Downtown Woonsocket, Rhode Island is located where the Blackstone River curves as it flows from Worcester to Narragansett Bay. The Blackstone River spans the Court Street Bridge, which offers a view of downtown Woonsocket.

Woonsocket is the sixth largest city in Rhode Island, with a population of 43,240 as of 2020. The city is home to the corporate headquarters of CVS Health, Landmark Medical Center, the Museum of Work and Culture, and the American-French Genealogical Society.