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Providence, RI is home to world-renowned dining, flexible meeting venues, a vibrant arts scene and more, all within steps of the Rhode Island Convention Center.
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Historic and hip, charming and chic, Providence, RI combines the best of a quaint New England town with the amenities and sophistication of a big city. Providence is compact and easy to navigate, with hotels, acclaimed restaurants, theaters and cool shops within a short walk of the RI Convention Center.
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Providence's compact downtown is filled with innovative and eclectic restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and beautifully preserved historic architecture. Some of the nation’s top schools call Providence home, including Ivy League Brown University, the world-renowned Rhode Island School of Design, and Johnson & Wales University, a leading culinary educator. The presence of these educational institutions infuses the city with a youthful vibe.
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Providence, RI is a classic New England destination with big city vibes. Only an hour’s drive from Boston and three hours from New York, Providence is easy to get to by car, train or plane. Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Warwick is just 10 minutes from Providence and was named the #1 airport in the nation by the readers of Travel + Leisure in the 2025 World’s Best Awards.
The Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) is situated in the heart of the city and is connected to the 14,000-seat Amica Mutual Pavilion, as well as the 564-room Omni Providence Hotel and Providence Place Mall. Events may also be held nearby at The VETS, a 2,011-seat historic theater located across from the iconic Rhode Island State House.
Step outside the RICC and choose from an array of nearby restaurants, from authentic Italian cuisine to seafood fresh from Narragansett Bay. Browse through downtown’s eclectic shops, take in the scores of colorful murals and historic architecture, or glide along Providence’s rivers in an authentic Venetian gondola or by river boat.
