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October 24-26, 2008
Rhode Island Convention Center
Show Hours:
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-5
Tickets:
Adults $10, any 2 days $15
Children under 12 free
Things to Do | Lodging | Driving Directions | Parking | Public Transportation
With so much to see and do in Providence during the show,
you should plan to SPEND THE WEEKEND!
Things to do after the show
Providence offers plenty of historic sites, world-class shopping venues, outstanding museums, and art galleries to enjoy. Most are within walking distance of the show.
Here are a few suggestions:
Providence is home to the world-renowned Rhode Island School of Design. The school has it own museum, but don't miss the many smaller galleries throughout town as well.
Federal Hill ("Little Italy") offers a plethora of dining experiences. The main drag is Atwells Avenue, which is ideal for finding a great snack, a bracing espresso, or some freshly made pasta to take back home.
Cobble stoned Benefit Street is bursting with great architecture and history. Don't miss the Georgian-style mansion at number 357 (tours by appointment).
Thayer Street on College Hill is the hub of great browsing and buying, with everything from consignment shops and clothing boutiques to antiques, cafes, and stationery, book, and music stores.
Providence Place, which is connected to the Convention Center by skyway, offers an enclosed mall featuring national department stores, a food park, and several other finer dining options.
The Culinary Museum at Johnson & Wales University offers one of the finest collections of kitchenware, appliances, cookbooks, menus, historic showpieces, and diner artifacts in the world.
WaterFire’s one hundred sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park.
If that’s not enough to keep you busy, here are a couple of other sources to investigate:
Providence Preservation Society
Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism
Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
LODGING
For more details and additional information please contact the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitor's Bureau at 800-233-1636 or www.providencecvb.com. There are several hotels, inns and B&B's in the area, many walking distance. The Westin Hotel is connected to the RI Convention Center.
Hotels - Walking Distance
Courtyard by Marriott - 32 Exchange Terrace - 401-272-1191,
www.courtyard.com
Holiday Inn Downtown - 21 Atwells Avenue - 401-831-3900,
www.holiday-inn.com
Providence Biltmore Hotel - 11 Dorance Street - 800-294-7709,
www.providencebiltmore.com
Providence Marriott - One Orms Street - 800-228-9290,
www.marriott.com
Westin Hotel Providence - One West Exchange St. - 800-937-8461,
www.westin.com
Hotels - Driving Distance
Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor - 220 India St. - 401-272-5577,
www.radisson.com
Edgewood Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn - 232 Norwood Ave., Cranston, RI
www.providence-lodging.com
Inns, B&B'S
C.C. Ledbetter Bed & Breakfast - 326 Benefit St. - 401-351-4699
Christopher Dodge House - 11 West Park St.. - 401-351-6111,
www.providence-hotel.com; info@providence-hotel.com
Edgewood Manor Bed & Breakfast - 232 Norwood Avenue - 401-781-0099
www.providence-lodging.com; lodging@providence-lodging.com
Historic Edgewood Manor Bed and Breakfast Inn - 800-882-3285
www.providence-lodging.com
Old Court Bed & Breakfast - 144 Benefit St. - 401-751-2002
Nearby towns with clusters of chain hotels - Warwick, RI and Seekonk, MA
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
The Fine Furnishings ~ Providence Show is held at the Rhode Island Convention Center, at 1 Sabin Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The facility is connected to the Providence Westin Hotel and a parking garage. The Rhode Island Convention Center is at Exit 22 off Route 95 North and South.
From Points South (New York City and South County)
Interstate 95 North to Exit 22A. Follow the signs towards Downtown/Convention Center. At the light, turn right onto Francis Street. At the next light, go right onto Sabin Street. Bear right between the Hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.
From Points North (Eastern Massachusetts including Boston & Vicinity)
Interstate 95 South to Exit 22A. Follow the signs towards Downtown/Convention Center. Go through the first light in the right hand lane. Take your first right after the light. Take the next right onto Exchange Street. After the next light, bear right between the Hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.
From Points North (Worcester and Northern RI)
Take 146 South to 95 South. Take 95 South to the Civic Center Interchange, Exit 22, Downtown Providence. Stay to the left on the ramp, at the end go right. At the first light go right to the RI Convention Center Garage. (For an Alternate Exit follow the southbound directions above for Exit 21.)
From Points East (Fall River, New Bedford and Cape Cod)
Take 195 West. Merge onto 95 North to Exit 22A. Follow the signs towards downtown/Convention Center. At the light, turn right onto Francis Street. At the next light, go right onto Sabin Street. Bear right between the Hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.
From Points West (Hartford and Eastern Connecticut)
Take Route 6 East to the "Route 6 East and I-295 South" on ramp. Take a right and stay to the right following the signs to Providence and Route 6 East (you will use part of the I-295 on-ramp to get onto Route 6 East). Stay on Route 6 East to the end (sign will read "6 East to 10 North") and stay to the left. Continue to the Dean Street Exit. Once on the exit ramp, stay to the left so that you will be on the left side of the island when you reach the light. Turn left onto Dean Street (4 lane road). Then immediately take your first right onto West Exchange Street to the Convention Center Garage.
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Parking
Park free at Park & Ride locations throughout Rhode Island and then take RIPTA bus service into Kennedy Plaza (a 5-minute walk from the show) for only $1.25. In-town, take RIPTA's Link Trolley's that connect private parking lots throughout the city. Call 401-781-9400 for maps and information.
Special Event parking is available in connected garage (usually $8/daily)
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
From Washington D.C., New York, Boston, or Portland take Amtrak trains to the show. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com for rate information. From Massachusetts take the MBTA commuter train from Massachusetts. The Providence Station is an easy 10-minute walk from the show entrance. Park free at Park & Ride locations throughout Rhode Island and then take RIPTA bus service into Kennedy Plaza (a 5-minute walk from the show) for only $1.25. In-town, take RIPTA's Link Trolley's that connect private parking lots throughout the city. Call 401-781-9400 for maps and information.
By Air
T.F. Green Airport, Warwick, RI - 888-268-7222, www.pvd-ri.com
Only a 20 minute drive to the show
By Train
Amtrak, Providence, RI - www.amtrak.com
Save 20% off the best available regular (full) adult rail fare for coach travel to Providence for the show! Seating is limited and subject to availability. Up to two children ages 2-15 may accompany each paid adult at half of the discounted adult rail fare. Other restrictions may apply. Request discount code V731 when you book by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL.
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