Melissa’s Guidebook to Providence

Melissa
Melissa’s Guidebook to Providence

Food Scene

Our favorite food spots around the neighborhood, Downtown, Fed Hill and the East Side!
Our favorite restaurant in Providence. South American cuisine specializing in steaks and seafood. It's about a 5 min drive and a 15 min walk from the apartment. Reservations are definitely recommended!
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Los Andes
903 Chalkstone Ave
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Our favorite restaurant in Providence. South American cuisine specializing in steaks and seafood. It's about a 5 min drive and a 15 min walk from the apartment. Reservations are definitely recommended!
Our favorite spot for authentic Mexican food. Best tacos in Providence for sure. Its a 15 min walk from the apartment and about a 3 minute drive. You can usually walk in without reservations!
Chilangos
447 Manton Avenue
Our favorite spot for authentic Mexican food. Best tacos in Providence for sure. Its a 15 min walk from the apartment and about a 3 minute drive. You can usually walk in without reservations!
Local favorite for comfort food and cheap drinks. During the summer they have fire pits available in the back yard. They close late and stays pretty busy during the night. Love the mac n' cheese bites!
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Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster St
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Local favorite for comfort food and cheap drinks. During the summer they have fire pits available in the back yard. They close late and stays pretty busy during the night. Love the mac n' cheese bites!
Great pizza and apps. Not the cheapest but the quality of food is great. Great for groups and families!
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Pizza J
967 Westminster Street
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Great pizza and apps. Not the cheapest but the quality of food is great. Great for groups and families!
Pretty cheap and great for takeout. About a 5 minute walk from the apartment on Valley Street!
Two 88 唐兴
Pretty cheap and great for takeout. About a 5 minute walk from the apartment on Valley Street!
Vegetarian spot with great food and drinks. About a 5 min drive from apartment. Local favorite for brunch!
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The Grange
166 Broadway
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Vegetarian spot with great food and drinks. About a 5 min drive from apartment. Local favorite for brunch!
Great for brunch and groups. 5 minute drive from apartment!
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West Side Diner
1380 Westminster St
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Great for brunch and groups. 5 minute drive from apartment!
A bit pricey but the food and drinks are good and the atmosphere is always lively. Usually has live music and happy hour specials.
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Troop
60 Valley St
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A bit pricey but the food and drinks are good and the atmosphere is always lively. Usually has live music and happy hour specials.
Local favorite for brunch and dinner. A Bit pricey but worth it!
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nicks on broadway
500 Broadway
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Local favorite for brunch and dinner. A Bit pricey but worth it!
Our favorite spot for pasta and Italian food. Located 5 mins from the apartment on Federal Hill.
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Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante
265 Atwells Ave
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Our favorite spot for pasta and Italian food. Located 5 mins from the apartment on Federal Hill.
Great burgers and craft beer on tap! 5 minute drive from the apartment on Federal Hill!
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Harry's on the Hill
301 Atwells Ave
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Great burgers and craft beer on tap! 5 minute drive from the apartment on Federal Hill!
Some of the best pasta and Italian in Providence. Upscale and reservations are recommended!
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Siena
238 Atwells Ave
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Some of the best pasta and Italian in Providence. Upscale and reservations are recommended!
Great Mediterranean food on Federal Hill. Usually packed but wait is not long.
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Opa Restaurant
230 Atwells Ave
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Great Mediterranean food on Federal Hill. Usually packed but wait is not long.
Providence favorite for friend chicken!
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Bucktown
471 W Fountain St
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Providence favorite for friend chicken!
Great New American in Providence
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Julian's
318 Broadway
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Great New American in Providence
Great pizza and pasta spot in the neighborhood. About a 10 mins walk form apartment. Great for groups, families and karaoke!
Federal Hill Brick Oven Pizza
1039 Chalkstone Ave
Great pizza and pasta spot in the neighborhood. About a 10 mins walk form apartment. Great for groups, families and karaoke!
Excellent pizza and drinks in Downtown. Great for families and groups!
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Providence Coal Fired Pizza
385 Westminster St
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Excellent pizza and drinks in Downtown. Great for families and groups!
Best Korean friend chicken and cuisine. Always a wait but line moves fast. No tipping!
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Den Den Korean Fried Chicken
182 Angell St
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Best Korean friend chicken and cuisine. Always a wait but line moves fast. No tipping!
Upscale French and New American in Downtown. Reservations recommended!
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CAV Restaurant
14 Imperial Pl
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Upscale French and New American in Downtown. Reservations recommended!
One of only 3 ramen spots in Providence. Currently our favorite. About 10 mins form the apartment in the East Side.
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Providence
215 Thayer St
One of only 3 ramen spots in Providence. Currently our favorite. About 10 mins form the apartment in the East Side.
Great for hibachi and sushi on Federal Hill. Reservations for hibachi are definitely recommended!
Mt. Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
80 Dean St
Great for hibachi and sushi on Federal Hill. Reservations for hibachi are definitely recommended!
Great upscale Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in Downtown Providence. Reservations recommended!
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Kleos
250 Westminster St
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Great upscale Greek/Mediterranean cuisine in Downtown Providence. Reservations recommended!
Sit-down Greek spot. Great for groups, families and to-go items.
Yoleni’s Providence
292 Westminster St
Sit-down Greek spot. Great for groups, families and to-go items.
Providence's first plant-based food hall. Located in Downtown!
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Plant City
334 S Water St
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Providence's first plant-based food hall. Located in Downtown!
Pretzels, small bites and beer flights in Downtown!
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The Malted Barley
334 Westminster St
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Pretzels, small bites and beer flights in Downtown!
Cheap, fast tacos. Good for groups and families. 5 mins from the apartment.
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La Lupita
1950 Westminster St
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Cheap, fast tacos. Good for groups and families. 5 mins from the apartment.
Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch on the West Side.
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The Classic Cafe
865 Westminster St
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Great for breakfast, brunch and lunch on the West Side.
One-of-a-kind restaurants in Providence, offering Japanese "steam cooking". A must visit!
Lekker BBQ
210 Atwells Ave
One-of-a-kind restaurants in Providence, offering Japanese "steam cooking". A must visit!

