Things to do in Providence?
Jun 13, 2011, 8:20 pm
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Things to do in Providence?
Mrs. cmmichael and I are randomly visiting Providence, RI for the first time in a couple of weeks, and I was wondering what to do there: where to eat, what to see, what to shop, to get the full Providence experience, so to speak.
I'm staying at the Westin. Suggestions?
I'm staying at the Westin. Suggestions?
Jun 14, 2011, 10:06 am
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What to eat: wonderful grilled pizza at Bob & Timmy's.
Jun 18, 2011, 5:41 am
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suggestions:
I've lived in PVD on and off for the past ten years. The city's been hit hard by the economy in the past few years, but there's still a bunch ot do.
Food options:
I'd wander College Hill and Thayer Street for the Brown college vibe.
I'd definitely visit the RISD store - lots of student work for sale.
Wander Federal Hill and its umpteen Italian restaurants. (ask somebody for a recommendation; ask two people and you may end up in a fist fight; there's a lot of loyalty there).
If you're there on the right night, the Brown planetarium is very cool and a steal.
And then, I'd grab a car and head to Newport, where the real sightseeing options are.
Food options:
- Brunch/lunch/dinner at CAV in the jewelry district. Cool loft space full of Asian and African art and very interesting cuisine. I went last week and they've got a new chef.
- Brunch at Nicks on Broadway (which IIRC isn't on Broadway any longer) but is the best brunch in the city.
- Dinner/raw bar at Mill's Tavern. Interesting upscale menu.
- Dinner at Chez Pascal, still my favorite local French spot. Excellent food, rational prices and owners always on site.
I'd wander College Hill and Thayer Street for the Brown college vibe.
I'd definitely visit the RISD store - lots of student work for sale.
Wander Federal Hill and its umpteen Italian restaurants. (ask somebody for a recommendation; ask two people and you may end up in a fist fight; there's a lot of loyalty there).
If you're there on the right night, the Brown planetarium is very cool and a steal.
And then, I'd grab a car and head to Newport, where the real sightseeing options are.
Jun 22, 2011, 8:54 pm
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Jul 4, 2011, 5:57 am
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Mrs. cmmichael and I are randomly visiting Providence, RI for the first time in a couple of weeks, and I was wondering what to do there: where to eat, what to see, what to shop, to get the full Providence experience, so to speak.
I'm staying at the Westin. Suggestions?
I'm staying at the Westin. Suggestions?