Elizabeth, I'm so glad you had a wonderful experience visiting Providence, the Historical society and glad that you enjoyed the Rue. That's my favorite place to eat. I agree with you also that it feels like a Mid-western town as I left there for a Mid-western town and it is just as comfortable a feeling. What hotel did you stay at? Just in case I get booted out by my siblings when I visit this summer. :-) Nancy ----- Original Message ----- From: <nypedirn@aol.com> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: [RIGENWEB] RI Visit >I just wanted to thank everyone for your suggestions and hints for my >visit. The Library on Hope street is phenomenal! Every single person >working there was helpful above and beyond. Their holdings are as >impressive as their staff. And the Rue was a great choice! > > As to parking, I didn't even have to worry about it (there were plenty of > places available). The hotel clerk suggested I take the trolley. What a > pleasant ride! I picked it up right outside the hotel and had the chance > to actually relax and see the city rather than worry about watching for > street signs! The day turned out beautifully and I enjoyed strolling back > to the hotel. > > Providence has everything a big city could ask for but still has that > small town feeling. I moved to NY from the midwest and I have to say that > I felt like I was back home. My next visit will be better planned and > will certainly be longer. > > Sincerely, > > Elizabeth > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Search the RIGenWeb Mailing List > http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/mailsrch.html > RIGenWeb Surname And Query List > http://www.rootsweb.com/~riwashin/state/qryindex.htm >