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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Rhode Island Convention Center - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Dunkin Donuts Center - 0.2 mi/0.3 km The 14,500 seat indoor sports and entertainment venue which attracts more than one million visitors annually. The Dunkin Donuts Center is the home of the AHL Providence Bruins Hockey Team and the Providence College Men’s Basketball Team. The Arena hosts virtually all of the major touring family shows, many concerts and various other special events. One LaSalle Square
Providence Performing Arts Center - 0.2 mi/0.3 km The Theatre, which is now called the Providence Performing Arts Center, was opened as a Loew's Movie Palace on October 6, 1928. It was designed by George and C.W. Rapp of Chicago, brothers who became renowned as one of the finest teams of theatre architects in America.Over the years, the theatre has survived many changes - it was nearly demolished in the seventies. Now, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and plays a vital role in the City's ongoing renaissance.The beauty of the Theatre combined with the excellence of the productions makes every event at the Providence Performing Arts Center a work of art. 220 Weybosset Street Providence , RI 02903 Phone 401-421-2787
Providence Place Mall - 0.2 mi/0.3 km Premier Shopping, Dining and Entertainment. 1 Providence Place Providence , RI 02903 Phone 401 270-1000 Fax 401 453-2232
Trinity Repertory Theatre - 0.2 mi/0.3 km Since its founding in 1964, Trinity Repertory Company has been considered one of the most respected regional theaters in the country. Trinity Rep presents a balance of world premiere, contemporary, and classic works, including an annual production of A Christmas Carol, special presentations of outside work and Trinity Summer Shakespeare, for a total annual audience of over 185,000. 201 Washington Street Providence , RI 02903 Phone (401) 351-4242
Waterplace Park and Riverwalk - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Arcade Mall - 0.2 mi/0.3 km
Brown University - 1.0 mi/1.6 km Brown University is a leading Ivy League institution with a distinctive undergraduate academic program, a world-class faculty, outstanding graduate and medical students, and a tradition of innovative and rigorous multidisciplinary study. Notable alumni include John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Actress Laura Linney. Historic East Side - 1.0 mi/1.6 km
Rhode Island School of Design - 1.0 mi/1.6 km The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is one of the country’s leading visual arts, design, architecture and art education institutions. RISD is an eclectic community of artists and designers that includes 2,200 students from around the world, approximately 350 faculty and curators, and 400 staff members. Notable alumni include film director Gus Van Sant and “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane.
Johnson and Wales University - 1.0 mi/1.6 km The world’s largest culinary and hospitality educator, Johnson & Wales University (J&W) offers its students a unique blend of hands-on experience and classic academic instruction. J&W was founded in 1914 by two women - Gertrude Johnson and Mary Wales - and continues to leave its mark on the city, most notably through its impact on the critically acclaimed restaurant scene. Notable alumni include Celebrity Chefs Emeril Lagasse and Tyler Florence.
Triggs Memorial Golf Course - 3.0 mi/4.8 km
Providence College - 3.0 mi/4.8 km Providence College (PC) is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Nationally recognized for its academic programs, PC is also known for its Division I sports program which has included several nationally ranked men’s and women’s basketball teams. Notable alumni include NBA Hall of Fame Player and Coach Lenny Wilkins and NBC News Correspondent Mike Leonard.
Roger Williams Park and Zoo - 4.0 mi/6.4 km Visit Roger Williams Park Zoo and see over 1,500 animals, including elephants, giraffes, kangaroos, snow leopards, moon bears, gibbons and more. Open year-round with special events and educational programming scheduled throughout the year. 1000 Elmwood Avenue Providence , RI 02907 Phone 401 385-9632 Fax 401 941-3988
Rhode Island College - 4.0 mi/6.4 km Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public institution of higher education whose primary mission is to offer a quality, affordable education to all Rhode Islanders. RIC offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences and in a variety of professional fields. It also has a range of selected graduate programs in the arts and sciences, and in areas of social, public, and community service. Bryant College - 10.0 mi/16.1 km
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets - 12.0 mi/19.3 km Wrentham Village Premium Outlets offer the largest collection of designer and name brand outlets in New England. Shop 170 stores, featuring Banana Republic Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Coach, Gap Outlet, Guess, and Hugo Boss. One Premium Outlets Blvd. Suite 100 Wrentham , MA 02093 Phone 508 384-0600 Fax 508 384-7966 Email shopper@premiumoutlets.com www.premiumoutlets.com/wrentham
Roger Williams University - 12.0 mi/19.3 km While its main campus is in the seaside community of Bristol, RI, Roger Williams University (RWU) maintains a strong presence in Providence, with a satellite campus in the downtown area. One of the fastest growing liberal arts universities in the country, RWU offers undergraduate and graduate programs and is home to Rhode Island’s only law school.
University of Rhode Island - 20.0 mi/32.2 km The University of Rhode Island’s (URI) flagship campus is located in Kingston, RI but has a satellite campus in Providence’s downtown. URI offers degree programs at the bachelor’s master’s and doctoral level and is a highly regarded research institution. Notable alumni include CNN International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour and Titanic Discoverer Robert Ballard.
Gillette Stadium - 20.0 mi/32.2 km Home of the New England Patriots! One Patriot Place Foxborough , MA 02035-1388 Phone (508) 543-1776
Tweeter Center - 20.0 mi/32.2 km
Beaches - 35.0 mi/56.3 km
Historic Newport - 35.0 mi/56.3 km 424 Bellevue Avenue Newport , RI 02840 Phone 401 847-1000 Fax 401 847-9477 Email info@newportmansions.org
Downtown Boston - 45.0 mi/72.4 km
Foxwoods Resort Casino - 45.0 mi/72.4 km Escape to Foxwoods and experience the upmost comfort pleasure and excitement in a breathtaking setting of natural beauty Phone 1.800.FOXWOODS
Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino - 50.0 mi/80.5 km A World at Play! 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd Phone 1.888.226.7711
Hasbro Children's Hospital - 1.0 mi/1.6 km
Womens and Infants Hospital - 1.0 mi/1.6 km
Rhode Island Hospital - 1.0 mi/1.6 km
Miriam Hospital - 2.0 mi/3.2 km
Roger Williams Hospital - 3.0 mi/4.8 km
RISD Museum The RISD Museum traces the history of art from antiquity to the present through exhibitions and a collection of nearly 80,000 works of art in all media including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, costumes and textiles, prints, drawings, photographs, and video, representing cultures around the world. 224 Benefit Street Providence , RI 02903 Phone 401 454-6500 Fax 401 454-6556 Email museum@risd.edu
LOCAL CORPORATE OFFICES Textron, Inc. - 0.2 mi/0.3 km Fleet Financial Group - 0.1 mi/0.2 km Citizens Financial Group - 0.1 mi/0.2 km Hasbro, Inc. - 5.0 mi/8.1 km Fidelity Investments - 10.0 mi/16.1 km Swarovski Consumer Goods, Ltd. - 10.0 mi/16.1 km Cookson America - 0.1 mi/0.1 km CVS Pharmacy Local Headquarters - 15.0 mi/24.1 km GTECH – 0.2 mi/0.3 km
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Hotel Providence | 311 Westminster Street | Providence, RI 02903 | 401-861-8000 · 800-861-8990 |
