I usually stay at the Radisson on India St. It is on the same side of the river as Brown, RIHS, etc. although not within walking distance of them. It is on the outskirts of a "marginal" area, but I have never had a problem there, the security is good, and the last time I was there the area seemed much improved. http://www.radisson.com/providenceri I've also stayed at the Old Court B&B -- it's on historic Benefit St., a very attractive walking area, lots of historic buildings, Brown U., etc. http://www.oldcourt.com/ The John Brown House is nearby, which you can tour for a great intro to the history of Providence and the Brown family. RIHS is on the edge of Brown U., in a nice area. There is a B&B right nearby, but I've never stayed there: http://www.cadyhouse.com/ There is also a nice little French place nearby for lunch that I keep meaning to try. The Marriott, Holiday Inn, Westin, etc. are on the other side of the river, the "city" side, where there is plenty of traffic. There is also the Biltmore Hotel. The RI Archives building is on this side of the river, as well, smack dab in the middle of the city with its one-way streets. Prepare to get lost if you venture over there--it can be very confusing, but you will eventually get where you're going. I usually eat take-out when I'm in Providence, as I am in the throes of research, but for a restaurant I love Chez Pascal, which is a ways out on Hope St. Have fun! Lorna in Maine

Lorna, If when you say, "There is also a nice little French place nearby for lunch that I keep meaning to try," you are referring to the Rue de l'Espoir on 99 Hope Street, it is a MUST on your next visit. It is just down the street from the RIHS on the same side of the street. It has THE BEST food and especially their breakfasts. When I am home visiting family and doing research I start my morning there first. Then, I'm not so hungry at lunchtime. You can read all about it here: www.therue.com . Nancy P.S. I have no interest whatsoever in the restaurant. It just happens to be my favorite and convenient. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lorna" <lornap@adelphia.net> To: <RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: [SPAM] [RIGENWEB] RE: Providence area visit >I usually stay at the Radisson on India St. It is on the same side of > the river as Brown, RIHS, etc. although not within walking distance of > them. It is on the outskirts of a "marginal" area, but I have never had > a problem there, the security is good, and the last time I was there the > area seemed much improved. > http://www.radisson.com/providenceri > > I've also stayed at the Old Court B&B -- it's on historic Benefit St., a > very attractive walking area, lots of historic buildings, Brown U., etc. > http://www.oldcourt.com/ > The John Brown House is nearby, which you can tour for a great intro to > the history of Providence and the Brown family. > > RIHS is on the edge of Brown U., in a nice area. There is a B&B right > nearby, but I've never stayed there: http://www.cadyhouse.com/ There is > also a nice little French place nearby for lunch that I keep meaning to > try. > > The Marriott, Holiday Inn, Westin, etc. are on the other side of the > river, the "city" side, where there is plenty of traffic. There is also > the Biltmore Hotel. The RI Archives building is on this side of the > river, as well, smack dab in the middle of the city with its one-way > streets. Prepare to get lost if you venture over there--it can be very > confusing, but you will eventually get where you're going. > > I usually eat take-out when I'm in Providence, as I am in the throes of > research, but for a restaurant I love Chez Pascal, which is a ways out > on Hope St. > > Have fun! > > Lorna in Maine > > > > ==== RIGENWEB Mailing List ==== > Bristol County RIGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~ribristo/ > RI Cemeteries Index http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/cemetery/ >