Providence Links Directory and Travel Resources

(Providence, Rhode Island - RI, USA)



Following considerable effort and expense, the capital of Rhode Island is enjoying its new image as one of the most attractive and appealing cities in the whole of northeastern America. A cultural vibe is now clearly present in Providence, while the plentiful historic buildings add a great deal of character, being well-preserved.

Downtown Providence is where much of the interest awaits visitors and in fact, this part of the city is now considered to be so important that it takes pride of place on the National Register of Historic Places. As you stroll along the streets, you will find cafe after cafe to choose between, with many eateries and hotels being based around the campus of the Brown University, to the east of the downtown district.

Rhode Island boasts in excess of 400 miles / 644 km of coastline and many additional attractions, including music festivals, mansions galore and ferry trips. Visitors may like to look at the Providence links shown below.



Travel and Tourism


Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau - Rhode Island Tourism Division, 315 Iron Horse Way.

Museum of Art - Rhode Island School of Design - 224 Benefit Street.

Roger Williams Park Zoo - 1000 Elmwood Avenue.

Culinary Arts Museum - 315 Harborside Boulevard.

Brown University - Angell Street / Hope Street / Waterman Street.

Rhode Island Historical Society - John Brown House, 52 Power Street / RIHS Research Library, 121 Hope Street / Aldrich House, 110 Benevolent Street.

First Baptist Church in America - 75 North Main Street.

Trinity Repertory Company - 201 Washington Street.


Providence Hotels and Accommodation


Visit Rhode Island / New England - list of Rhode Island bed and breakfasts, provided by Visit New England.

Providence Biltmore Hotel - 11 Dorrance Street.

The Old Court Bed and Breakfast - 144 Benefit Street.

Marriott Providence Downtown - 1 Orms Street.

Westin Providence - 1 West Exchange Street.

Hotel Providence - 139 Mathewson Street.

Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel - 1850 Post Road, Warwick.

Hilton Providence - 21 Atwells Avenue.


Providence Airports


Theodore Francis Green Memorial State Airport - 2000 Post Road, Warwick / Airport Connector Road, off Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick.

Norwood Memorial Airport - 125 Access Road, off Neponset Street, Norwood, Massachusetts.

Taunton Municipal Airport - King Field - Westcoat Drive, off Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton, Massachusetts.


Car Hire, Taxi, Limo and Railway


Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) - 705 Elmwood Avenue.

Peter Pan Bus Lines - 1 Peter Pan Way.

Big Daddy Taxi Service - 22 Anthony Avenue, Pawtucket.

Checker Cab - 71 Derry Street.

All Occasion Transportation - Limousines - 110 Comstock Parkway, Cranston.


Property


Providence East Side Real Estate - specializing in helping people buy older homes on Providence's East Side