Don't be fooled by the name, the Box Office isn't an office where tickets are sold. Even better!…read moreIt's an architectural and design wonder - an office building comprised of 32 colorful, recycled shipping containers on the former Harris Lumber site (formerly abandoned). So why review it? It's a breathing, functional, permanent art exhibit. An architectural and design wonder. A cutting edge example of urban revitalization and green design. And it's right here in Providence, RI. In addition to using recycled steel from the shipping containers, the design incorporates energy recovery ventilation, storm runoff reduction, and light fixtures sensing daylight - encouraging 25% less energy than most office buildings. Current tenants include social enterprises like Maternova, nonprofits like Social Venture Partners RI and the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative, design firms like Morris Beach Design and Kelly Taylor Interior Design, and a handful of other local businesses, including the 3 collaborators who made this architectural experiment possible: distill studio, Stack Design Build, and truth box inc. Stop by, climb the stairs, appreciate the intentional graffiti, take some photos, and dream.

Basing this review off the aesthetics from the outside. It definitely looks interesting and…read moreinspires recycling and innovative eco-friendly alternatives.

This is one of the most visited streets in downtown Providence. The Holiday Stroll came down…read moreWestminster Street on Dec 5th bringing music and dance to the heart of the city. Many restaurants, cafes and shops dot this street. A great place to hang during the daytime or night.

The epicenter of Federal Hill. Its always so nice sitting outside here and listening to the…read morefountain, music and people watching. Grab a coffee or gelato at Venda and relax outside. So pretty with the flowers! This is the place to be on a summer night. 3 hour metered parking mostly!

Walking up to DePasquale Square, I was a bit disappointed if I'm going to be honest. You can't see…read morethe fountain, or the square itself, walking up to it from the street because there are so many tables in the square for the restaurants that flank it. Well we came here for the scenery so we decided to push on and walk in and sit at the fountain for a little bit. And there it was. We were sitting there, the sounds of people eating and imbibing, Italian music pumped in through speakers and we saw the magic. It really did feel like sitting in a square in Italy and I was down for it. There are so many fun details and things to look at. I can see why they have events here and I wish we were here on a night that had a live band playing.

Perhaps considered the most iconic mural in the current Downtown portfolio, Gaia's Still Here is a…read moreportrait of a contemporary Narragansett woman named Lynsea Montanari holding a portrait of her tribal elder, Wampanoag and Narangansett leader Princess Red Wing. The location of the 32 Custom House building (and the parking lot that was the former Daniels building) provides a sweeping view of the wall from the Weybosset bridge and river. According to the City Department of Art, Culture & Tourism, "Weybosset Street was a site where three important Indian trails met, one coming down from the north, the second up from the southeast Mount Hope region called the Wampanoag Trail, and the third up from Connecticut in the southwest called the Pequot Trail." Gaia's opening idea for the mural was to consider erasure, considering the landscape that existed before colonial settlement, asking the question of whose history gets recorded and whose doesn't. As he captures in his artist interview (viewable above), through partnership and permission seeking with the Tomaquag Museum, the work evolved into a narrative that captures a living person holding legacy and tradition, advocating for human rights and environmental justice, a people still here across time that continues today. As I volunteer at the Visitor Center, this is one of the public art pieces that most people ask about and it's part of the self guided public arts tour established by the Avenue Concept group.

The Waterplace bridge is located in Waterplace Park and completed in 1994. It's the perfect spot…read morefor a leisurely stroll and to watch the Waterfire event that occurs throughout the summer. It connects the city to the river and goes over the Woonasquatucket river(say that three times fast). It's in a great location near restaurants, shops, and the River walk. I've been on it countless times so had to add my review on it!

This is one of the many bridges that span the Riverwalk in Providence. Built in 1993, it was Rhode…read moreIsland's 875th bridge (in Rhode Island every bridge has its numbered identity, many of them very visible on them). It is one of the most iconic bridges since from either side of it you can take beautiful pictures of the downtown skyline. During Waterfire nights, this is the one bridge that many people stand on to watch the main basin and its circle of fire over water. Right by it you can dine by the river at River Social restaurant...a few steps away you will find the Capital Grille steakhouse and many other fun spots. This is a favorite place for brunch, weekday lunches by city workers and business people and many others.

"Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground" is a beautiful mobile sculpture by Jerry Ehrlich located…read moreat the S Water street end of the Providence Pedestrian Bridge. A while back, this sculpture was located outside City Hall, but it was moved to the S Water street for more exposure. The open air location allows for the mobile sculpture to be seen at its best as the winds around the river make the "clouds" spin constantly and freely. The title of the sculpture, 'head in the clouds feet on the ground,' reflects the intersection of creative inspiration and practical application that are both required to make things happen to achieve insightful growth and the thoughtful inspired change that we all continue to see in our beloved City of Providence. The high polished swirl finish of the clouds floating and spinning on the striding forward solid black legs is an eye catching, humorous, but thought-provoking sculpture that is secured to a one ton precast 6"x4'x7' concrete slab to insure stability and allow for months of visual animated interaction. It's now a nice landmark of the city of Providence.

