An historic city with a big perspective, Providence, Rhode Island is just 45 minutes from Boston, Cape Cod and Newport and 3 hours from New York. Rhode Island is a state with 400 coast-line miles of beaches, surf and sun. Thanks to the state's natural beauty and wealth of historic architecture, it provides locations for many films and TV shows.
Public transportation is readily available anywhere in the city.
Providence is home to the Providence Performing Arts Center showing the latest Broadway plays, The Trinity Repertory Co. one of the finest regional theatres, and several small theatres like AS220 and the Newgate Theatre. Rent a canoe or kayak at Waterplace Park or enjoy in-line or ice skating at the Fleet Skating Center. The city offers many activities within easy walking distance. Within a short drive you can have your pick of any one of the Ocean State's beautiful beaches. And it's all a 5 minute walk from the Downcity Campus.