| Page Views: 3,495 Last Visit to Providence: March, 2005 | Providence .... The Renaissance City by Cruefan - last update: Mar 22, 2005 |
Providence is the capital of Rhode Island, hence the largest city in the state. Providence was in a huge down swing in the late 70's and 80's and I can verify this because back in the day when I was a young metalhead I used to go to Providence to see Motley Crue, Ozzy, Metalica, Tesla, and AC/DC and the place was really run down and dirty.
But that changed in the 90's when Providence put alot of money into inproving downtown. Now Providence is much improved with many new restaurants, a huge shopping mall and waterfront park.
Providence is also a college town and hosts such schools as Brown University, Providence College, Johnson and Wales, Rhode Island College, and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Walking around Providence is relativly safe during the day. At night however downtown has tons of bars and clubs and at 2AM when they let out there is fighting and assorted mayhem on a regular basis. But the Police are usually around in force to calm the natives.
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| Pros: | "Right off I-95, good restaurants, shopping" | | Cons: | "High crime in South Providence, parking nightmare" | | In A Nutshell: | "City on the rebound," |
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Pawtuxet Wed Mar 21, 2007 15:29 UTC
Hope you update to new Mayor..city doesn't operate same since Cianci gone. Surprised you gave credit for the renessaince..actlly took cple Govs, BIG private $$, historic comm, + cple mayors to complete. Buddy liked to make people think it was all him:-) | holoroses Mon Nov 28, 2005 19:56 UTC
Admission is free, but skating is not at the re-named "Bank of America" Skating Center. | garridogal Sun Jul 10, 2005 02:07 UTC
Is it really called the Tonya Harding rink? Does anyone whack you on the knee as you leave it? | kiwi Mon Jul 4, 2005 13:45 UTC
Yep think I'll still go here one day, but maybe I won't rent a car, hahahaha. Great tips, thanks!! I want to see some sailboats over there..... |
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