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Here's your plan for eating, shopping, sightseeing, and enjoying cozy stays in Providence.  
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Head to Providence for the day or an overnight and explore the quaint town - you'll eat, shop, and go sightseeing! 

Quick Trip to Providence ☀️

Start your day in Providence with a hearty breakfast at Irregardless, known for its life-changing breakfast sandwiches and homemade hot sauce.

Breakfast Sandwiches

✅ Before you go
• They get super busy on weekends but we were able to snag a table at 9:15AM. It gets crazy around 10AM
• Close Mon - Thurs

💪 Pro tips
• Our fave sandwiches were the BAT and anything with the maple glazed bacon

Chow down at Irregardless

Explore vintage shops like The Vault Collective and Symposium Books at Downtown Providence, and visit The Arcade, America's oldest indoor shopping mall.

Vintage Shopping

💪 Pro tips
• We loved The Vault Collective for vintage shopping and Symposium Books for your next read!
• The Arcade is pretty empty at this point but still a cool building to walk through. Don't need more than 5 mins here

Explore Downtown Providence

Stroll around Brown University in College Hill, Providence, and enjoy the stunning fall foliage, making a serene and educational daytime excursion.

Campus Walk

💪 Pro tips
• Come during the Fall! The foliage is amazing on campus

Walk around Brown University

At Aguardente in Providence, savor Portuguese tapas like paella and goat cheese. Perfect place for dining with an amazing espresso martini flight.

Portuguese Tapas

✅ Before you go
• Get a res: https://resy.com/cities/providence-ri/venues/aguardente
• Closed Monday & Tuesday

💪 Pro tips
• We loved the paella, pao de quejio, and goat cheese tapas! 
• You can skip the pastel de nata for dessert :( 
• They have an espresso martini flight that is amazingggg and great for sharing after your meal! 

Try Portuguese tapas at Aguardente

Experience the spectacular WaterFire event in downtown Providence, enjoying dinner from a food truck and relaxing by the water.

Watch WaterFire

✅ Before you go
• Final WaterFire of the 2024 season: Nov 2 
• Check out dates & info here: https://waterfire.org/

💪 Pro tips
• Grab a quick dinner at a food truck and sit on the steps by the water

Catch WaterFire during the Summer

Stay at Jennifer's Rentals with choices from studios to 3BR close to major attractions. Essentials and parking provided.

Overnight Stay

✅ Before you go
• Book your stay at one of Jennifer's 18 amazing places in the city: jennifersrirentals.com
• She has studios, 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR for rent
• Her stays on Charles St are the closest to Downtown, Dean St is a block away from historic Federal Hill (amazing Italian food), and Angell St is a quick walk to Brown University.

💪 Pro tips
• There is parking on-site at all of the locations 
• She provides all the essentials and some extra goodies like coffee, tea, and waterbottles! 

Stay overnight with Jennifer's Rentals 

Let's go on a quick trip to Providence where you'll enjoy amazing bites,

explore foliage around the quaint town and stay at the cutest converted warehouse.

Get up early and head to our first stop for breakfast, Irregardless.

This spot was voted best breakfast sandwich in Rhode Island and we totally agree.

Their biscuits are flaky and delicious and these sandwiches changed our lives.

Don't forget the homemade hot sauce. Next, explore Providence's cutest streets,

we loved The Vault Collective for vintage shopping and

Symposium Books to pick up your next read.

the oldest indoor shopping mall in the country,

and explore Brown University's gorgeous campus. For lunch,

Their space is gorgeous too and they have heaters for when it gets chilly.

Finally, we were lucky enough to catch Providence's

so be sure to check what's happening when you're headed to town.

you have to stay at one of Jennifer's 18 properties in the city.

We stayed at this gorgeous studio converted from a

brass warehouse with original brick and ceiling beams.

It was so gorgeous and had so much room. Plus you can't beat this view of the city.

Settle in for the night and book your next trip to Providence.

Here's your plan for gluten-free treats at Duke’s Bakery and a scenic river walk in Bicentennial Park. Watch the video 👇

Head down to Fall River, Massachusetts for a trip to an exclusively gluten free bakery and gorgeous public park to escape the hustle and bustle of the city!

Gluten Free Bakery and River Walk

Enjoy a delicious array of gluten-free and dairy-free pastries, giant muffins, and specialty coffee at Duke’s Bakery and Cafe, perfect for a laid-back breakfast or snack.

Gluten-Free Bakery Visit

✅ Before you go
You can order online for seamless pickup, but there are even more options in person. 

💪 Pro tips
The muffins are giant and so good!

Duke’s Bakery and Cafe

Enjoy scenic riverfront views and strolls at Bicentennial Park, or play tennis and pickleball with friends—plenty of free parking and green space for a relaxing outing.

Waterfront Walk

✅ Before you go
Don’t sweat parking, there are free lots!

💪 Pro tips
Bring a racket or paddle and work up a sweat with friends. 

River Walk

Here's your plan to visit a gluten-free bakery and riverfront walk south of Boston.

