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05/16/2020   Weekend Getaways: 40 Great Escapes for Every mood, Budget and Time Frame

Time Out New York examines what makes Providence an ideal getaway. ... more

05/10/2012   America's Best Burger Cities 2012

Travel + Leisure readers sank in their teeth to decide which American city does burgers best. ... more

04/25/2012   Excitement building for

As the dates for auditions get closer, the city of Providence is bracing itself for the arrival of "The X Factor". ... more

03/28/2012   In Providence, Two Restaurants Shine

From the Boston Globe, reporter Devra First reports on two of the city's best new restaurants. ... more

02/13/2012   The Frugal Traveler: Domestic travel on a dime

According to a recent data study by American Express Travel, domestic excursions are on the rise. Author Myscha Theriault details why Providence should be on your itinerary. ... more

02/10/2012   Providence named one of America's "Surprisingly Romantic" cities

If you're a couple in the mood for love, but don't want to spring for a pricey overseas trip to the "usual" romantic destinations, then here are five surprising top spots for romance, right here in the U.S. of A. ... more

01/19/2012   Great Destinations After Dark

Thanks to WaterFire (our signature downtown art installation) Providence has landed on a prestigious list from Smarter Traveler, naming the city one of the world's best spots at night. ... more

01/11/2012   Five Things: No-Miss Choices for Providence Restaurant Weeks

Nothing gets Sean DeBobes more excited than Providence Restaurant Weeks, when dozens of the city's finest spots put out great menus at bargain prices. But even a critic doesn't have enough nights to hit every place between January 15 and 28. Here are the five menus you won't want to miss. ... more

01/11/2012   Providence Restaurant Week begins Sunday and here are all the menus

Providence Journal Food Editor Gail Ciampa details the dish on this year's Providence Winter Restaurant Weeks. ... more

01/04/2012   Providence offers history, culture, education, and a vibrant restaurant and arts scene

Our friends from the Boston Globe return once again with another great piece on Providence. ... more

01/01/2012   Bright Nights in Providence

From the Sunday Boston Globe: Providence by night is a city alive with places to learn, taste, see, and hear, an urban center with a fiercely independent spirit left over from free-thinking founder Roger Williams. ... more

12/14/2011   Providence Puts Focus on Making a Home for Knowledge

When Brown University opened its new $45 million medical school in August about a mile from its campus here, it was the institution’s first academic department to be located away from its home on College Hill overlooking downtown Providence. ... more

12/08/2011   Children's museum, Roger Williams Park Zoo make Providence, R.I., ideal for a family escape

Virginia may be for lovers, but Providence is for mothers . . . and fathers . . . and kids, too. ... more

09/13/2011   Think big about Providence

A vibrant community of young chefs makes Providence the perfect getaway for foodies looking to add a little flavor to their palates. The tiny capital with big taste buds offers an abundance of restaurants with plenty to keep you busy between meals. ... more

09/12/2011   Foodies Seeks Relationship with Fresh Fish

Imagine sitting down to eat at Marea, the Midtown Manhattan seafood mecca captained by renowned chef Michael White. You know you're in for a scintillating evening of seafood. You order the razor clams. They arrive beautifully dressed in fennel and peperoncino, but you wonder about the history of these clams — where did they come from? What brought them here to you tonight? ... more

09/12/2011   Hodge named to marketing group’s 30 Under 30 class

Brian Hodge was recently named to Destination Marketing Association International’s inaugural class of 30 Under 30. Hodge currently serves as marketing coordinator for the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, where he plays a key role in the organization’s public relations and is responsible for its social media efforts. As a member of DMAI’s 30 Under 30 group, he was given the opportunity to go to the DMAI Annual Conference in New Orleans. He graduated from Marist College with a bachelor’s degree in communications. ... more

09/07/2011   Neighborhood Spotlight: Downcity

A haven for the artists and creatives of The Creative Capital, Downcity's where people of all stripes come together to celebrate the best of Providence. So it's not surprising that there are some stellar restaurants and bars to be found. This week, we're gettin' down… Downcity, that is! ... more

08/15/2011   Providence hosts first food and wine festival

The inaugural Providence Food and Wine Festival Aug. 25-27 promises to be a belly buster of gastronomic proportions. Restaurants and chefs throughout the city are holding three days of nearly 30 tastings, events, and educational panels to showcase the city?s culinary offerings. ... more

