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A perfect combination of city, small town
ROVIDENCE, RHODE Island, mixes a big city’s vibrancy and amenities
with a small town’s walkability and personal service. Known for its history, arts, culture, and nationally acclaimed culinary scene, Providence once again scored big in Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual “America’s Favorite Cities” poll. The city earned top marks in culinary- and arts-related categories, and was hailed as one of the top three food cities in the country. The Rhode Island Convention
the Greater Providence area. Providence is home to
Johnson & Wales University, the world’s largest culinary educator. Many university chefs remain in Providence after graduation, which is reflected in the city’s dining scene. Groups looking for off-site dining will find a variety of options, from restaurants offering private dining facilities to “dine-around” programs. Nearby Warwick — centrally
HIP AND HISTORIC: Providence offers a variety of dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment options —all within walking distance of each other.
& Entertainment Complex in- cludes the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC), the Dunkin’ Donuts Center (“the Dunk”), and the Veterans Memorial Auditorium (VMA). There are 1,350 hotel rooms adjacent to the complex, and another 850 rooms within a mile. A total of 5,500 rooms are available in
At a Glance
PROVIDENCEWARWICK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Neil R. Schriever, Senior VP 144 Westminster Street Providence, RI 02903 (401) 456-0200 Fax: (401) 273-7046 Meetings@GoProvidence.com www.GoProvidence.com
CONVENTION FACILITIES Rhode Island Convention & Entertainment Complex Connected to: Dunkin’ Donuts Center, The Westin Providence, Providence Place mall Total event/exhibit/meeting space: 167,000 sq. ft./100,000 sq. ft./ 37,000 sq. ft.
located within easy reach of any destination in the state and fea- turing miles of scenic coastline with spectacular views — is per-
fect for regional meetings. The award-winning Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a knowledgeable staff, a welcoming spirit, and services that can aid planners with all the details that will make their meetings successful.
Ballroom: 20,000 sq. ft. Maximum # of breakout rooms: 23 Registration/prefunction space: 30,000 sq. ft.
Dunkin’ Donuts Center Seats: 13,000 Concourse: 25,000 sq. ft. Lobby: 12,000 sq. ft.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium Seats: 1,900
HOTELS Number of properties: 35+ Number of rooms: 5,500; 2,200 within one mile of and 1,350 rooms attached /adjacent to convention center Largest hotels: The Westin Providence (564 rooms) Providence Marriott Downtown (351 rooms)
Providence Biltmore Hotel (292 rooms)
Hilton Providence (274 rooms) Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel (272 rooms)
Courtyard by Marriott Providence Downtown (216 rooms)
ATTRACTIONS Aldrich Mansion Bank of America City Center Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson & Wales University
Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design
Providence Performing Arts Center WaterFire Providence WaterPlace Park
AIR TRANSPORTATION A 10-minute drive from downtown, Warwick’s T.F. Green Airport offers 150 flights to non- and one-stop domestic and international markets.
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