Neighborhoods

Must visit neighborhoods!
5-10 minute drive from the apartment.
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Downtown Providence
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5-10 minute drive from the apartment.
Iconic neighborhood full of restaurants, bars and shops. Festivals and live music during the spring, summer and fall.
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Federal Hill
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Iconic neighborhood full of restaurants, bars and shops. Festivals and live music during the spring, summer and fall.

Dessert and Coffee

Best of coffee and desserts in Providence!
Best dessert and pastry spot. Located in Federal Hill about 5 mins form the apartment.
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Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce St
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Best dessert and pastry spot. Located in Federal Hill about 5 mins form the apartment.
Local spot for desserts, coffee and drinks.
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Sin
1413 Westminster St
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Local spot for desserts, coffee and drinks.
Great home made ice cream, coffee and sandwiches on the East Side of Providence.
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Three Sisters
1070 Hope St
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Great home made ice cream, coffee and sandwiches on the East Side of Providence.
Great local coffee shop and bakery!
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Seven Stars Bakery
342 Broadway
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Great local coffee shop and bakery!
Awesome Italian bakery and local coffee. Located 5 mins from the apartment.
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LaSalle Bakery
993 Smith St
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Awesome Italian bakery and local coffee. Located 5 mins from the apartment.
Nitro cold brew and local coffee. Nest to Dash Bicycle Shop.
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The Nitro Bar
228 Broadway
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Nitro cold brew and local coffee. Nest to Dash Bicycle Shop.
Extensive tea selection and amazing crepes on Broadway!
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Schasteâ
300 Broadway
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Extensive tea selection and amazing crepes on Broadway!
Great local coffee shop with desserts and breakfast.
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White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster St
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Great local coffee shop with desserts and breakfast.
Coffee and drinks bar on Valley Street!
Riffraff bookstore and bar
60 Valley St
Coffee and drinks bar on Valley Street!
Home-made cookie, ice cream and ice creams sandwiches!
Insomnia Cookies
307 Thayer St
Home-made cookie, ice cream and ice creams sandwiches!

