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Guide to Providence

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Where to Stay

Historic Jacob Hill Inn Built in 1722, the property was once a hunt club whose members included the Vanderbilt family. 120 Jacob St.; 888/336-9165; inn-providence-ri.com; doubles from $179.

Hotel Providence 311 Westminster St.; 401/861-8000; thehotelprovidence.com; doubles from $249.

Providence Biltmore 11 Dorrance St.; 401/421-0700; providencebiltmore.com; doubles from $229.

Westin Providence 1 W. Exchange St.; 401/598-8000; westin.com; doubles from $269.

Where to Eat

Al Forno 577 S. Main St.; 401/273-9760; dinner for two $92.

Bob & Timmy's Grilled Pizza 32 Spruce St.; 401/453-2221; dinner for two $25.

Local 121 121 Washington St.; 401/274-2121; dinner for two $70.

Mill's Tavern 101 N. Main St.; 401/272-3331; dinner for two $88.

Olga's Cup + Saucer 103 Point St.; 401/831-6666; lunch for two $16.

Scialo Bros. Bakery One of the best on Federal Hill. 257 Atwells Ave.; 401/421-0986.

Where to Shop

Bambini Infant Interiors 251 S. Main St.; 401/490-6952.

Benefit Street Antiques 140 Wickenden St.; 401/751-9109.

Capucine 359 S. Main St.; 401/273-6622.

risd/works 10 Westminster St.; 401/277-4949.

L'Elizabeth 285 S. Main St.; 401/466-5805.

What to Do

First Baptist Meeting House 75 N. Main St.; 401/454-3418; fbcia.org.

Providence Athenaeum 251 Benefit St.; 401/421-6970; providenceathenaeum.org.

RISD Museum 224 Benefit St.; 401/454-6500; risd.edu.

Trinity Repertory Company Lederer Theater Center, 201 Washington St; 401/351-4242; trinityrep.com.

WaterFire 1 Providence Place; 401/273-9727; waterfire.com; every other weekend through October.

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