Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, the capital and most populated city of Rhode Island.It is also one of the first cities to be established in the United States.Travelers that enjoy culture will be delighted to see the environmental art installation called WaterFire that is held in Providence every year during the summer months. It consists of 100 bonfires that are located just above the three rivers that wind through the middle of downtown. WaterFire also has various events and pieces of classical and world music. There are several performing arts centers in Providence, like the Veterans Memorial Auditorium and Fort Thunder. There are several sites of interest travelers won’t want to miss while visiting Providence. One of these is the first ever First Baptists Church in America, which was founded in 1638. Also visit one of the parks that is part of a 1200 acre park system in the city.Parks include Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, Roger Williams Park, and Prospect Terrace Park. Also go by Westminster Arcade.It is the oldest enclosed shopping center in America. You can also see the world’s largest termite at Nibbles Woodaway, also known as the “Big Blue Bug.”

Lodging

Even though Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country and Providence is not that large, it has utilized the space it does have to the fullest potential and has block after block of hotels and other various accommodations. Travelers, whether looking for a world class luxurious hotel or just a cheap hotel to crash in, must first decide what part of Providence they wish to stay in.You can choose from cheap hotels all over the city: near the Warwick and Theodore Francis Green State Airport, in Newport on the south side of the island, in Middletown, just north of Newport, New Bedford Metro, or in Southern Providence.

Travel

Theodore Frances Green Airport, referred to as T.D. Green, is located in Warwick, Rhode Island and serves the entire Providence area.T.F. Green is serviced by the following airlines: Air Canada, American Airlines and American Eagle, Cape Air, Continental Airlines and Continental Express, Delta Airlines and Delta Connection, Northwest, Southwest, United Airlines and United Express, US Airways and US Airways Express, SATA International, Azores Express, and New England International.With all of these airlines offering nonstop and direct flights all over the United States, it is not difficult to find cheap flights into Providence.Travelers may also want to check for cheap flights flying into Boston and taking a hop or charter flight to Providence.

Ariports in Providence

• Providence Rail
• T. F. Green Airport