| So many people tell me that they drive right through | | | | hotel, that's ideal...otherwise, see if you can find a free |
| Rhode Island when they've traveled to New England. | | | | spot on a side street. |
| Big mistake. Providence, RI is a city worth visiting. | | | | Next to the skating rink is the next Downtown |
| Great Italian food, seafood, museums, shopping, | | | | Providence gem Burnside Park. You can find different |
| historical buildings, ghosts....how can you resist? Can | | | | activities to enjoy. Check out the Kennedy Plaza |
| you tell that I have a passion for this city? I'm a native | | | | website to see the current schedule. |
| who now lives in Southern California. I make several | | | | Currently Market Bazaar Mondays run from 11:00 am. |
| trips "back home" each year and bring you the latest | | | | -5:00 pm offering all kinds of locally grown foods, |
| "must see" Providence destinations. | | | | books, and unique gifts. |
| Let's start our neighborhood stroll with Downtown | | | | Farmers Market Friday brings the freshest RI food to |
| Providence Attractions. | | | | the public from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. Public Square |
| The heart of the city is Kennedy Plaza. It was created | | | | Tuesday brings together non-profit RI organizations to |
| in 1848 as City Hall Park, an appropriate name as it is | | | | share information about this missions in a fun |
| right in front of City Hall. | | | | atmosphere. This is a seasonal event running from |
| The name was changed to Kennedy Plaza in 1964 in | | | | spring through October. |
| honor of John F. Kennedy. The plaza serves as the | | | | Check the website for music events and free |
| transportation hub with all buses making a stop here. | | | | exercise classes. |
| No cars are allowed in the plaza. | | | | If you're downtown Providence, near City Hall, at 4:30 |
| Like to skate? Or would you like to learn how? Here's | | | | p.m. any day of the week, you'll see one of my |
| a Downtown Providence feature you'll enjoy. Stop by | | | | favorite downtown Providence attractions Haven |
| the downtown Providence Bank of America skating | | | | Brothers Diner roll up, park and set up to serving up |
| rink in Kennedy plaza. At 14,000 square feet, the rink is | | | | traditional diner fare along with a quirky RI delicacy...the |
| nearly twice the size of the skating rink at Rockefeller | | | | wiener. |
| Plaza in New York City. | | | | Wieners are a small hot dog, covered in meat sauce, |
| You can rent skates for $4.00. Adult tickets are $6.00, | | | | chopped onions, mustard, and celery salt. Many wiener |
| children and seniors are $3.00. The 2009-2010 | | | | chefs line up five or six hot dog rolls on their foreman |
| schedule is: | | | | and then dress 'em up. |
| November 21st, 2009 - March 20th, 2010 | | | | The Haven Brothers Diner is a charming part of |
| Monday - Friday 10am to 10pm | | | | Providence history...beginning a horse drawn lunch |
| Saturday and Sunday 11am to 10pm | | | | wagon that first rolled up in 1893, operated by Irish |
| An adult "refresher" course is offered each Sunday at | | | | immigrant Anne P. Haven. The current truck is the 3rd |
| 10:00 a.m. For locals, six week skating lessons are | | | | vehicle used. The diner stays in front of City Hall from |
| offered. | | | | 4:30 pm to 5:00 a.m. |
| Hint: Parking near the skating rink is available behind the | | | | So go ahead, grab a bite and we'll continue our tour in |
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