Providence, Rhode Island

Providence was the first settlement in Rhode Island. Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design are located here.

On Benefit Street you will find many of the colonial homes that have been preserved.

The main attractions of the city focus around three of the seven hills in the city.

Where to stay:

Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor: The hotel is centrally located to Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design.

The Hotel Providence: Located in the Downtown Arts District, it is close to the Providence Performing Arts Center. The hotel was built in the late 1800s and has been restored.

Where to eat:

Rhode Island has its own unique culinary delights such as the weiner, the grinder (Italian submarine sandwich), clear chowder, and its seafood preparations.

You can also find many ethnic restaurants in the city such as Angelo's for inexpensive Italian dining; Coffee Exchange which is a coffee bar; Kabob 'n' Curry, an Indian restuaturat, and New Japan which offers sushi on Sunday.

What to see:

Westminster Arcade: The oldest enclosed shopping mall in the country features expensive boutiques and a food court.

First Baptist Meeting House: Built in 1775 is a white clapboard building that has been restored.

John Brown House: Home of the slavetrader John Brown. it has its original furnishings and reflects the life of the Brown family and the city.

RISD Museum of Art: Small, but unique in its collections.

Providence Anthenaem: Library containing original Audubon prints and rare books.

After Dinner:

The nightlife is largely oriented to the students but there are cultural events to be enjoyed such as the Providence Performing Arts Center which features concerts and off-Broadway musicals. There are a number of bars and cafes which provide live musical entertainment.

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