Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. With a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, a renowned restaurant scene and so many things to do, Providence is the perfect place to visit. The city's compact size and convenient location make it easy to get to and hard to forget. Nearby Warwick offers bountiful shopping and 39 miles of coastline, while the scenic beauty and rich history of Rhode Island's other regions are a quick drive away. Historic and hip, sophisticated and small-town, Providence packs the best of New England into one convenient and colorful package.
So take a look at www.goprovidence.com and check out the “things to do”, there is something for everyone!
Newport, Rhode Island – City by the Sea Tour
Special offering for AACCI meeting attendees
Sunday, October 5, 2014
10:00 a.m. departure from Providence; return departure from Newport at 2:30 p.m. arriving in Providence by 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $35.00
Preregistration required.
Located 45 minutes from Providence, Newport is home to spectacular coastal scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving waterfront downtown, and welcoming hospitality, and is considered by many to be a shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. From the famed Gilded Age mansions that once were the summer playground for socialite families with names like Astor and Vanderbilt to an afternoon of wine tasting through Newport's three scenic vineyards, to sailing, to shopping at unique stores along the water, to fresh seafood lunches and dinners, the options for interesting activities, distinctive stories, and enticing photo opportunities are countless!
AACCI is offering bus transportation and a driving city tour, plus time for shopping and lunch (on your own). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to explore this scenic and fun city.
