Providence, United States

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Travel Blogs from Providence (71)

The Birth of the Semi-Backpacker, Providence, United States travel blog
The Birth of the Semi-Backpacker
Aug 26, 2007

After so many months of planning, dreaming, talking and googling, my trip is finally here! I'd like to say that this Bronx-born city girl that's never been camping is doing a 360 and packing a tent and sleeping bag in her backpack; HOWEVER, I am realistic ...

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A short trip back home to celebrate my 30th bday, Providence, United States travel blog
A short trip back home to celebrate my 30th bday
Sep 12, 2007

COMING HOME Fearless traveler or not, I wanted to spend my 30th birthday in the company of family, friends and a few Patron Tequila shots. This pit stop also gave me time to pause and reflect on my trip thus far. Here's what I've learned in the past ...

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Home for the holidays, Providence, United States travel blog
Home for the holidays
Dec 20, 2007

IT ALL STARTED WITH THANKSGIVING AND A CHRISTMAS TREE... Doņa Nuris and her son, David have been very friendly and welcoming to me since I moved into their Ciudad Colon neighborhood a few months ago. They have invited me over to their house many times and ...

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Starting Point, Providence, United States travel blog
Starting Point
Jan 7, 2007

This is where I started my journey.

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Attractions in Providence (67)

Historic Federal Hill
Historic Federal Hill

Atwells Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

4.00

Sip a strong espresso at an outdoor cafe, grab a quick pizza for lunch or dine in style at a gourmet Italian restaurant in this historic section of the city, also know as Little Italy. You'll know you have arrived by the huge arched gateway, with a bronzed pinecone, which marks the entry to the neighborhood.
WaterFire
WaterFire

Memorial Boulevard, Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, United States

4.50

From May to October, bonfires are lit on the three rivers of downtown Providence as part of a unique urban sculpture by award-winning artist Barnaby Evans. Together with music from around the world, the glow and aroma of the fires create an enchanting atmosphere for onlookers.
Culinary Archives & Museum
Culinary Archives & Museum

Johnson and Wales University, 315 Harborside Blvd. Providence, Rhode Island, United States

4.00

Known as "The Smithsonian Institution of the Food Service Industry," this museum houses over 500,000 items spanning five centuries of the culinary and hospitality industries.
Roger Williams Park and Botanical Center
Roger Williams Park and Botanical Center

Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Forum Discussions on Providence (3)

Rhode Island Starter Kit
Posted on Jun 30, 2008, 21:44:47
... The first circus in the United States was in Newport in 1774. 6. Ann and Hope was the first discount department store in the United States the property was opened in Rhode Island. 7. George M. Cohan was born in Providence in 1878. He wrote, "I' ...
4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in RI
Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 14:50:41
... Civic, Military and Fireman's Parade, Bristol Begins at 10:30am. The oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the United States, established in 1785, runs from the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) to High Street, between State ...
New England help pls
Posted on May 1, 2009, 09:13:12
... charm and some LL Bean Outlet shopping and then drive up the coast to Bar Harbour, ME for a quaint village rest along the beautiful coast, and some lobster fresh from the trap. If Bar Harbour is too far, try Newport and/or Providence, RI.

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