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Providence is the capital and largest city in Rhode Island. It's also one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1636. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 182,042 and the entire metropolitan area is an estimated 1,600,800 people. The area that is now Providence was one of the original 13 Colonies of the United States, founded by Roger Williams who was exiled from Massachusetts. Early on, "Williams' Providence" became known as a refuge for the persecuted religious dissenters. Just like many of the old New England seaboard towns, Providence's downtown is very compact and the street layout is irregular. Also, as you might expect from such an old city, Providence is home to the largest contiguous area of buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the U.S. - including many pre-revolutionary houses. The East Side is home to a Baptist church that is the oldest in the Americas, founded by Roger Williams in 1638. Some unique facts about Providence; it has the most coffee/doughnut shops per capita of any city in the U.S., and the highest number of restaurants. It's a very diverse city with several ethnic neighborhoods, and is home to the flagship campuses of all five of Rhode Island's colleges. Providence has a Tony-Award winning theater group, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, art galleries, and during the summer, the city hosts WaterFire, an environmental art installation. There are multiple Waterfire events that are accompanied by various pieces of classical and world music, and public art displays, most notably sculptures, which change on a regular basis. For outdoor recreation, Providence is home to a 1,200-acre park system, including Waterplace Park and Riverwalk and Roger Williams Park and National Memorial.

Surrounding areas: East Providence, Rhode Island (2.3 mi), Cranston, Rhode Island (3.3 mi), North Providence, Rhode Island (3.3 mi), Pawtucket, Rhode Island (4.1 mi), Blackstone Valley, Rhode Island (5.2 mi), Barrington, Rhode Island (7.9 mi), Warwick, Rhode Island (8.6 mi)

Providence Vacation Rentals




Providence Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Hilton Providence21 Atwells AveProvidence, RI (401) 831-3900
Hotel Providence311 Westiminster StProvidence, RI (401) 861-8000
Providence Biltmore Hotel11 Dorrance StProvidence, RI (401) 421-0700
Providence Courtyard32 Exchange TerProvidence, RI (401) 272-1191
Providence Marriott Hotel1 Orms StProvidence, RI (401) 272-2400
Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor220 India StProvidence, RI (401) 272-5577
Renaissance Providence Hotel5 Ave Of The ArtsProvidence, RI (401) 276-0014
Westin Hotel Providence1 W Exchange StProvidence, RI (401) 598-8000
Extended Stay America1000 Warren AveEast Providence, RI3.5 mi.(401) 272-1661
Johnson & Wales Inn213 Taunton AveSeekonk, MA3.8 mi.(508) 336-8700
Ramada Inn940 Forbes RdSeekonk, MA4.0 mi.(508) 336-7300
Comfort Inn341 Highland AveSeekonk, MA4.2 mi.(508) 336-7900
Best Western Providence-Seekonk Inn45 Mink StSeekonk, MA4.8 mi.(508) ''6-4927
Courtyard By Marriott55 Jefferson Park RdWarwick, RI5.0 mi.(401) 467-6900
Howard Johnson Lodge20 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI5.0 mi.(401) 467-9800
Fairfield Inn36 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI5.1 mi.(401) 941-6600
Days Inn1116 Washington StAttleboro, MA5.4 mi.(508) 761-4825
Residence Inn By Marriott Warwick500 Kilvert StWarwick, RI6.8 mi.(401) 737-7100
Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick2100 Post RdWarwick, RI7.0 mi.(401) 739-8888
Radisson Airport Hotel Providence2081 Post RdWarwick, RI7.0 mi.(401) 739-3000
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites901 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI7.1 mi.(401) 736-5000
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel268 Metro Center BlvdWarwick, RI7.2 mi.(401) 732-6667
Homewood Suites By Hilton33 International WayWarwick, RI7.2 mi.(401) 738-0008
Extended Stay America Providence Warwick245 W Natick RdWarwick, RI7.5 mi.(401) 732-2547
Courtyard By Marriott636 George Washington HwyLincoln, RI7.9 mi.(401) 333-3400
Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings801 Greenwich AveWarwick, RI8.0 mi.(401) 732-6000
Quality Inn355 George Washington HwySmithfield, RI8.5 mi.(401) 232-2400
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/WarwickOne Thurber StWarwick, RI8.6 mi.(401) 734-9600
Sheraton Tara1850 PO RdWarwick, RI8.6 mi.(401) 738-4000
Super 8 North Attleboro787 S Washington StNorth Attleboro, MA9.8 mi.(508) 643-2900
Springhill Suites By Marriott14 JP Murphy HwyWest Warwick, RI9.9 mi.(401) 822-1244
Holiday Inn Express707 S Washington StN Attleboro, MA10.1 mi.(508) 643-9900
Pineapple Inn633 S Washington SQN Attleboro, MA10.5 mi.(508) 695-9324
Comfort Suites10 Keyes WayWest Warwick, RI11.6 mi.(401) 826-1800
Extended Stay America1200 Division RdWest Warwick, RI12.0 mi.(401) 885-3161
Holiday Inn Express - Providence/Woonsocket194 Fortin DrWoonsocket, RI12.1 mi.(401) 769-5000
Swansea Motor Inn999 Gar HwySwansea, MA12.6 mi.(508) 675-7700
Quality Inn Fall River/somerset1878 Wilbur AveSomerset, MA13.3 mi.(508) 678-4545
Woonsocket Motor Inn333 Clinton StWoonsocket, RI13.5 mi.(401) 762-1224
4 D Motel1693 Gar HwySomerset, MA15.1 mi.(508) 678-9071
 
