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About The Providence Rink

The Providence Rink provides outdoor ice skating and year-round events for adults and children, plus a Subway concession area rink-side. The Providence Rink is available in the winter for private events on full ice, corporate and social outings, school groups, and in the summer as an event center. For all details about the winter ice skating season and the summer event center season.

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Students relax and walk across a green lawn in front of a red brick building with orange umbrellas, framed by large trees.

Providence is home to eight colleges and universities and a whole lot of college students. We bet you didn't know that your student ID is good for more than just getting in and out of campus buildings.

People relax along the riverwalk at dusk with kayakers on the water and the Providence skyline in the background

August is here, and while the days are still warm, there's an evening chill that's starting to remind us that fall isn't far away. The good news is that there's still plenty of time to get in all of those summer activities you've been planning to do.

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Think the Providence Rink is just a winter thing? Think again! When the ice melts, this downtown hot spot shifts gears into full summer mode, with a lineup that gives you plenty of things to do all season long.

Skaters on an outdoor ice rink in downtown Providence with the Industrial Trust Building glowing at sunset

With the Winter Olympics in full swing in Italy, we took a look at some of the ways you can have a little Olympic fun of your own, right here in Providence.

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The bar at Bluefin Grille, with a long white counter lined with upholstered stools and backlit shelves of liquor bottles.

Discover the Bluefin Grille, a hidden gem located within the Providence Marriott Downtown hotel. Savor a delectable menu of fresh seafood and classic American dishes, complemented by a selection of craft cocktails, beers, and wines. Experience a casual yet elegant dining atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Discover the Bluefin Grille, a hidden gem located within the Providence Marriott Downtown hotel. Savor a delectable menu of fresh seafood and classic American dishes, complemented by a selection of craft cocktails, beers, and wines. Experience a casual yet elegant dining atmosphere perfect for any occasion.

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Haven Bros. Diner, the historic stainless steel diner truck in Providence, glowing with red neon lights at night

Haven Brothers started out as a horse drawn cart. Now a stainless steel mobile diner, the iconic Haven Brothers Diner serves up the best late night eats in Providence. Haven Brothers’ reach grew beyond city limits with the addition of its mobile catering division in 2016. In downtown Kennedy Plaza, Haven Bros Diner slings comfort food and familiar favorites, late night every night. Try our famous Murder Burger, satisfy your late night cravings with The Garbage Plate, or treat yourself to a milkshake in one of a variety of flavors. Get window service or grab a seat inside in “The Aluminum Room“ for the total late night Providence experience. Haven Brothers started out as a horse drawn cart. Now a stainless steel mobile diner, the iconic Haven Brothers Diner serves up the best late night eats in Providence. Haven Brothers’ reach grew beyond city limits with the addition of its mobile catering division in 2016. In downtown Kennedy Plaza, Haven Bros Diner slings comfort food and familiar favorites, late night every night. Try our famous Murder Burger, satisfy your late night cravings with The Garbage Plate, or treat yourself to a milkshake in one of a variety of flavors. Get window service or grab a seat inside in “The Aluminum Room“ for the total late night Providence experience.

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Halved sandwich from Ocean State Sandwich Company stacked with sliced cured meats, white cheese, lettuce, and tomato, spread with a red pepper relish on a crusty roll.

We use fresh, local, ingredients to create delicious soups, salads, and of course, sandwiches. We also offer breakfast and lunch catering. We use fresh, local, ingredients to create delicious soups, salads, and of course, sandwiches. We also offer breakfast and lunch catering.

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Colorful hotel suite living room with red sofa, patterned armchair, and adjoining bedroom

Landmark Lodgings in the Heart of Downtown ProvidenceBuilt in 1922, this landmark hotel (formerly the Providence Biltmore) is bursting with old-school charm. Look up to take in the lobby's original ornate ceiling and famed glass-and-brass elevator. Throughout the hotel, layers of plaid, tweed, and leather add a healthy dose of post-grad bachelor pad. Mix in some laughs from locals and alums (there's something about those Farrelly brothers), and you get a hotel with as much humor as history.Located in the center of downtown, Graduate Providence is an unmatched setting for weddings, reunions, and other celebrations. The historic venue boasts a whopping 18,000 square feet of event space (hello, Grand Ballroom!) and sits close to the campuses of Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Johnson & Wales University, and Rhode Island College.Whether you're in town for a meeting, a wedding, or to cheer on your alma mater, we're here to make your visit memorable. Our warm, friendly, and whip-smart staff (#humblebrag) will help you find your way around Providence, so you'll feel like a local even on your first visit.Our rooms are ready for a night unlike any other, with little moments of surprise and discovery waiting down every corridor and around every corner. This is Graduate. Get ready to be inspired. Landmark Lodgings in the Heart of Downtown ProvidenceBuilt in 1922, this landmark hotel (formerly the Providence Biltmore) is bursting with old-school charm. Look up to take in the lobby's original ornate ceiling and famed glass-and-brass elevator. Throughout the hotel, layers of plaid, tweed, and leather add a healthy dose of post-grad bachelor pad. Mix in some laughs from locals and alums (there's something about those Farrelly brothers), and you get a hotel with as much humor as history.Located in the center of downtown, Graduate Providence is an unmatched setting for weddings, reunions, and other celebrations. The historic venue boasts a whopping 18,000 square feet of event space (hello, Grand Ballroom!) and sits close to the campuses of Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Johnson & Wales University, and Rhode Island College.Whether you're in town for a meeting, a wedding, or to cheer on your alma mater, we're here to make your visit memorable. Our warm, friendly, and whip-smart staff (#humblebrag) will help you find your way around Providence, so you'll feel like a local even on your first visit.Our rooms are ready for a night unlike any other, with little moments of surprise and discovery waiting down every corridor and around every corner. This is Graduate. Get ready to be inspired.

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