Providence

From Erik...
My most recent trip to the capital city of Providence was in June of 2018 and I had so much fun. The development going downtown is unbelievable. I walked almost everywhere and explored neighborhoods like Federal Hill. This is a four season destination so have fun!

rhode island fast facts

City Name: Providence
Biggest Airports: PVD, BOS
Amtrak: Yes!

Time Zone: Eastern
Currency: US Dollar
Continent: North America
Country: USA
Primary Language: English

more about water fire!

Our local tourism expert explains more about why this destination is growing and more about the unique art installation called water fire.

official tourism resources

Providence has an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are a few helpful links...

Official Tourism Bureau Site

where to stay

On my most recent trip to Providence, I stayed at The Omni Providence.

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Erik Hastings, a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy is an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to consumers who can't afford to "get their vacations wrong". He is the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. Erik The Travel Guy is also host of the new podcast, Erik The Travel Guy - The Podcast. He leads an incredibly talented team of industry pros and is the editorial driving force of his platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, Erik believes travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, he has learned that travel brings cultures together and he eagerly shares that spirit with his viewers. Read Erik's Full Bio.