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BLACKSTONE VALLEY    top of listings

Auto Routes to Blackstone Valley

To reach Woonsocket, the heart of the Blackstone Valley, take I-295 (reachable from I-95N in Warwick or I-95S in Attleboro, MA) to RI Route 146. Follow signs to Woonsocket and the Blackstone Valley.



NEWPORT    top of listings

Auto Routes to Newport

From Connecticut, New York and points South and West:

Take Route I-95 North into Rhode Island to Exit 3A (Route 138). Proceed on Route 138 East into Jamestown, and over the Jamestown Bridge. Continue on Route 138 which will take you over the Newport Bridge. The bridge is a toll of $2 each way. On the other side of the bridge, take the first exit and make a right turn at the light at the bottom of the ramp (Farewell Street). Proceed on Farewell Street to the second traffic light and make a right (America's Cup Avenue). America's Cup Avenue goes straight into the heart of Newport. Follow signs to public parking. Note: Route 138 makes several turns between I-95 and the Newport Bridge. Watch signs to make sure you continue on 138 to the bridge.

Alternate Route - Take I-95N to Exit 8A -Route 2 South. Coming off exit ramp move to left and take left turn at the lights onto Route 401. At second light turn right onto entrance ramp for Route 4 South. Take to exit for Route 138 East and follow across bridges to Newport.

From Boston, Northern New England and points North:

From the Boston metro area, take Route 24 south to Route 114. Continue on Route 114 South, which leads straight into downtown Newport. Follow signs to public parking.

Alternate Route - Take I-95S to Exit 8, on the left, onto Route 4 South. Take to exit for Route 138 East and follow across bridges to Newport.



PROVIDENCE/WARWICK    top of listings

Auto Routes to Providence

The Providence area is extremely easy to reach by car. No matter from which direction you are coming, Providence is bisected by I-95 and I-195. Here are some important exits to be aware of:

Downtown Providence is right off exits 1 and 2 off I-195, and 21 and 22 on I-95

T.F. Green Airport in Warwick is off exit 13 on I-95

The shopping malls in Warwick are off exit 11 on I-95 and exits 1 and 2 of I-295.



“Little Shop of Horrors” -- Matanuck, RI
Now through August 1, 2010
Misquamicut Music Festival – Westerly, RI
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
The Philharmonic on Fire -- Providence, RI
July 31, 2010
July 31
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones – Westerly, RI
Award winning blues. Location: The Knickerbocker Café, 35 Railroad Avenue.
Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: 401-596-4225 or visit www.theknickerbockercafe.com
July 31, 2010
Paper Caper -- Providence, RI
August 1, 2010
A Taste of Provence Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 3, 2010
"Snow White" -- Providence, RI
August 3, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise -- Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Ghostbusters - Newport
August 5, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise – Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Charlestown Seafood Festival – Charlestown, RI
August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Twilight Cruise on the Blackstone River Explorer – Central Falls, RI
August 6, 2010
Underground Critters Weekend -- Providence, RI
August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Trip the Light Fantastic -- Newport, RI
August 7, 2010
Star Chef Series with baker Ciril Hitz – Providence
August 9, 2010
A Taste of the Mediterranean Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 10, 2010
"Goldilocks & the Three Bears" -- Providence, RI
August 10, 2010
Beres Hammond -- Providence, RI
August 11, 2010
Manton Avenue Project -- Providence, RI
August 13, 2010
Bennington Battle Day Festivities and Parade – Bennington, VT
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Newport Storm Luau – Newport, RI
August 14, 2010
"Pocahontas" -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Foo Fest -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Balls and Tracks -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Rhode Island's Got Talent -- Barrington, RI
August 14, 2010
H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
River Glow – Westerly, RI
August 14, 2010
Rockin' Roll Rods Car Show -- Newport, RI
August 15, 2010
"Rapunzel" -- Providence, RI
August 17, 2010
Italian Antipasto Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 17, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: A Bug's Life - Newport
August 19, 2010
Newport Winefest -- Newport, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
“Guys and Dolls” -- Woonsocket, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
Take Flight -- Providence, RI
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
"Jack & the Beanstalk" -- Providence, RI
August 24, 2010
Full Moon Dessert Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 24, 2010
Domino Madness -- Providence, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
Newport Arts Festival -- Newport, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
NAS and Damian Marley -- Providence, RI
September 1, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Twilight New Moon - Newport
September 3, 2010
Boston Pops featuring Kenny Loggins -- Pawtucket, RI
September 4, 2010
Audubon Raptor Weekend -- Bristol, RI
September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI
September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
They Might Be Giants -- Providence, RI
September 24, 2010
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI
September 28, 2010
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