Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
Fabulous menu with a great local atmosphere. Authentic Bibimbop; Burger lovers try the Golden Burger!
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Ivy Tavern
758 Hope StFabulous menu with a great local atmosphere. Authentic Bibimbop; Burger lovers try the Golden Burger!
Yummy pastries and freshly baked bread paired with good coffee. Outdoor seating is lovely in the warmer months!
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Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayYummy pastries and freshly baked bread paired with good coffee. Outdoor seating is lovely in the warmer months!
Garden Grille
727 East AveDelicious vegetarian menu.
Rasoi
727 East AveGreat Indian food
India Restaurant
1060 Hope StNice space, good food.
Geoff's Superlative Sandwiches
401 S Main StOur favorite sandwich shop
Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce StOur favorite desserts!
Wickenden Street
Wickenden StreetCafes, bars, restaurants, shops
Bacaro
262 S Water StFabulous menu and great ambience
Beautiful space in what used to be a vault. Luxurious dinner and drinks.
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The Dorrance
60 Dorrance StBeautiful space in what used to be a vault. Luxurious dinner and drinks.
north
122 Fountain Stto please the foodie
Nicknamed the "snuggery." Known for their cupcakes and crepes.
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The Duck and Bunny
1005 Main StNicknamed the "snuggery." Known for their cupcakes and crepes.
nicks on broadway
500 BroadwayBest brunch and great dinner option.
Compact, low-key spot for big range of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Thai & Chinese fare, plus lunch deals.
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Apsara Palace Restaurant
783 Hope StCompact, low-key spot for big range of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Thai & Chinese fare, plus lunch deals.
Gourmet House Restaurant
787 Hope StGreat, comparable alternative to Apsara
Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StPricey, but the best seafood around
Haruki East
172 Wayland AveOur choice for sushi.
During the day- walk up window for housemade sausages & sandwiches; enjoy in the park! In the evening- an intimate bistro offering French-inspired menu of specialties like housemade pâté.
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Chez Pascal & The Wurst Kitchen
960 Hope StDuring the day- walk up window for housemade sausages & sandwiches; enjoy in the park! In the evening- an intimate bistro offering French-inspired menu of specialties like housemade pâté.
For the true coffee lover. (where Fish buys his beans)
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Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StFor the true coffee lover. (where Fish buys his beans)
Our go-to for a consistenly delicious dinner. The menu is seasonal, locally sourced American comfort food & original cocktails.
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Broadway Bistro
205 BroadwayOur go-to for a consistenly delicious dinner. The menu is seasonal, locally sourced American comfort food & original cocktails.
Everything Else
Wildflour
727 East AveExcellent juice bar and vegan treats.
Nice playground. Farmers Market every Saturday during Spring and Summer!
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Lippett Memorial Park
1015 Hope StreetNice playground. Farmers Market every Saturday during Spring and Summer!
Brown campus with lots of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops
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Thayer Street
Thayer StreetBrown campus with lots of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops
Nice cafes and shops. Wayland square Power Yoga is a great studio
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Wayland Square
138 Wayland AveNice cafes and shops. Wayland square Power Yoga is a great studio
I-RISD Museum
20 N Main StFree on Sundays
Lovely Ivy league University with a beautiful old New England campus.
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Brown University
Lovely Ivy league University with a beautiful old New England campus.
The Miriam Hospital
164 Summit AveClosest hospital to our house.
Providence Train Station
100 Gaspee StHourly trains to Boston and New York.
Cumberland Farms
751 Hope StNearest gas, ATM and Red Box.
Swan Liquor
806 Hope StKevin will greet you with a smile at this local liquor store.
Charlestown Breachway
812-774 Charlestown Beach RdOur favorite beach away from the crowds.
Peter Pan Bus Terminal
1 Peter Pan WayDaily buses to Boston and New York
Butter Day Spa
750 East AvenueWhat better way to spend a rainy afternoon?!
Originally planted in 1977 as a way of preserving beautiful agricultural land. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Riesling.
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Newport Vineyards
909 E Main RdOriginally planted in 1977 as a way of preserving beautiful agricultural land. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Riesling.
food trucks, vendors, crafts, antiques and treasures. summer Sundays, 10-4.
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Providence Flea Outdoor Markets (Summer/Fall)
10 S Water Stfood trucks, vendors, crafts, antiques and treasures. summer Sundays, 10-4.
Entertainment & Activities
Delicious home-made ice cream with a variety of interesting flavors!
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Three Sisters
1070 Hope StDelicious home-made ice cream with a variety of interesting flavors!
Creatoyvity LLC
736 Hope StNice toy store for the kids!
Rochambeau Library
708 Hope StA nice space to bring kids, do some work, or spend a rainy afternoon.
Wonderful park with zoo, tennis, carousel, playground, pond with swan boats and walking paths.
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveWonderful park with zoo, tennis, carousel, playground, pond with swan boats and walking paths.
Playground, soccer field, park and bike path on the water.
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India Point Park
201 India StPlayground, soccer field, park and bike path on the water.
Nice museum for the younger kids.
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I-Museum yabantwana be-Providence
100 South StNice museum for the younger kids.
Sightseeing
Blackstone Boulevard
Blackstone BoulevardScenic walking/running path
Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StBeautiful view of the city
Great place to take a stroll and visit the Italian Food Emporiums, Bakeries, Boutiques and Art Galleries. In warmer months listen to music at the fountain in DePasquale Square.
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Federal Hill
Great place to take a stroll and visit the Italian Food Emporiums, Bakeries, Boutiques and Art Galleries. In warmer months listen to music at the fountain in DePasquale Square.
Spring and summer months boast a unique art installment lining the river, Providence WaterFire. Cultural experience for all your senses.
http://waterfire.org/about/
Providence River Greenway
Providence River GreenwaySpring and summer months boast a unique art installment lining the river, Providence WaterFire. Cultural experience for all your senses.
http://waterfire.org/about/
A paved 3 mile walking/running/biking loop through the woods surrounded by ponds and lakes. Beach area with lifeguard in the summer. Water sports and horseback riding available in the summer months.
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Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdA paved 3 mile walking/running/biking loop through the woods surrounded by ponds and lakes. Beach area with lifeguard in the summer. Water sports and horseback riding available in the summer months.
A walk back in time to when libraries were not as pedestrian as they now are, with a deeply interesting collection. Edgar Allan Poe was a subscriber, and you can be shown his signature.
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Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StA walk back in time to when libraries were not as pedestrian as they now are, with a deeply interesting collection. Edgar Allan Poe was a subscriber, and you can be shown his signature.
Shopping
Frog & Toad - East
795 Hope StCute local crafts and hand made gifts.
Providence Place
Providence PlaceLarge Mall with cinema and IMAX
Drinks & Nightlife
Club Hell
25 Bridge StSmall bar with a lot of outdoor space on the water.
Providence Eagle
124 Snow StOnly rooftop bar in Providence.
Pool, darts and lots of beer to choose from. Low key bar with local feel.
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Wild Colonial Tavern
250 S Water StPool, darts and lots of beer to choose from. Low key bar with local feel.
Where the hip 20somethings can be found dancing to a DJ in a sweaty basement, or playing foosball, ping pong, and pin machines on the first level.
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The Salon
57 Eddy StWhere the hip 20somethings can be found dancing to a DJ in a sweaty basement, or playing foosball, ping pong, and pin machines on the first level.
The Eddy
95 Eddy Stsmall, personal and creative drinks.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StOrganic Market