Bars and Drinks

Drinks and brews from cheap to craft!
Cheap drinks and lively atmosphere!
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Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster St
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Cheap drinks and lively atmosphere!
Great, lively atmosphere with live music on weekends.
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Troop
60 Valley St
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Great, lively atmosphere with live music on weekends.
Supper packed at night but good drinks!
Riffraff bookstore and bar
60 Valley St
Supper packed at night but good drinks!
Speakeasy with great drinks in Olneyville, located 5 mins from the apartment.
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Justine's
11 Olneyville Square
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Speakeasy with great drinks in Olneyville, located 5 mins from the apartment.
One of Providence's only beer halls. Extensive beer collection and good food.
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Bayberry Beer Hall
381 W Fountain St
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One of Providence's only beer halls. Extensive beer collection and good food.
Small, upbeat bar in Downtown Providence. Great drinks and cool scene!
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The Eddy
95 Eddy St
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Small, upbeat bar in Downtown Providence. Great drinks and cool scene!
Free play on all machines and cheap drinks. Located 5 mins from apartment in Olneyville.
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Shelter Arcade Bar
103 Dike St
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Free play on all machines and cheap drinks. Located 5 mins from apartment in Olneyville.
Huge arcade with drinks and food in Downtown.
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Freeplay Bar & Arcade
182 Pine St
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Huge arcade with drinks and food in Downtown.
cheap drinks and food with pool tables.
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The Scurvy Dog
1718 Westminster St
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cheap drinks and food with pool tables.
Great RI craft beer and bar food :)
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Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain St
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Great RI craft beer and bar food :)
Great local beer, drinks and small bites.
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Long Live Beerworks
40R Sprague St
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Great local beer, drinks and small bites.
One of RI’s best breweries!
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Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto Ave
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One of RI’s best breweries!
Excellent craft on tap!
Providence Brewing Company
10 Sims Ave
Excellent craft on tap!
Top RI brewery and tasting room.
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Revival Brewing Company
50 Sims Avenue
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Top RI brewery and tasting room.

Parks and Nature

Great for hiking, walking and enjoying nature :)
Horseback riding and picnics. Great for families!
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Goddard Memorial State Park
1095 Ives Rd
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Horseback riding and picnics. Great for families!
Beautiful park with an ocean view in Providence. Great for dogs, families and groups.
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India Point Park
201 India St
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Beautiful park with an ocean view in Providence. Great for dogs, families and groups.
Beautiful park located 5 minutes drive form the apartment. Great for dogs, families, groups and relaxing.
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Dexter Training Ground
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Beautiful park located 5 minutes drive form the apartment. Great for dogs, families, groups and relaxing.
Great for families, hiking, beach, etc!
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Colt State Park
Route 114
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Great for families, hiking, beach, etc!
Great for hiking and rock climbing. Has a lake for swimming!
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Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock Rd
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Great for hiking and rock climbing. Has a lake for swimming!
Great hiking trails only 15 mins away from Providence.
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
Waterview Drive
Great hiking trails only 15 mins away from Providence.
Must visit. Located in Newport next to historic mansions. About a 60 minute drive from Providence.
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Klippvandring
117 Memorial Blvd
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Must visit. Located in Newport next to historic mansions. About a 60 minute drive from Providence.
Bike path begins in Providence on India Point Park and ends in Bristol, Rhode Island. Great for bikes and walking.
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East Bay Bike Path
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Bike path begins in Providence on India Point Park and ends in Bristol, Rhode Island. Great for bikes and walking.

Beaches

Our favorite beaches in the Ocean State!
50 mins from Providence. Parking and entry fee for non-residents.
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Narragansett Beach
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50 mins from Providence. Parking and entry fee for non-residents.
One of our favorite beaches, about 50 mins from Providence. Paid parking and street parking available.
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Scarborough State Beach
Ocean Rd
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One of our favorite beaches, about 50 mins from Providence. Paid parking and street parking available.
Great, clean beach 60-90 mins form Providence.
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Misquamicut State Beach
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Great, clean beach 60-90 mins form Providence.
Beautiful island off the coast of Rhode Island. Best beaches in Providence. Must take ferry from Providence or Point Judith.
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Block Island
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Beautiful island off the coast of Rhode Island. Best beaches in Providence. Must take ferry from Providence or Point Judith.
State park with small beaches about 40 mins away form Providence. Great for families!
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Colt State Park
Route 114
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State park with small beaches about 40 mins away form Providence. Great for families!
Clean and wide beach. Great for families.
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East Beach
East Beach Road
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Clean and wide beach. Great for families.
One of our favorite beaches. 60 mins from Providence!
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Third Beach
3rd Beach Road
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One of our favorite beaches. 60 mins from Providence!
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Easton 's Beach
175 Memorial Blvd
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Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point Rd
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Entertainment

Mall, movies, performing arts :)
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Dunkin' Donuts Center
1 La Salle Square
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Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin St
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Providence Place Mall
Providence Place
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Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington St
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Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset St
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AS220
115 Empire St
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