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Providence is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island, and one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the estimated third-largest city in the New England region. Despite having an estimated population of 175,255 as of 2006, it anchors the 36th largest metropolitan population in the country, with an estimated MSA population of 1,622,520, exceeding that of Rhode Island by about 60% due to its reaching into southern Massachusetts. Situated at the mouth of the Providence River, on Narragansett Bay, the city's small footprint is crisscrossed by seemingly erratic streets and a rapidly changing demographic using them. Providence was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a religious exile from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He named the area in honor of "God's merciful Providence" which he believed was responsible for his finding such a haven to settle. After being one of the first cities in the country to industrialize, Providence became noted for its jewelry and silverware industry. Today, Providence city proper alone is home to eight hospitals and seven institutions of higher learning, which has shifted the former's economy into service industries, though it still retains significant manufacturing work. The city was once nicknamed the "Beehive of Industry", while today "The Renaissance City" is more common, though as of 2000 census, its poverty rate was still among the ten highest for cities over 100,000.

Much of Providence culture is synonymous with Rhode Island culture. Like the state, the city has a non-rhotic accent which can be heard on local media. Providence also shares Rhode Island's propensity for coffee, as the former has the most coffee/doughnut shops per capita of any city in the country. Providence is also reputed to have the highest number of restaurants per capita, many of which are founded and/or staffed by its own Johnson & Wales graduates. Providence has several ethnic neighborhoods, notably Federal Hill and the North End (Italian), Fox Point (Cape Verdean and Portuguese), West End (mainly Central American and Asians), and Smith Hill (Irish with miscellaneous enclaves of other groups.) There are also many dedicated community organizations and arts associations located in the city.

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John Brown House
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to John Brown House Museum, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. John Brown House Museum: Open a Door to 1788 One of America's grandest mansions when completed in 1788, the house at 52 Power Street was home first to John Brown, a businessman,...
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Providence Animal Rescue League
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Providence Animal Rescue League, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The Providence Animal Rescue League is a private 501 (c) (3) organization serving Providence and the state of Rhode Island. The League’s mission is to provide for the ...
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Russell J Boyle and Son
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Russell J Boyle and Son Funeral Home, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The Russell J Boyle and Son Funeral Home has been serving families in Rhode Island for over 55 years. With two convenient locations in Providence and Warwick, we ar...
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10 Prime Steak and Sushi
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to 10 Prime Steak and Sushi, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 10 Prime Steak & Sushi is where East meets West at Warp Factor 10! Guests can enjoy the ultimate dining experience among the backdrop of a cobalt blue romantic, sexy setti...
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Westin Providence
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to the Westin Providence Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Connected to the Rhode Island Convention Center and the new Providence Place Mall, and located in downtown Providence, The Westin Providence Hotel boasts an excellent locati...
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Hotel Dolce Villa
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Hotel Dolce Villa, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Hotel Dolce Villa, the only boutique hotel on the Providence Rhode Island skyline, offers guests something old and something new. The Old World exterior of the lemon yellow, three st...
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La Gondola
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
We invite you to see the sights of the City from a unique vantage point that captures the heart of Providence. Enjoy an excursion along the Woonasquatucket and Providence Rivers and enjoy the revitalization of the City, river walks and waterfront parks. A...
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Cafe Paragon and Viva
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Cafe Paragon and Viva, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Cafe Paragon in Providence was first to open it's doors in 1994. We started serving our valued guests in a friendly European Bistro/Cafe style atmosphere with a comfortable 32 se...
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Fire and Ice
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Fire and Ice Restaurant, Providence, Rhode Island,United States. The original Fire and Ice Restaurant opened in Cambridge's Harvard Square in 1997 and quickly became a favorite with students, office workers, couples and families. Fire and Ice e...
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Spadyssey Day Spa
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Spadyssey Day Spa, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Spadyssey Day Spa is the leading provider of Spa services in Downtown Providence, RI. We consistently deliver the best and most relaxing massage, facials and nail services in the stat...
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Frey Florist
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Frey Florist, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Frey Florist is a full service family owned and operated flower shop in the heart of Providence's historic Smith Hill. A quaint wood building with attached greenhouse, Frey Florist has flo...
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Hotel Providence
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to the Hotel Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The Hotel Providence offers an ideal location in the heart of downtown's Arts and Entertainment District. From Providence's vibrant theatres and shopping, to its world-class ...
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Edgewood Manor
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Edgewood Manor, Bed and Breakfast, Providence, Rhode Island, United States . Experience Edgewood Manor, the most luxurious Providence Bed and Breakfast. This historic Greek Revival Mansion, circa 1905, is elegantly appointed with exquisite ant...
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Heritage Harbor Museum
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Heritage Harbor Museum, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The concept of Heritage Harbor Museum was developed and advanced by concerned individuals and a consortium of historical and cultural organizations in the mid-1980s as a means of...
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Roger Williams Park Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Providence and is supported by the Rhode Island Zoological Society (RIZS). The mission of Rhode Island Zoological So...
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Glenn Turner
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welome to Glenn Turner, Photography, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Glenn Turner has been a photographic professional since 1984. He is a graduate of The Rhode Island School of Design, where he currently teaches studio lighting. Glenn Turner 's ...
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Brook Florist Inc
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Brook Florist Inc, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Since 1917, Brook Florist Inc, Providence has been dedicated to providing our customers with outstanding service and professionalism. With every order we create, we fully guarantee yo...
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Preserve Rhode Island
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to Preserve Rhode Island, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The Historic Sites Coalition of Rhode Island presented its first workshop on Thursday, March 27 at the Rhode Island Department of Economic Development. The Narragansett conference...
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Rotary Club
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and ...
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The Capital Grille
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to The Capital Grille, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Recently awarded "Best Restaurant to Impress" by RI Monthly, The Capital Grille is the classic Providence destination for important business lunches and occasions to remember. Our d...
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Rhode Island School of Design
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), founded in 1877 in Providence, RI, is a vibrant community of artists and designers that includes 2,200 students from around the w...
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USS Saratoga Museum
Located in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
Welcome to the USS Saratoga Museum, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The US Naval Academy has transferred one of its most significant exhibits to the USS Saratoga Museum Foundation for permanent display here in Rhode Island. The donation consists...
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Childrens Museum
Classical High School
Four Paws
Providence Biltmore
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Partridge Snow and Hahn
Al Forno
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