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Dining, Lodging, & Transportation

Almost everything you need to know about your visit to Providence can be found on the website of the Providence Convention and Visitors Bureau, including a thorough list of Providence's world class restaurants and information about accommodations, entertainment, and events. If you'd like to explore Rhode Island, The Rhode Island Tourism Division is a good place to start. The Daytripper's Guide to Rhode Island contains a listing of coastal and natural attractions. A complete list of Rhode Island city and town websites can be found on our Research Links page. And be sure to check the RIHS Home Page for information on Rhode Island Historical Society events!

Dining: 
Rhode Island Monthly - Restaurants
EatRI.com

Lodging: Hotels
In Providence:
Marriott Hotel
Westin Hotel
Radisson Hotel
Hotel Dolce Villa
Inn at Brown University

Providence Biltmore Hotel (An historic hotel built in the 1920's, located in the heart of downtown Providence.)

Providence vicinity:
Johnson & Wales Inn (Seekonk, MA)
Hampton Inn & Suites (Warwick, RI)
Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings (Warwick, RI)
Comfort Inn (Warwick, RI)

Lodging: Bed & Breakfast Inns
Providence and vicinity:
Cady House (Providence)
State House Inn (Providence)
Mowry-Nicholson House (Providence)

Jacob Hill Inn (Seekonk, MA)
Edgewood Manor  (Cranston, RI)

For additional bed and breakfast inns in the Providence vicinity (including southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut), try Bed & Breakfast Inns Online.

Transportation
Providence "Link" Trolley (RI Public Transit Authority)
Amtrak
East Side Taxi (also known as Airport Express):
(401) 521-4200

Some hotels also have their own transport services.
 


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