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Pawtucket Falls
Pawtucket Falls is the closest named waterfall to Pawtucket, 0.2 miles to the south in Providence County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. USGS notes: The dividing point between the Blackstone and Seekonk Rivers in Pawtucket; City of Pawtucket
- Rating
- 3.9 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Albion Falls
Albion Falls lies 5.9 miles northwest of Pawtucket in Providence County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. Its own nearest town is Cumberland.
- Rating
- 3.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Lincoln, RI 02865
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Woonsocket Falls
Woonsocket Falls lies 11 miles northwest of Pawtucket in Providence County, number 3 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Woonsocket.
- Address
- Providence County, RI (GPS 41.9992, -71.5178)
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Sutton Falls
Sutton Falls lies 26 miles northwest of Pawtucket in Worcester County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. USGS notes: Just SE of an unnamed lake 1 mi SE of West Sutton; Town of Sutton.
- Rating
- 4.0 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sutton, MA 01590
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Stepstone Falls
Stepstone Falls lies 27 miles southwest of Pawtucket in Washington County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. Set in a wooded area, this picturesque waterfall is a series of gentle cascades over broad ledges.
- Rating
- 4.7 (75 Google reviews)
- Address
- West Greenwich, RI 02817
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls lies 32 miles southwest of Pawtucket in Washington County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. Its own nearest town is Charlestown.
- Rating
- 4.5 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Richmond, RI 02892
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The Cascade
The Cascade lies 37 miles northwest of Pawtucket in Worcester County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. USGS notes: On an unnamed stream 0.2 mi W of Cook Pond and 0.6 mi NE of West Tatnuck; City of Worcester.
- Rating
- 4.4 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Worcester, MA 01602
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Danforth Falls
Danforth Falls lies 38 miles north of Pawtucket in Middlesex County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. Small cascading waterfall located in quaint forest surrounds & near hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.1 (38 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hudson, MA 01749
- Known for
- easy walk, serene, peaceful, hike, waterfall
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Shetucket Falls
Shetucket Falls lies 40 miles southwest of Pawtucket in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. Its own nearest town is Lisbon.
- Rating
- 4.4 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06351
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Quinebaug Falls
Quinebaug Falls lies 41 miles southwest of Pawtucket in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. Its own nearest town is Norwich.
- Rating
- 3.3 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Preston, CT 06365
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Yantic Falls
Yantic Falls lies 44 miles southwest of Pawtucket in Southeastern Connecticut County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Pawtucket. Dam & natural waterfall in a scenic environment with hiking trails & legends of the Mohegan Indians.
- Rating
- 4.6 (122 Google reviews)
- Address
- Norwich, CT 06360
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Wicassic Falls
Wicassic Falls lies 53 miles north of Pawtucket in Middlesex County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Pawtucket. Although only dropping a short distance, this wide waterfall is famous in the area.
- Rating
- 2.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Tyngsborough, MA 01879
Where the Waterfalls Are
Pawtucket sits in or near the Blackstone River Valley area of Rhode Island. Providence County's falls are steeped in industrial history. Pawtucket Falls, in the heart of Pawtucket, drops over a ledge beside Slater Mill, part of the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, and is best seen from nearby bridges and riverside paths. Upstream, Albion Falls is another listed site in the valley, and further falls and dams punctuate the river around Woonsocket. These are urban and village falls, often partly shaped by dams and mill races, and they appeal as much to visitors interested in the Industrial Revolution as to waterfall seekers. Read the Rhode Island waterfall guide.
By direction from Pawtucket: 3 to the northwest, 1 to the south, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Providence County (3), Worcester County (1), and Washington County (1). The average distance is 13.9 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Pawtucket
Pawtucket Falls (0.2 mi), Albion Falls (5.9 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Pawtucket
Woonsocket Falls (11 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Pawtucket
Sutton Falls (26 mi), Stepstone Falls (27 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Pawtucket: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Pawtucket, RI?
5 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Pawtucket: 2 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Pawtucket?
Pawtucket Falls in Providence County is the closest, about 0.2 miles south of Pawtucket.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Pawtucket?
Stepstone Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 75 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Pawtucket in?
Providence County (3), Worcester County (1), and Washington County (1).
How does Pawtucket compare with other Rhode Island towns?
Pawtucket ranks 5th of the 5 Rhode Island towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.