Cutting-edge art and culinary schools, famous eateries, and an Ivy League college have helped Providence shed its reputation as just another Boston suburb. Rhode Island’s capital also boasts a new convention center and a revitalized waterfront that is widely recognized for its unique architecture.
Its sense of art and culture give flair to this city of 200,000 near the banks of Narragansett Bay, complete with artful re-use of turn-of-the-century factories and warehouses.