GoProvidence Visitors Guide
Read through the latest issue of the GoProvidence guide to find out more about Providence and Rhode Island as a whole. Browse through its listings to plan where to stay and what to do while here.
Just one hour from Boston and three hours from New York City, Providence is a capital city that is easily accessed but hard to forget. With a convenient, nearby airport, fast and reliable train service, and a straightforward bus system, exploring this great city and diverse region has never been easier.
Read through the latest issue of the GoProvidence guide to find out more about Providence and Rhode Island as a whole. Browse through its listings to plan where to stay and what to do while here.
The Visitor Information Center is located at the Rhode Island Convention Center in the heart of downtown Providence.
The award-winning Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is just 10 minutes away. The airport's InterLink hub offers convenient transportation options once here.
Downtown Providence is conveniently located off of Interstates 95 and 195, making a surprisingly...
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Stop by The Steel Yard on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4–9 p.m., for Providence’s hottest Halloween party — the 18th Annual Halloween Iron Pour. A trained pour crew will harness the power of their custom-built iron tilt-furnace to pour more than 2,000 pounds of luminous, molten iron....
Learn MoreSeafood lovers won't want to miss the 9th Annual Ocean State Oyster Festival (OSOF) on Saturday, Oct. 7 (1–7 p.m.) along the Providence RiverWalk. The festival was created as a way to celebrate the oyster and highlight Rhode Island's aquaculture industry. What better way to do that...
Learn MoreThis year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Columbus Day Weekend Festival on Federal Hill, presented by the Federal Hill Commerce Association, and we couldn't be more excited! The festival runs Oct. 6–9, 2023 and is full of amazing food, savory pastries, live entertainment, games, rides...
Learn MoreJoin the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation to celebrate life on Sept. 30–Oct. 1 at the Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life Weekend, and help them light the way to hope for anyone touched by breast cancer. Passport to Survivorship Expo The weekend begins with the free Passport...
Learn MoreFall 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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