The Providence Tattoo Convention returns August 14–16, and we sat down with co-founder Jeff Burt to talk about what makes the event unlike any other in New England. Jeff shares how the convention came to life, why Providence was its perfect home and the history of tattooing in Rhode Island. He also…

Some vacations you come home with a tan. Others you come home with a stack of books and a head full of stories you can't stop talking about. Providence is the second kind of trip. The bookstores are the kind worth lingering in, the literary history runs deep (and a little bit weird), and you can…

WaterFire, Providence's signature attraction, draws thousands of visitors to the city every year. It's an experience that shouldn't be missed. A stroll along the event route engages your senses with flickering firelight, the scent of wood smoke, enchanting music and more. You'll encounter local…

When the temperature is rising, there's nothing better than a water-cooled breeze. But what to do when the city streets are hot enough to fry an egg? Head for the river, of course! Sometimes just being near the water can cool you down. The Providence RiverWalk gives you plenty of green space and…