08/14/2011   Providence, R.I., impresses visitors with everything from dining to design

There’s a lot of history in this little state. A lot of good eating, too. And a lot of great art. In fact, Rhode Island seemed bigger than I expected, packed with delights for the visitor. ... more

08/09/2011   A Boat-to-Table Initiative Brings Fish to Chefs

SEA gulls and cormorants circled overhead in the early morning fog as the Block Island ferry blew its horn in the distance. ... more

07/27/2011   Providence Restaurant Weeks ‘blew the doors off'

The Capital Grille was so packed, it could have easily been a Friday or Saturday night. But it wasn't. It was a Tuesday at 7 p.m., and the crowd was noticeably more varied - younger - than one would typically expect. ... more

07/24/2011   The Rhode Less Traveled: A Weekend Getaway to Providence

A breezy three and a half-hour train ride from Penn Station, Providence, Rhode Island, deserves to be at the top of your must-visit list. And because it's so tiny (in a good, intimate, everybody knows your name kind of way) you can navigate the entire city without the use of a car. ... more

07/17/2011   Providence Offers Series of Halloween Hotel Packages This Fall

Providence, R.I., the city that served as the inspiration and backdrop for tales by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, will feature a series of off-beat attractions, including the nationally acclaimed Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular, horror film festivals and much more, including Halloween packages. ... more

07/08/2011   WaterFire and an enticing food scene light up Providence

Just under two hours from New Haven, the capital of Rhode Island is similar to our city yet offers its own distinct and eclectic food scene. ... more

07/08/2011   10 Unappreciated American Cities You Really Ought to Visit

n an era where you can find plenty of free travel advice, cheap flights, and great value hotels, taking a break to explore one of America’s great cities is easier than ever. But instead of the classics – San Francisco or New York, for example – why not head off to one of the more unappreciated destinations in this expansive country? Many metropolises in the United States have been undergoing rapid gentrification and a bit of a cultural renaissance in the past decade, so tourism is rising in many unappreciated destinations. Here are 10 of the best cities to visit in USA that probably aren’t on your radar – but should be. ... more

07/01/2011   Providence Restaurant Weeks, July 10-13

With restaurants from Woonsocket to East Greenwich now participating, Providence Restaurant Weeks has become the dining out event of the summer. If you’ve been curious to explore some of the best restaurants in New England, or if you’re already aware that Rhode Island is a food lover’s paradise and just want a steal of a deal on lunch or dinner, your best bet is to dine out from July 10-23 at one of almost 100 restaurants. ... more

06/07/2011   Providence Shines With LGBT Pride

Founded by Roger Williams, whose visionary principles of tolerance, liberty and free will translated to a "baby you were born this way" attitude even back in 1636, Providence, RI, is a dynamic city known for its eclectic art, music and culinary offerings. ... more

06/06/2011   Providence Warwick CVB Celebrates Local Leaders

The Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau recently hosted the sixth annual Ambassador Awards luncheon to recognize 21 individuals for their efforts to bring more meetings and conventions to the Ocean State. More than 1000 meeting planners and members of local hospitality organizations attended the celebration, which was held at the R.I. Convention Center. ... more

05/15/2011   Providence, Rhode Island: New England's coolest city

With experimental arts, foodie culture and spectacular displays, Providence has huge charm. Pamela Petro offers an in-depth guide. ... more

12/01/2010   Providence One of America's Best Cities for New Year's Eve

Travel + Leisure ranked Providence one of the top cities to ring in the New Year. ... more

12/01/2010   American Baby Says Providence is for the Kids

Local mom Allison Alexander takes readers through her hometown - Providence. ... more

11/01/2010   GQ Names Providence One of the Coolest Small Cities in the US

Providence ranks #11 on GQ's list of cool cities. ... more

11/01/2010   Esquire Names Cook & Brown Public House One of Best New Restaurants in US

Providence's Cook & Brown Public House was named one of the ten Best New Restaurants in the U.S. by Esquire Magazine ... more

