Providence
Welcome to Cvent’s Providence meeting planning guide — a Providence city guide for meeting planners. At just 18.5 square miles, Providence and nearby Warwick, Rhode Island, pack a punch with a rich architectural heritage, full calendar of arts and music festivals and culinary treasures — all of which can be enjoyed by convention guests and leisure travelers alike. Their coastal location in the Northeast place both cities within 300 miles of 15 percent of the nation's population. They're also just three hours away from New York City and within 50 minutes of Boston by car. For guests looking to arrive by plane, Warwick is home to T.F. Green Airport, also located just 10 miles from downtown Providence. The award-winning airport offers service to destinations throughout the United States and Canada. Within the city itself, visitors find the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus system to be an efficient and affordable way to hop among Providence's biggest attractions. Additionally, the city's compact downtown area makes it an extremely walkable destination for those looking to visit one of the scores of restaurants, hotels or Rhode Island Conventio…
Providence