How often do you hear of art galleries, artists workshops and conferences on a pier. Well, Providence Piers has those things and a whole lot more. It organizes events like Harbor-front Fairs, Waterfire Nights, Historical Convocations and of course, Cruises across the harbor. The Pier even has a Conference Center and a Function Center both offering majestic views of the harbor and the city skyline. There's more than 3000 square feet of space to accommodate guests and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your event is a success.
Prospect Park was one of writer H.P. Lovecraft's favorite places to wander. When you arrive, it is not hard to see why he enjoyed it so much. The park sits atop Congdon Street in historic College Hill and it offers one of the best views of downtown Providence. Another highlight here is a the statue of Roger Williams, one of the founders of Rhode Island. In fact, his remains lie underneath the statue. Overall, it's a worthwhile stop, especially if you're here when the sun goes down in the West.
College Hill is a prominent district in Providence. Filled with college campuses and shopping areas this unique location is filled with many things to do and see. Tourists and visitors can visit the Thayer Street and Wickenden Street which are hot spots for college students as you can find many restaurants, cafes and many stores and galleries to shop from. Cruising along these streets you can find many vendors and street musicians entertaining the people. There are also many theaters which show movies and also plays. This is the perfect locality to walk, eat, drink and shop.
