Welcome to Providence, Rhode Island!  Providence combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city.  With a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, a renowned restaurant scene and so many things to do, Providence is the perfect place to visit.  The city's compact size and convenient location make it easy to get to and hard to forget. Nearby Warwick offers bountiful shopping and 39 miles of coastline, while the scenic beauty and rich history of Rhode Island's other regions are a quick drive away.   Historic and hip, sophisticated and small-town, Providence packs the best of New England into one convenient and colorful package.