Bed & Breakfast
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA9.2 mi.(508) 226-6365
Carriage House Inn93 Miantonomi AveMiddletown, RI22.8 mi.(401) 841-0018

Providence Weather & Climate

Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 37°F 20°F 4.37 in. -
February 39°F 22°F 3.45 in. -
March 47°F 30°F 4.43 in. -
April 58°F 39°F 4.16 in. -
May 68°F 48°F 3.66 in. -
June 77°F 57°F 3.38 in. -
July 82°F 64°F 3.17 in. -
August 80°F 62°F 3.90 in. -
September 73°F 54°F 3.70 in. -
October 62°F 43°F 3.69 in. -
November 52°F 35°F 4.40 in. -
December 42°F 25°F 4.14 in. -

Providence Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 15 miles south of Providence in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located approximately 42 miles northeast of Providence in Boston, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located roughly 65 miles west of Providence in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and finally the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located around 70 miles southeast of Providence in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Providence Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI27.3 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT48.0 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA55.3 mi.
JeepersMethuenMA63.4 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA64.1 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH65.1 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH67.5 mi.
Pirate's Fun ParkSalisburyMA76.3 mi.
Lake CompounceBristolCT79.9 mi.
 
Water Parks
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI18.2 mi.
Westport Water SlideWestportMA24.3 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA35.8 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI37.6 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT37.8 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY90.2 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH92.4 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Button Hole Golf & Learning CenterProvidenceRI 
Triggs Memorial Golf CourseProvidenceRI 
Silver Spring Golf CourseEast ProvidenceRI3.5 mi.
Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment CenterCranstonRI3.8 mi.
Firefly Golf CourseSeekonkMA4.6 mi.
Cranston Country ClubCranstonRI7.9 mi.
Midville Country ClubWest WarwickRI8.3 mi.
Hidden Hollow Country ClubRehobothMA8.5 mi.
Hillside Country ClubRehobothMA8.5 mi.
Middlebrook Country ClubRehobothMA8.5 mi.
Sun Valley Golf CourseRehobothMA8.5 mi.
Goddard State Memorial ParkWarwickRI8.6 mi.
Rehoboth Country ClubRehobothMA8.6 mi.
Wampanoag Golf CourseNorth SwanseaMA9.0 mi.
Locust Valley Golf CourseAttleboroMA10.5 mi.
Stone E Lea Golf CourseAttleboroMA10.5 mi.
Melody Hill Golf CourseHarmonyRI11.1 mi.
Bristol Golf ClubBristolRI11.4 mi.
East Greenwich Golf & Country ClubEast GreenwichRI11.5 mi.
Chemawa Golf CourseNorth AttleboroMA11.6 mi.
Fairlawn Golf CourseLincolnRI12.0 mi.
Touisset Country ClubSwanseaMA12.0 mi.
Heather Hill Country ClubPlainvilleMA12.9 mi.
Swansea Country ClubSwanseaMA12.9 mi.
Wentworth Hills Golf & Country ClubPlainvilleMA12.9 mi.
Norton Country ClubNortonMA15.2 mi.
Wading River Golf CourseNortonMA15.2 mi.
Montaup Country ClubPortsmouthRI15.9 mi.
Country View Golf ClubHarrisvilleRI16.2 mi.
Coventry Pines Public Golf CourseCoventryRI16.2 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA49.3 mi.
