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Providence / Redefining divine with endless charm

MeowScore 😸83/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

May

Seafood festivals and good weather.

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january

Cat festivals and indoor activities keep visitors warm.

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february

Celebration of Black History Month and Winter Lantern Parade

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march

St Patrick's Day parade and Spring flower bloom

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april

WaterFire Providence returns and outdoor activities reawaken

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may

Rhode Island Seafood Festival and Waterman's Fair

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june

PVDFest: citywide arts festival and summer begins

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july

Architecture and history tours in sunny weather

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august

Providence Restaurant Week and WaterFire basin lightings

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september

International Tennis Hall of Fame Open and Rhythm & Roots Festival

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october

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and fall foliage

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november

Veterans Day Parade and citywide Luminaria celebration

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december

Winter activities, Christmas at the Newport Mansions and ZooLights

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Providence can be affordable to travelers if they avoid downtown and seek deals from local vendors. However, some activities and shopping areas can be pricey.

Visit the Federal Hill area for affordable Italian cuisine and shopping at thrift stores and flea markets.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

short city break

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

short city break

Providence is small, but offers plenty of art, history, and food to explore in a few days.

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping norm in Providence

Tipping

15-20%

Standard tipping norm in Providence

Credit cards widely accepted. Splitting bills accepted. Better to ask for separate bills before ordering.

internet situation

great Speed

Good speed, consistent connection

great Availability

Most providers offer coverage

good Cellular

Decent coverage but can be spotty in some areas

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable

Green & pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive policies

Explore a purr-fect city with plenty of catnip flair; climb up College Hill with your nimble paws and admire the stunning meowntains and ocean views.

Indulge in gourmet fur-iendly dining that will leave your whiskers quivering with delight. From cozy cafés to sophisticated nomsitories, we have it all.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Federal Hill
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Providence Performing Arts Center
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RISD Museum
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
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WaterFire

The mainstream

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Federal Hill

A cat-mosphere where you can find an array of Italian restaurants, bakeries, and cozy shops. The heart of the city's Little Italy!

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🎭
Providence Performing Arts Center

A furr-tastic palace of performing arts where you can catch Broadway shows or musicals. Cats love the purring sound of the audience

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🎨
RISD Museum

A meow-velous art museum with an impressive collection of works from all around the world.

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🐒
Roger Williams Park Zoo

A paw-some spot where you can meet over 100 animal species, from giraffes to red pandas! Cats enjoy strolling in nature and watching fellow creatures

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WaterFire

A magical event where over 80 bonfires blaze on the rivers! Cat enjoy the sizzling sound of the fire and the lit ambience of the night

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Off the beaten path

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Providence Athenaeum
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The Tiny Bar
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Wickenden Street
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North Bakery
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The Avery

Off the beaten path

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Providence Athenaeum

A historic cat library with plenty of nooks to curl up in. Beautiful architecture, book clubs, and events.

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The Tiny Bar

A speakeasy-style cat bar with only 6 seats! Delicious cocktails and a cozy ambiance await.

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🛍️
Wickenden Street

A paw-some street for shopping and exploration. Local boutiques, delicious food, and street art to admire.

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North Bakery

A paradise for pastry-loving felines. Classic and innovative treats, plus bread made from scratch.

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The Avery

A cozy hideaway for caffeine-loving cats. Organic coffee, sweet treats, and a calming atmosphere.

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable

Green & pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive policies

Mindful meoweler tips

WaterFire Festival

A night full of bonfires on the river, music, and street performance. Experience the magic of Providence by the river.

Big Nazo Lab

A peculiar craft store with puppets and giant creatures made of foam and latex. Fun for all the ages, don't miss their shows!

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum

Discover a unique collection of art, spanning ancient Greece to contemporary artists. Admission is free on Sundays!

Federal Hill

The hot spot for Italian cuisine. Take a stroll and choose a cozy place to eat: indoor or outdoor dining, they've got it all!

Roger Williams Park Zoo

A must-visit for animal lovers. From elephants to sea lions, you'll also find endangered species at the conservation center.

Useful external sites

www.goprovidence.com

GoProvidence↗

Official tourism website of Providence

www.providencejournal.com

Providence Journal↗

Local news and events

www.ripta.com

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority↗

Public transportation information for Providence

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