Best Hikes Near Providence, Rhode Island

You might know Providence as The Creative Capital with attractions like WaterFire, RISD Museum and the Providence Performing Arts Center – but did you know there are a number of hiking trails within 10–25 minutes of the city? Nature attractions and outdoor destinations are quickly becoming a hot…

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Movies on the Block Is Back

Movies on the Block returns again this summer! The popular outdoor film series will be back with four showings at Grant's Block, once a month from June to September. Screenings will take place at dusk on the second Thursday of each month and InDowncity is partnering with downtown restaurants to…

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Ice Bumper Cars Return to The Providence Rink

One of Providence's most popular attractions comes in the form of spinning circular carts full of fun at The Providence Rink. 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, still…

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Walking in Rhode Island

Providence is one of the most walkable cities in America. In fact, USA Today 10Best 's readers recently voted Providence as the 2nd most walkable city to visit for the second year in a row. When John Kostrzewa was researching his new book, "Walking Rhode Island: 40 Hikes for Nature and History…

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Pawtucket Slaterettes Make (Women's) History

Mention Pawtucket and baseball in the same sentence and most Rhode Islanders think of McCoy Stadium and the PawSox. But did you know that Pawtucket is home to the oldest all-female recreational baseball league in the country? Women's History Month seems like the perfect time to celebrate the…

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