10/12/2010   Jack O'Lantern Spectacular Featured on ABC

The Roger Williams Park Zoo's wildly beautiful and wildly popular Jack O'Lantern Spectacular draws tens of thousands of visitors, who clamor to see the intricately carved pumpkins illuminated throughout the zoo's trails. ... more

10/01/2010   Jack O'Lantern Spectacular Illuminates the Pages of Parenting

Parenting magazine cites the "stunning trail of artfully carved pumpkins." ... more

05/26/2010   Providence one of 10 ‘most underrated’ U.S. Cities

PROVIDENCE – How is Rhode Island’s capital city like Rodney Dangerfield? It gets no respect. That, at least, is the opinion of the editors at the magazine Sherman’s Travel. In an article posted on Yahoo! Travel, they list Providence as one of the 10 most underrated cities in the United States. ... more

05/03/2010   Food Coma Getaways

Time Out New York writer Cristina Velocci details a foodie-centric getaway to Providence. ... more

03/01/2010   Rhode Island Renaissance: Spotlight on Providence’s Locavore Chefs

Food writer David Latt explores the exploding culinary scene in Providence, RI. Originally seen on PeterGreenberg.com. ... more

02/01/2010   The Impulsive Traveler: Looking up, and back, at Providence architecture

Originally appearing in the Sunday (Jan. 31) Washington Post, "The Impulsive Traveler" explores how Providence's architecture impacts the city's varied creative, cultural offerings. ... more

01/07/2010   Patriots hosting: Ravens and their brood to roost in R.I.

Sharp-eyed bird watchers this weekend should see a species uncommon to Rhode Island as Providence provides a way station for a small flock of ravens heading north to Massachusetts. These ravens –– the Baltimore variety –– are distinguishable by their purple and black coloring. ... more

12/31/2009   CNN Money: Providence's Big Nazo Puppet Lab Creates 'Monster' Business

Amid downtown Providence's staid collection of office buildings is an eye-catchingly different storefront. Space aliens, giant trolls and jewel-toned monsters fill the windows of the building labeled "Big Nazo Lab" -- and this New Year's Eve, they'll be coming out to play. ... more

12/07/2009   ’Buy local’ movement takes off at Providence shops

The Associated Press takes a closer look at the recent retail movement of 'buying local' in Providence, RI. ... more

11/13/2009   On the trail of vampires

Even before 'Twilight' and 'True Blood' helped raise their pop-culture profiles, vampires had left their marks in many places. The garlic is optional. ... more

10/26/2009   Providence

Val D'Elia pitches Providence for New York 1. ... more

10/16/2009   Give Providence, Rhode Island, a College Try

If you haven't been to Providence, R.I., in years - you just haven't been to Providence. Infamously dismissed as "a smudge" on the road from New York to Cape Cod in the early '80s, Rhode Island has evolved immeasurably over the past two decades. Its capital, Providence, now proudly - and justifiably - refers to itself as "the Renaissance City," the attractive result of 25 years of forward... ... more

09/28/2009   OffManhattan.com Takes A Closer Look at Providence

A recent weekend in Rhode Island’s capital revealed more than tidy streets and a trio of rivers, inspiring a double take on a fiercely creative town we too often pass by. ... more

09/02/2009   In Providence, a frothy mix of fun

From the September 2 Boston Globe: Welcome to one of the most underrated cities in New England. It has everything you would ever want in a travel destination: historic neighborhoods, funky shopping districts, great views, culture, and a bit of Old World charm to boot. And for singles and couples, fun and eclectic options after the sun sets. ... more

08/02/2009   Fun Rides in the East

Reporter Michael Nassar finds some of the best food in New England - including an iconic stop in Providence, RI. ... more

07/06/2009   View from Across the Pond: Providence in UK Press

Providence was recently featured in articles that appeared in the London Telegraph and the London Daily Mail. ... more

05/19/2009   Waterfront Weekend: Divine Providence

A local writer gives us an inside tour of the Rhode Island capital's chic restaurants, bustling neighborhoods, and a river on fire. (Coastal Living magazine, June 2009) ... more

05/17/2009   Sunday New York Post - 100 Destinations

In under six hours from NYC by car (or one hour by plane), experience some of the best that summer in North America has to offer. Go ahead, do it. ... more

