Talk:Providence/Content Shift

Understand
Providence is known as “the creative” capital of the state of Rhode Island and the most populous city. Providence was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams a religious exile from Massachusetts who wanted to establish a religiously tolerant state. The city not only became a haven for settlers but later became recognized for its jewelry and silverware industry. Downtown providence is one of the busiest areas of the state thriving on tourism, public transit and creativity.

Get in
By car I-95 is the most useful especially for those coming from the Boston and New York areas. Take exit 22A toward Downtown

By plane
TF Green Airport in Warwick, RI, conveniently located one mile off I-95 at the end of Exit #13. From there you can easily take RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority): Route #14 East Greenwich, Narragansett, Newport, North Kingstown, Providence (express), Warwick (south). Route #20 Cranston, Providence, Warwick (north), RI. Connecting service Most cities and towns in RI.
 * MBTA Commuter rail service between South Station (Boston) and dowtown Providence will be extended to T.F. Green Airport in late 2010!

By train
Providence Train Station 100 Gaspee Street Providence, RI 02907 Tickets and Reservations (800) USA-RAIL Station services and baggage (401) 727-7388

Amtrak (800) 872-7245 Daily service is avaliable between downtown Providence and Boston (Back Bay and South Stations), Kingston Station (URI) and Westerly.

MBTA Commuter Rail 800-392-6100 Daily MBTA commuter rail service is available between downtown Providence and Attleboro, Boston (Back Bay & South Stations), Canton Junction, Mansfield, Sharon and South Attleboro, MA.

By bus
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is located in the heart of downtown Providence located in Kennedy Plaza. The buses run in various areas of Downtown Providence as well as other cities and towns. Address: 265 Melrose Street Providence, RI 02907 (401) 781-9400 (800) 244-0444

By boat
Block Island Ferry Service Service between Narragansett, RI and Block Island, RI www.blockislandferry.com State Pier, Galillee Wakefield, RI 401-783-4613 or 866-783-7340 (toll free) Email: info@blockislandferry.com

Martha's Vineyard Ferry Service Vineyard Fast Ferry Service between Quonset Point, RI and Oak Bluffs, MV www.vineyardfastferry.com Address: 1347 Roger Williams Way North Kingstown, Rhode Island 401-295-4040 Email: info@vineyardfastferry.com

See
Educational tours are offered daily. Call the Secretary of State’s office and schedule a tour: (401) 222-2357
 * Rhode Island State House was designed by the New York firm of McKim, Mead & White, the State House is sculpted from white Georgia marble and sits atop Smith Hill in downtown Providence. Construction took nine years to complete, beginning in 1895 and finishing in 1904.


 * Art:

Address: 224 Benefit Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: 401-454-6500 Web Site: http://www.risdmuseum.org./visit
 * RISD Museum of Art was founded in 1877 as a part of the Rhode Island School of Design. The museum is the home of 84,000 works of arts from various time periods. The museum thrives on its diversity, creative and cultural expression and its consistency to open new exhibits.

General Admission Members, children under 5: free Adults:	$10 Senior citizens (age 62+):	$7 Youths (ages 5-18):	$3 RISD, Brown students, faculty, staff:	free College students with valid ID:	$3 Address: 80 Washington St. Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: 401-277-5000 Web Site: http://www.uri.edu/prov/missionvision/urbanarts/currentgallery.html Handicap Service: Contact property for current services
 * Handicap/Wheelchair accessible
 * University of Rhode Island Providence Campus Gallery presents work from professional and community artists in themed exihibts on subjects such as culture, human rights, breast cancer awareness etc.

Address: 220 Weybosset Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: 401-421-2787 Web Site: http://www.ppacri.org Handicap Service: Complete Wheel Chair Access
 * Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is a historic theater built in 1928 as a Loew's Movie Palace. This is R.I.’s home for Broadway productions, children shows and popular entertainment.

Do
Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: 401-453-4446 ext 200 Web Site: http://www.imax.com/providence Handicap Service: Complete Wheel Chair Access, Special Arrangements Upon Request, Communication Devices for the Deaf 276 Westminster St. Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: 401-351-0353 Handicap Service: Contact property for current services
 * Imax Theatre located in the Providence Place Mall is Rhode Island’s only Imax theatre housing a 6 story high screen. The theatre is home of various films such as educational, current entertaining films and the most popular 3-D films.
 * The Providence Black Repertory Company is a creative home that celebrates the contributions of African-American artists throughout history.

Learn
Address: 45 Prospect St. Providence, Rhode Island 02912 Phone: 401-863-1000 Web Site: http://www.brown.edu Handicap Service: Contact property for current services
 * Brown University is an international university devoted to teaching, research and public service, serving undergraduates, graduate, and medical students.

Address: 8 Abbott Park Place Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: 401-598-1000 Handicap Service: Contact property for current services
 * Johnson &Wales is a Private, non-profit, regionally accredited University offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, food service, hospitality and technology.

Buy
Address: One Providence Place, Providence, RI, 09203 Phone: 401-270-1000 Website:http://www.providenceplace.com/
 * Providence Place Mall is downtown’s primary source of dining and entertainment, movies, sales, events, programs, and shopping! It is comprised of three floors consisting of 2 movie theatres, more than 100 stores, kiosks, and more.

Nightlife
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF AT WATERPLACE PARK IN JUNE :Free, summer concert series for all Rhode Islanders features an eclectic array of performers ranging from jazz and folk to hip-hop and rock.
 * Water Place Park: is connected to 3/4 mile of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk. host to Providence's popular summertime Waterfire events, a series of bonfires lit on the river accompanied by Classical and World music.

-Ultra The Night Club: Located at 172 Pine St., Providence RI, For VIP call 401-454-LIVE x3
 * Popular Clubs:

-Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel: Located 79 Washington St. Providence, RI, Call 401-331-LUPO

-Jerky’s Bar: Located 71 Richmond St., Providence, RI, 02903

-Tantric Lounge: 1070 North Main Street, Providence, RI, 02904, Call 401-273-1070

-Roxy Providence: 79 Washington St, Providence, RI, 02903, Call 401-831-ROXY

Sleep

 * Providence Marriot Downtown Hotel: Address-1 Orms St, Providence, RI 02904. For reservations: 866-384-4011, Phone: 401-272-2400. Email: esprovidence@marriotprovidence.com

Website: http://www.providencebiltmore.com/
 * Providence Biltmore Hotel: Address-11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903. For reservations call: 800-294-7709. Call: 401-421-0700


 * Westin Providence: Address-1 West Exchange St, Providence, RI, 02903. Special offer reservations: 1-866-716-8121. Phone: 401-598-8000. Website: http://deals.westin.com/Westin-Providence-Hotel-1049/so.htm?PS=PS_aa_NorthBosChi_Google_Westin_Providence_Exact_51710_NAD_FM


 * Hilton: Address- 21 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI, 02903. Phone: 1-401-831-3900. Website: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PVDPRHF-Hilton-Providence-Rhode-Island/index.do