You'll start by making your way to Duke's Bakery,

an entirely gluten-free establishment hidden in the

The signs are super clear and the outdoor seating is plentiful.

there were also a lot of dairy-free options,

With ice cubes made of coffee to prevent melting.

And the breakfast sandwich had an option for dairy-free Gouda.

Your next stop just down the block is going to be Bicentennial Park.

This public park has really great amenities,

including tennis and pickleball courts that were quite empty on a Sunday morning.

Its best feature was its waterfront views,

which stretch all the way into the Fall River downtown

So if you're looking for a stop on a casual day trip out of the city,

Here's your plan for sipping creative coffee, enjoying local art, and walking a scenic urban trail. Watch the video 👇

Looking for a relaxing weekend plan? Check out a wonderful new bakery and cafe in Somerville and take a community favorite trail as far as you’d like towards Boston!

Coffee, Local Art, & Nature Walk

Hearth & Hug Bakery in Davis Square offers creative pastries and great coffee, perfect for catching up with a friend in a cozy, local spot.

Bakery & Coffee

✅ Before you go
Check their instagram for any seasonal specials!

💪 Pro tips
Split multiple pastries with a friend to try more options. 

Hearth & Hug Bakery

Walk or bike along the Somerville Community Path, enjoy local art and beautiful gardens, and experience vibrant city nature and people watching on weekends.

Nature Walk

✅ Before you go
Grab a Blue Bike nearby if you plan to go all the way to Boston. 

💪 Pro tips
Weekends on the path are the best for people watching and meeting other locals!

Somerville Community Path

Here's your plan to catch up with a friend

with coffee and a nature walk through Somerville.

They're most known for their crazy flavors

like pomegranate molasses and this chai blondie,

it was strong without being too acidic and really hit the spot on a Sunday morning.

Your next stop is going to be the summer.

This publicly maintained space is open to walking or

non-electric biking and stretches all the way into Boston.

My favorite section of the trail is near Davis Square,

where there's a really wonderful community

garden that's open to participation from anyone

and really unique art pieces scattered along the way.

It's the perfect spot to enjoy a taste of

beautiful nature right in the heart of a city.

you're going to want to try this plan to start out your weekend.

Here's your plan for a relaxed urban hike with pastries, scenic views, and historic monuments. Watch the video 👇

Grab a friend and make your way to Somerville for incredible coffees and pastries and a beautiful monument with a scenic overlook that you might miss if you’re not looking for it!

Bakery to Castle Urban Hike

Start your adventure at Michette Bakery in East Somerville for fresh pastries, delicious coffees, and French flair—a perfect fuel-up before exploring Somerville on foot.

Bakery Visit

✅ Before you go
The line can get long on weekends so plan your timing accordingly. 

💪 Pro tips
Bakery items are given to you immediately, but drinks can take a few minutes depending on the backlog in front of you. 

Michette Bakery

Hike up to Prospect Hill Monument for scenic city views and relaxing sunsets; explore a historic site where the first American flag was raised.

Scenic overlook

✅ Before you go
Check online to see when the monument interior will be open, the views are even better at the top!

💪 Pro tips
Sunsets are beautiful from here because of the view line out to the west, which makes it a perfect after work picnic spot in the summer. 

Prospect Hill Monument

Here's your plan for a chill walk with friends to a castle

monument in Somerville that of course starts at a cute local bakery.

I love Michette for its high quality bread and crazy flavors.

you'll catch him working behind the counter.

They have the cutest merch to take home too.

I left with a flavorful orange cardamom iced latte for my walk.

Your next stop is going to be under 1 mile away through

some of Somerville's oldest neighborhoods with

Up just a short hill is Prospect Hill Monument,

incredible views of Somerville and even Boston.

Washington raised the first American flag.

some Saturdays the monument opens for locals to climb up to the top.

and learning a little bit more about Boston's unique history,

then this plan's going to be the one for you.

Here's your plan for walking from Cambridge to Fenway and catching a Red Sox game. Watch the video 👇

Take a little extra time before a Red Sox game and enjoy the walk to Fenway Park from Cambridge - the city views are unmatched and you can beat the crowds to make it to the game!

Weeknight Out to the Ballpark

Stroll across the Harvard Bridge from Cambridge for stunning city and river views—watch collegiate teams rowing or sailing on the Charles in the afternoon.

Scenic Bridge Walk

Before you go 
- Stay on the East side of the bridge to be closest to the view!

Pro tips 
- Collegiate sailing and rowing teams are out on the water in the afternoon, with each having their own dock on the Charles River.

Harvard Bridge Walk

Catch a thrilling Red Sox game at Fenway Park—check for themed nights for special giveaways and grab limited-edition souvenirs early to beat the crowds!

Baseball Game

Before you go 
- Check for theme nights to earn free merch items (like my Red Sox taco hat from a past margarita night). 

Pro tips 
- If you want the souvenir cooler then go get it early, the line gets longer as people notice others with it walking around and want one too!