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA52.2 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA67.2 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT77.2 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH77.4 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA89.9 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT91.7 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT91.7 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA93.0 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT94.7 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH96.0 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT98.7 mi.
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA103.3 mi.
Brodie MountainNew AshfordMA108.0 mi.
Mount SunapeeMount SunapeeNH110.0 mi.
CatamountHillsdaleNY111.3 mi.
Highlands MountainNorthfieldNH111.6 mi.
Big BirchPattersonNY115.3 mi.
Thunder RidgePattersonNY115.3 mi.
StrattonStratton MountainVT117.4 mi.
 
State Parks
Dyerville State ParkRI2.4 mi. 
Dodsworth Beach State ParkRI2.5 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI3.2 mi. 
Peter Randall State ParkRI3.9 mi. 
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI4.6 mi. 
Pawtuxet State ParkRI4.6 mi. 
Meshanticut State ParkRI5.3 mi. 
Salter Grove State ParkRI5.4 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI6.3 mi. 
Goddard Memorial State ParkRI12.1 mi. 
Diamond Hill State ParkRI12.2 mi. 
Colt State ParkRI12.7 mi. 
Dighton Rock State ParkMA16.1 mi. 
Cocumscussoc State ParkRI17.0 mi. 
Watson Pond State ParkMA17.9 mi. 
Casimir Pulaski Memorial State ParkRI19.9 mi. 
Borderland State ParkMA21.2 mi. 
Quaddick State ParkCT22.2 mi. 
Beach Pond State ParkRI22.6 mi. 
Dawley Memorial State ParkRI22.8 mi. 
 
Museums
Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education CenterProvidenceRI(Multidisciplinary)
Museum of Natural History & Cormack PlanetariumProvidenceRI(Science)
Rhode Island School of Design museumProvidenceRI(Art)
Providence Children's MuseumProvidenceRI(Children's)
Marine Museum at Fall RiverFall RiverMA15.7 mi.(History)
Battleship CoveFall RiverMA15.7 mi.(History)
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI18.2 mi.(History)
Malbone EstateNewportRI23.6 mi.(History)
Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport HistoryNewportRI23.6 mi.(History)
Newport Art MuseumNewportRI23.6 mi.(Art)
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA23.9 mi.(History)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI25.9 mi.(History)
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew BedfordMA27.9 mi.(History)
Willard House MuseumGraftonMA29.9 mi.(Technology)
Davis Museum and Cultural CenterWellesleyMA33.2 mi.(Art)
Higgins Armory MuseumWorcesterMA36.3 mi.(Miscellaneous)
EcoTariumWorcesterMA36.3 mi.(Science)
Worcester African Cultural CenterWorcesterMA36.3 mi.(Art)
Worcester Art MuseumWorcesterMA36.3 mi.(Art)
Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal HistoryWestonMA37.9 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI 
New England AquariumBostonMA41.1 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA41.1 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT43.3 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT103.3 mi.
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY117.6 mi.


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