05/10/2009   Get a taste of Providence

Michael Nassar of the New York Daily News details the delight of dining in Providence for the Sunday travel section. ... more

04/14/2009   Culture, history -- and food -- awaits in Providence

Associated Press writer Eric Tucker details just a sampling of some of the great things found in Providence. ... more

03/22/2009   A new menu on Federal Hill

What was long seen as an Italian enclave is now a diverse neighborhood of galleries, shops, and restaurants. ... more

03/11/2009   CoastalLiving.com - Gallery Night Providence

Gallery Night Providence makes a splash with CoastalLiving.com. This blog entry refers to a print article on Providence that hits newsstands soon. ... more

03/02/2009   Country Living - Inn of the Month

Country Living's April issue has named PWCVB member Jacob Hill Inn as the Inn of the Month. ... more

11/29/2008   Providence Journal: Visitors Bureau Receives Accreditation

Appearing in the Saturday, November 29 issue of the Providence Journal. ... more

11/03/2008   Providence Warwick CVB Touts Tourism Growth At 2008 Annual Meeting

Tourism leaders from across Rhode Island gathered to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Rhode Island Convention Center and tout the industry’s emergence as a top economic generator since that landmark event as part of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (PWCVB) Annual Meeting on Oct. 30 at the Center. ... more

11/01/2008   Believing in Providence

Featured in the November/December issue of National Geographic Traveler, this two page spread delineates a charming walk through Providence. ... more

10/10/2008   A 'Creative Capital' Lures Weekend Visitors

Author Linda Philips details the benefits of a weekend visit to Providence. Article originally appeared in the Oct. 10, 2008 issue of the Greenwich Citizen. ... more

09/22/2008   Providence Links Convention Center to Arena, Adds Rooms

City says Dunkin' Donuts Center - Rhode Island Convention Center tandem and bulked-up hotel inventory give it citywide ability. As featured in MeetingNews. ... more

08/03/2008   Sunday New York Times: 36 Hours in Providence

In recent years, Providence has not only seen a new convention center and a revitalized waterfront, but historic corridors have also been restored to their Revolutionary-era glory, giving the Rhode Island capital an architectural sense of place. ... more

07/13/2008   Top restaurants make Providence, R.I., worth visit

Reporter Mike Quane details his appetite for fine Providence cuisine with this piece featured in the Sunday edition of the New York Daily News. ... more

06/26/2008   Fall 2008: The Out Traveler.

Welcome to the friendliest, most artistic city in New England - which happens to have its own gay mayor. The Out Traveler's Matthew Link explores all that is hip, historic, and happening in Providence. ... more

03/01/2008   Charlotte Escape: Providence

Writer Dan Morrell details the cannot miss Providence locales in the March issue of Charlotte magazine (circulation 40,000). ... more

01/01/2008   Time Off: Rhode Trip

The following article by Sascha Zuger appeared in the January 2008 issue of Time Out New York Kids. ... more

09/01/2007   Spirit Magazine

Size matters in Rhode Island. But in a good-thing-in-small-package sort of way. ... more

09/01/2007   Divine Providence - Travel & Leisure Journal

As a former Brown University student, LaRocca reflects on the city she knew – and how much has changed since. Vastly different than the landscape she saw 15 years ago, LaRocca finds today’s Providence revitalized, rejuvenated, and well worth a re-visit. ... more

09/01/2007   Stars Love Going to Providence - OK Magazine

This glossy of all things gossip praises Providence as a must-see destination. Citing its perfect location, historic architecture, and big-city but still small-town vibe, writer Karen Berg details where and why Providence has hosted some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities. ... more

08/19/2007   The Contenders - Wall Street Journal

Featured in the August 18-19, weekend edition, the venerable Wall Street Journal weighs in on the next wave in travel: When typical hot spots begin to fade, cool contenders emerge. Providence is listed as next in line to become a feature Attraction. ... more

06/01/2007   Food & Wine Across America - Food & Wine Magazine

This Food & Wine article features some of Providence’s most well-known restaurants and shines a highlight onto some lesser-featured eateries. Writer Nick Fauchald zips along the city and leaves no doubt with a full belly. Included in the article are: Gracie’s, Nicks on Broadway, La Laiterie, Garrison Confections, and Chez Pascal. ... more