what to see near Brown University before/after tour?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Providence is a great walking city with different neighborhoods. Walk along the Providence River downtown, Walk through Federal Hill, walk to Wayland Square on tbe other side of Brown, stroll Wickenden Street. Thayer Street is the main drag of student life—stop and have a coffee.

Newport is a short drive and is worth checking out if you haven’t been there. I’m biased because I went there but I believe Brown is a perfectly located school!

Agree, can even take ferry to Newport. It’s a great sized city with fun outings in close proximity with the beach and Boston. Also helps for travel to have both airport options as the train is a breeze. Have fun OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's providence RI you can google just like anyone else can. Or go to the travel forum.

Are you really too dull to realize that OP might like to hear from real live people who have had real live experiences in Providence?

[Anonymous]

RISD is excellent and much better than it appeared on the website, although perhaps I didn't explore the website enough. It's free on Sundays.

Where and how long are you staying? You can walk almost anywhere and there's a free shuttle bus to the ferry dock to go to Newport, depending on where you are staying. Then (this may be only for the summer), there's another free shuttle in Newport that will take you to the mansions. You can get to the cliff walk by Breakers, probably other places near the bus route as well.

I loved the State House tour. That's also right across from the train station.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for most of these replies!!

The ones that were unhelpful were:
- telling me to Google it
- telling me where my kid should ED2 to

The Google poster had a point.

[Anonymous]

The poster didn’t have to be snarky about it, but the travel forum is actually a good resource. I got great suggestions for restaurants in Richmond and very helpful advice about traffic and hotels before out college trip there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for most of these replies!!

The ones that were unhelpful were:
- telling me to Google it
- telling me where my kid should ED2 to

The Google poster had a point.

And this one is also unhelpful.

Thanks to most!!

[Anonymous]

If you have time, you could drive to Newport RI. It’s only an hour or so away, and a cute little town worth spending a weekend in. Do the 10-mile drive, cliff walk, sailing museum, nice restaurants as well.

[Anonymous]

We visited Providence and walked around during the July 4th time frame a few years back.

I agree with Newport. We visited. Saw J.K. Rowling/Johnny Depp's former yacht in the Harbor. Took a bus tour and saw the Breakers. I wish we had more time to do the cliff walk.

We liked the "The Graduate" hotel. I noticed brochures about WaterFire when I was there...I wish we could have seen that.

The town was pretty dead when we were there but there were several theaters on the walking tour map. I'd look for a play or show.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have time, you could drive to Newport RI. It’s only an hour or so away, and a cute little town worth spending a weekend in. Do the 10-mile drive, cliff walk, sailing museum, nice restaurants as well.

And Flo’s Clam Shack!

[Anonymous]

Providence: RISD Museum is really cool to check out.

Food: go to Gift Horse restaurant, chef just won the James Beard award. Also really enjoyed Oberlin for dinner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's providence RI you can google just like anyone else can. Or go to the travel forum.

I really, really appreciate you taking the time to post this. Thanks!

NP. lol!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's providence RI you can google just like anyone else can. Or go to the travel forum.

I really, really appreciate you taking the time to post this. Thanks!

NP. lol!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Walk around the river after dinner. They have music and fire on the river