The Urban Coastal Greenway of northern Narragansett Bay is a project that plans to provide green…read morespaces in many sections of the Providence metro area. Last August 17, 2023, a high profile section of the Greenway was opened by the Governor and Mayor in an area near Eddy Street and Point Street. The Urban Coastal Greenway is nestled behind Wexford's South Street Landing Redevelopment properties in the Providence Innovation and Design District. The Urban Coastal Greenway includes 15% vegetation throughout the entire development site, offering twice the public access as typically required, and includes a major stormwater management infrastructure. To meet the conditions for a sustainable greenway, the project includes dozens of green planting areas all located along pathways, which are next to the pedestrian bridge, which at the same time connects the greenway to the 195 District Park, a seven-acre waterfront park on the other side of the South Street Landing development. Benches, plantings, and a dock on the Providence River are also part of this beautiful Greenway. I love walking and exercising in this part of the city...it's green, lush and well kept. A jewel for all of those wanting a nice place to stroll around the river. For those wanting to to make a loop around this green space (Fox Point park, 195 district park and Waterplace park), it's about a 3 mile loop from the Providence Place Mall / Waterplace Park basin to the Fox Point Bridge and back.

Recently, I took part of the Providence Ghost Tour. It was great…read more Courtney, our tour guide and owner was full of information, stories and tidbits regarding the history of Providence and some of its famous ghosts who actively still make themselves visible in the area. The tour starts and ends at Prospect Terrace Park, right by the Roger Williams statue. It is about 90 minutes long and it does take you around several sites around College Hill where you will hear stories about lovers, soldiers, poets and many other who have died and have stayed behind as ghosts. Check it out next time you have a few free hours during the evening. Tours run daily.

Did the ghost tour from Prospect Park on Tuesday night with my newly graduated kid. Was a fabulous…read moreexperience and Courtney is so knowledgeable, funny, personable, organized and prepared! You can tell how much she cares about Providence and the world of life and death :) It was a terrific experience and I felt very important following my guide in her gorgeous period dress, too. Thank you!

Nothing wrong with it at all I just thought it would be like a craft market but it's studiosread more

This place is amazing I never even new this place existed until I started working for gateways to…read morechange and took a few of my clients there for Day programming. Wow staff is amazing so friendly and helpful. Clients and myself really enjoyed our time there from making artwork to signing and practicing for plays. This place is a true hidden gem to the community. The little cafe they have is great and love how honest and helpful they are

As an animal lover, I just had to attend brew at the zoo at least once in my life! The zoo with no…read morechildren?! Okay!! This year was my first year in attendance and was lucky enough to purchase the limited number of VIP tickets sold for the event. The prices were a bit steep at $75 per person. I am glad we paid this amount considering the lines that we saw from those regular entry on our way out. They were LOoooNG! . There were lots of vendors sampling not just beers but ciders and seltzers too. You receive one sampling cup on your way in that the vendors (often only 1 -2 manning the booth) have to fill individually which in my opinion holds up the line significantly. Obviously we want to be environmentally friendly so we get one sampling cup but there needs to be a more expedited system than hand pouring hundreds of samples for people. For the price I expected a bit more food/snacks but really all that was free was a sample kind granola bar, a tiny spoon of willow tree and a cube of cheese along the way. I mean, even a little cup of pretzels would've been nice. Probably the most disappointing part was that about 25-30% of the animals were not around :( it was definitely something to experience but not sure I will be running back. The event is held every year rain or shine and this year when I got to attend it was very nice, I'm not sure how much I would've enjoyed it though I f the weather was rainy or not as nice. Again, definitely something to experience at least once especially going the VIP route but be aware the event is held rain or shine if you're expecting to see animals you might be a little disappointed.

. This event was awesome. There were tasting tables set up throughout the park so we got to enjoy…read morethe animals and beers. Lines for beer were not too long And moved quickly. My only issue is the line to get in !!!!! Whoever is in charge of crowd management should be fired. The event started at five so we arrived at five. I didn't see any signs directing us to where it was held or to park. And it's a big park ! There were two Huge lines wrapped Around the park. No one to ask what line was which. Was one for tickets ? Was one line for will call ? We didn't get in until five forty five. Which is forty five minutes after it started. That's pretty crummy. Besides the ridiculous wait I had an awesome Time. I hope next year they have some sort of Plan to control the crowd and get us in when the event starts. I'll Go again for sure.