About Providence
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Founded in 1636, Providence is one of the oldest cities in the US, full of beautiful, historic New England architecture.
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Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island
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Home to 7 Universities, Providence has an energetic vibe with young students, with a walkable downtown area full of restaurants, bars, shopping, and nightlife
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Top schools in Providence: Brown University (an Ivy League university), Rhode Island School of Design (RISD-ranked the top art and design school in the US), and Johnson and Wales Culinary School (one of the top US culinary schools)
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Providence is a food mecca, with lots of restaurants of both world ethnic cuisines and local farm-to-table dishes.
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Just 1 hour from Boston by MBTA Commuter Rail ($10.50)
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3 hours from NY by bus
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1 hour from Newport via local bus ($2 per ride)