A Day in Providence, Rhode Island - Arthurious

In the midst of New York’s swelter, I hopped on a bus to Rhode Island to spend a day in the home town of one of RISD, one of the most interesting design schools today, and to saunter around Providences’s diverse and peculiar neighborhoods

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9658.jpg — All local buses are equipped to carry bikes — I wonder if they obstruct driver’s view.

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9663.jpg — “Not a public way” is one of a few common local signs that confuse more than explain.

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9637.jpg — Cellar Stories is the largest shop for used books in Rhode Island.

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9642.jpg — Cellar Stories is heavy on hobby literature — fishing, golfing, aviation.

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9616.jpg — The Promenade, an apartment complex built in a converted factory. Studios start at $1,500 a month.

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9623.jpg — Benches made of perforated metal.

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9669.jpg — AS220 is a powerful local arts organizations, a gallery and a workshop space for local artists and designers.

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9676.jpg — The Dean hotel (122 Fountain St) offers tasteful and exquisite lodging — with a coffee shop in the lobby.

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9682.jpg — Bus stops are marked alphabetically — simple to identify and give directions.

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is IMG_9685.jpg — Harry’s Bar (121 N Main St.) serves one of the best selections of craft beers in town. I enjoyed a citrus IPA.

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