Guidebook for Providence
Arts & Culture
BEST ART-HOUSE CINEMA:
Comfy leather couches and access to adult beverages. Throw in an unparalled lineup of indie and foreign films, and you’ve got a real blockbuster.
204 S Main St
204 South Main StreetBEST ART-HOUSE CINEMA:
Comfy leather couches and access to adult beverages. Throw in an unparalled lineup of indie and foreign films, and you’ve got a real blockbuster.
The 135-year-old institution’s collection ranges from ancient Roman, Eyptian and Greek artifacts to midcentury modern Eames furniture and Frank Lloyd Wright stained-glass windows.
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Mużew RISD
20 N Main StThe 135-year-old institution’s collection ranges from ancient Roman, Eyptian and Greek artifacts to midcentury modern Eames furniture and Frank Lloyd Wright stained-glass windows.
Spend an afternoon expanding your food knowledge at the Culinary Arts Museum ($7 admission). 250,000 artifacts, vintage photographs, menus, and works of art, plus 60,000 cookbooks.
Culinary Arts Museum
Spend an afternoon expanding your food knowledge at the Culinary Arts Museum ($7 admission). 250,000 artifacts, vintage photographs, menus, and works of art, plus 60,000 cookbooks.
Sightseeing
BEST SKYLINE VIEW:
Sit back, relax, think. This is one of the best vantages of the capital city. There’s a statue of Roger Williams to keep you company and a grassy knoll made for picnicking.
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Terrazz tal-Prospect
60 Congdon StBEST SKYLINE VIEW:
Sit back, relax, think. This is one of the best vantages of the capital city. There’s a statue of Roger Williams to keep you company and a grassy knoll made for picnicking.
A building of vast beauty from every angle, in every light, every day. Can't be missed.
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Rhode Island State House
82 Smith StA building of vast beauty from every angle, in every light, every day. Can't be missed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Signless and easy to miss, the Avery has dim lights, woodcuts of Art Nouveau vixens and the varnished woodwork of a luxury yacht. My favorite is the Moscow Mule. Venture across the street to North!
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The Avery
18 Luongo SquareSignless and easy to miss, the Avery has dim lights, woodcuts of Art Nouveau vixens and the varnished woodwork of a luxury yacht. My favorite is the Moscow Mule. Venture across the street to North!
If you’re in need of a nightcap, savor a craft beer at the clandestine, not-for-profit drinking spot known as the GCB. It's a private club located on the Brown University campus, but $5 gets you in.
Grad Center Bar
42 Charlesfield StIf you’re in need of a nightcap, savor a craft beer at the clandestine, not-for-profit drinking spot known as the GCB. It's a private club located on the Brown University campus, but $5 gets you in.
Food Scene
For a small morning snack. White Electric Coffee has potent coffee, bagels, pastries and oatmeal.
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White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster StFor a small morning snack. White Electric Coffee has potent coffee, bagels, pastries and oatmeal.
The purpose of Wildflour is to serve the most delicious, healthful baked goods, fresh juices and living foods in order to have a profound positive impact on the health of our community.
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Wildflour
727 East AveThe purpose of Wildflour is to serve the most delicious, healthful baked goods, fresh juices and living foods in order to have a profound positive impact on the health of our community.
On Saturdays, traditional Irish music on fiddles and flutes, guitars and concertinas at AS220 FOO(d), the restaurant run by the nonprofit AS220, which transformed the Downcity neighborhood with art.
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AS220
115 Empire StOn Saturdays, traditional Irish music on fiddles and flutes, guitars and concertinas at AS220 FOO(d), the restaurant run by the nonprofit AS220, which transformed the Downcity neighborhood with art.
Get to Julians before it opens or plan on waiting, but it's FANTASTIC. The brunch includes a selection of vegan dishes, like the Def Scram tofu scramble.
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Julian's
318 BroadwayGet to Julians before it opens or plan on waiting, but it's FANTASTIC. The brunch includes a selection of vegan dishes, like the Def Scram tofu scramble.
Stop into Olga’s Cup and Saucer for a savory cheddar scone ($3) and cappuccino ($3.25) before walking over to see an afternoon movie at the Cable Car Cinema.
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Olga's Cup & Saucer
103 Point StStop into Olga’s Cup and Saucer for a savory cheddar scone ($3) and cappuccino ($3.25) before walking over to see an afternoon movie at the Cable Car Cinema.
Everything Else
Take a lazy afternoon stroll along the Blackstone Walking Path, which begins at Blackstone Park at Angell Street and River Road and cuts through one of the most historical and beautiful neighborhoods.
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Blackstone Boulevard
Blackstone BoulevardTake a lazy afternoon stroll along the Blackstone Walking Path, which begins at Blackstone Park at Angell Street and River Road and cuts through one of the most historical and beautiful neighborhoods.
Less than a 10 minute walk from my place! Remember to come out 'state side', rather than 'city side'.
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Providence Train Station
100 Gaspee StLess than a 10 minute walk from my place! Remember to come out 'state side', rather than 'city side'.
Essentials
Check the calendar with your host for inspiring speakers, entrepreneurs and change makers. Located in the heart of the knowledge district become a member and co-work!
10 Davol Square
10 Davol SquareCheck the calendar with your host for inspiring speakers, entrepreneurs and change makers. Located in the heart of the knowledge district become a member and co-work!
A 15-20 minute walk, easy enough for even less active folks. Full market, deli, and mini restaurant.
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Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StA 15-20 minute walk, easy enough for even less active folks. Full market, deli, and mini restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
The Nature Lab is a unique resource that offers the opportunity to examine, explore and understand the patterns, structures and interactions of design in nature. Founded in 1937.
13 Waterman St
The Nature Lab is a unique resource that offers the opportunity to examine, explore and understand the patterns, structures and interactions of design in nature. Founded in 1937.