One Day in Providence, Rhode Island

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Although Providence is the capital city of Rhode Island, it's still a relatively small city. You can see quite a bit in just one day, if you don't have a whole weekend to explore. Take the Amtrak Acela from most of the Northeast, and start your adventure right in the center of the city. You'll see some beautiful architecture, get some shopping done, and eat delicious food, all in 24 hours.

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Westin Providence
If you do decide to extend your one-day stay to an overnight, the Westin in Providence is my favorite hotel in the city. With those amazing beds and it's proximity to the train station, downtown area, and mall, it's the perfect place.
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Cassarino's Restaurant
Federal Hill in Providence is famous for its Italian food, and I recommend Cassarino's as your dinner destination. It's loud and casual, and the food is absolutely delicious. Parking is at a premium in all of Federal Hill, so you'll want to take a cab or use the valet parking service.
It's loud and casual, and the food is absolutely delicious.
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Rhode Island State House
The RI State House, on the National Register of Historic Places, is absolutely beautiful, and a must-see if you are interested in architecture. Completed in 1900, it's the fourth largest self-supported marble dome in the world. The RI State House has also been featured in movies as the US Capitol.
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Waterplace Park
Rhode Island underwent a "renaissance" in the 90s, which included re-routing the Providence River. The construction also created Waterplace Park, with shops, restaurants, and beautiful scenery. It's a great thing to check out.
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Bank of America City Center
If your travels take you to Providence in the winter months, check out the Bank of America City Center skating rink. It's larger than the Rockefeller Plaza skating rink. Don't worry about skates - you can rent them right at the rink.
The RI State House, on the National Register of Historic Places, is absolutely beautiful, and a must-see if you are interested in architecture.
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Providence Place Mall
The Providence Place Mall, located right near the Amtrak station and the State House (and attached to the Westin), offers upscale shopping, and two different movie theaters (a standard theater and an Imax theater). You can also grab lunch there - in one of the many restaurants or the food court. More
The Providence Place Mall, located right near the Amtrak station and the State House (and attached to the Westin), offers upscale shopping, and two different movie theaters (a standard theater and an Imax theater). You can also grab lunch there - in one of the many restaurants or the food court.
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Jodi Grundig
Jodi Grundig
Member of the 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panel! I'm a former corporate employee turned part-time stay at home mom. I have a young boy and a girl, and I still try to make some time for myself. Trying to do everything takes a lot of effort, and I don't always succeed, but I have fun trying!
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