Welcome to our roundup of the many excellent Rhode Island Beaches that you can experience while you’re visiting Providence. Rhode Island, although only 37 miles wide and 48 miles long, boasts 400 miles of shoreline. The smallest state certainly lives up to its nickname “The Ocean State,” with a plethora of beautiful sandy beaches frequented by locals and tourists alike. With so many beaches to choose from, those circling the Narragansett Bay to open Atlantic Ocean beaches, it’s no wonder that Rhode Island attracts visitors from all over the world. Continue reading “Our Recommendations: Rhode Island Beaches”
Anna Palmer
Intern, optimist, beach bum.
Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 8/11-8/14
Events going on in and around Providence this weekend.
Family Fun
Birds from Down Under – Thursday, August 11th, 2016
Roger Williams Park Zoo, 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Take a trip to Roger Williams Zoo to visit with more than 450 bird species native to Australia, including grass parakeets, cockatiels and various other parrot species. Each visitor will receive a seed stick and is free to feed the exotic birds while engaging in conversation about their habitats and the environmental challenges they face. Admission is an additional $3 to zoo admission.
PVD Ghost Tours – Thursday, August 11th-Sunday, August 14th, 2016
Prospect Terrace Park – 8 PM to 9:30 PM
Providence Ghost Tours are back for the summer. Join a lantern-led tour for a chilling walk through the darkened streets of the historic East Side of Providence. Listen to the stories about Providence’s haunted past!
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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 7/28-7/31
Events going on in and around Providence this weekend.
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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 7/14-7/17
Events going on in and around Providence this weekend.
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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 6/30-7/4
Events going on in and around Providence this weekend. Happy Fourth of July Weekend!
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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 6/23-6/26
Events going on in and around Providence this weekend.
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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 6/9-6/12
Events going on in and around Providence this weekend.
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Our Recommendations for the Weekend of 6/2-6/5
PVD Fest is this weekend!
June 2, 2016 – June 5th, 2016
PVD Fest is a festival that allows visitors to truly experience the creative, art-oriented city of Providence, Rhode Island. This multi-art, four-day festival completely transforms the city, taking place at historical and unique venues. Participating art installations, musicians/bands, restaurants, museums, libraries, etc. work together to create an event showcasing the best of the Creative Capital. For more information and a complete list of events and locations, please visit the PVD Fest website here.
Parking information for the event can be found here. Help with accommodations for the weekend here.
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Our Recommendations for Memorial Day Weekend 5/26 – 5/29
WaterFire – Saturday, May 28th, 2016
Sponsored by Bank of America
Lighting at 8:31 PM, fires stay lit until 12:30 AM
Join us for the first WaterFire full lighting of the season! All Full WaterFire installations light up over eighty braziers from Waterplace Park to Memorial/South Main Street Park on the below scheduled evenings. Lighting occurs shortly after sunset and the event continues until half past midnight. Continue reading “Our Recommendations for Memorial Day Weekend 5/26 – 5/29”