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Nicholas Millard

Nicholas Millard is the Director of Digital Media at the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. He is also the in-house photographer/videographer for the PWCVB. When he is not taking pictures for the city, he loves spending time with his beautiful daughter Halleigh and sons Hunter, Logan and Gavin. Nicholas' hobbies include photography and guitar, one of which he is not very good at.

Easter Egg Hunts in Rhode Island

Who doesn't love Easter egg hunts? Running around the yard ... searching for brightly colored eggs filled with special prizes ... and — if you were lucky — finding the one your grandmother hid with a fresh $20 in it. Or was that just me? Well, these Easter egg hunts might not be in your backyard…

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Best Places To View Sunrise or Sunset in Rhode Island

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but we’re still packed with plenty of amazing places to take photos. One of the most photographed things we’ve seen on Instagram are sunrises and sunsets, so we decided to curate a list of some of the best locations in Rhode Island to capture your own stunning…

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7 Fun Things To Do This February Vacation

February Vacation is coming up and that means plenty of family fun activities need to be planned. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Here is a list of seven fun places to go this February Vacation in the Providence area. Jump to: Roger Williams Park Zoo Providence Children's Museum Base…

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5 Reasons to Enjoy Providence Restaurant Weeks

The winter freeze is here, but Providence Restaurant Weeks will warm you up. Here are 5 reasons why you should check out Providence Restaurant Weeks! The meals are wicked awesome You'll be treated to some great deals and amazing meals. That's the whole point of Restaurant Weeks! Sample some new…

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Ice Bumper Cars Return to BankNewport City Center

One of Providence's most popular attractions comes in the form of spinning circular carts full of fun at the BankNewport City Center. Now, I know when you hear "bumper cars" you think of the carnival fun of crashing into your best friend (or younger sibling), but now you'll think of ice and, well…

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Gift-A-Day Giveaway 2023 Sneak Peek

'Tis the season to embrace the spirit of giving, which means it's time for GoProvidence's annual Gift-A-Day Giveaway! For those who don't know about our amazing holiday promotion, we've got gift cards galore to give away every day from Dec. 13 through Dec. 24. This year's gifts are so awesome we…

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Where to Visit Santa in the Providence Area

Jolly Old Saint Nick is coming to town ... well he's kind of already here. If you think a letter to Santa isn't enough, and want to make sure he knows exactly what you want for Christmas, then you'll need to visit with him in person. Here’s a list of places where Santa will be this holiday season…

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7 Not-to-Miss Holiday Events

We all know that the holidays can be stressful times. Between shopping for gifts for your second cousin's kid's nephew, and planning the perfect meal with all of the fixins (even lasagna for that one person who doesn't eat turkey), there seems to be no time to relax and enjoy the holiday spirit…

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Restaurants Open for the Holidays 2023-24

With the holidays comes plenty of cooking, and a fair amount of frustration. If you're looking to kick up your feet and have someone else cook for you this holiday season, we have a list of restaurants that are open for the 2023–24 holiday season. Below is a list of restaurants that are open on…

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Fall Festivals & Events in the Providence Area

Fall in New England is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It's the perfect weather to enjoy festivals and events while taking in the colorful foliage. October is chock-full of fall activities, so take a look at a few of the festivals happening in and around Providence. Enjoy the fall…

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