Providence
E Providence Rhode Island RI
- Country Code
- USA
- State Code
- RI
- Day Trips
- Newport, RI (about 35 miles)
- If you're in the mood for a jaunt out of town, number one on your list should be a trip to Newport. Enjoy the natural beauty of the New England coastline by walking the famous 3.5-mile Cliff Walk. Or take in the fabulous architecture and furnishings of the Gilded Age with a tour of the mansions once owned by the turn-of-the-century rich-and-famous who made Newport America's First Resort Town. You can purchase ticket packages to see all the mansions, or just buy tickets to see the mansions of your choice at: www.newportmansions.org.
- Aids Group
- 800/235-2331, www.aac.org.
- AIDS Care Ocean State 401/521-3603, www.aidscareos.org.
- Gay Aa
- AA 401/438-8860, www.rhodeisland-aa.org.
- Gay Pride
- June. 401/467-2130, www.prideri.com.
- Annual Events
- Aug - Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival 401/861-4445, www.film-festival.org.
- Airport
- TF Green State Airport. To get downtown, take a right at the terminal exit. Then take US 95 North for approximately 15 minutes. To get to Providence from Boston's Logan Airport, take 93 South to 95 South for approximately 1 hour.
- Taxi
- Yellow Cab 401/941-1122.
- Public Transport
- RIPTA Bus Service 401/781-9400, www.ripta.com.
- Tourist Attraction
- Newport.
- RISD Museum 401/454-6500, www.risd.edu.
- Waterfire 401/273-1155, www.waterfire.com.
- Visitors Bureau
- 401/456-0200 or 800/233-1636, www.goprovidence.com.