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Providence City Guide
United States of America > Providence
Providence - Rhode Island's capital over 200 years of history
brings you lot's of fun. Providence may be responsible for
the "malling of America." Providence is truly a city ahead
of its time. Rhode Island has more than earned its nickname,
"The Crossroads of Southern New England."
Located a mere ten minutes from Providence, Warwick city.
For starters, when you fly into Rhode Island, you actually
fly into the heart of the City of Warwick. Warwick enjoys
a reputation of being Rhode Island's "Retail Capital". There
are very much to offer you here.
For the avid shoppers, America's first shopping mall, "The
Arcade" ,was built here in 1828. Thus, there are many more
shopping malls that serve your need here.
For a taste of off beaten track, Colt State Park, a 464
acre state park on the shore of Narragansett Bay, with four
miles of hiking and biking trails, gardens, 10 playing fields
and 6 picnic groves. Fishing, concerts and naturalist programs
in season. This is just the right place for you.
If you enjoy a classic taste of farming, Coggeshall Farm
Museum is ready to cater your needs. A 35 acre colonial
farm, established in 1750. The museum features rare breeds
of livestock, a barn, cooling house, blacksmith and spring
house.
Getting There and Moving Around
By air
Green Airport in Warwick, just outside Providence, The
airport is easily accessible from both Boston and Connecticut.
More than 180 flights daily provide options or connections
to and from virtually any destination.
By sea
Providence and Newport are the main harbours. Ferry services
are available at the harbours to take you to the larger
islands off the mainland.
By rail
Amtrak is the rail service that connects the New England
states with each other and with other regions.
By road
RIPTA provides a bus service within the city and to the
rest of the state. The Bonanza Bus has a daily service to
and from Boston, Massachusetts. Buses leave Providence every
hour on the half hour and leave Boston again every hour
on the hour.
Long-distance bus services are run by various companies.
Greyhound is the main service between all main cities. Taxis
are normally called cabs in the US. Taxis are readily available.
Moving Around
The availability of various transport mode in Providence
definitely adds up the fun for your stay here.
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