Visitor Information Centers
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Providence, RI
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Providence - The Creative Capital
Got a question about which hotels take pets? Need some advice on how to see the city by bike? Want some ideas for great ethnic dining? The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Visitor Information Center at the RI Convention Center can help! Information specialists can help you plan an entire trip, including lodging recommendations, or just work with you on a fun-filled itinerary for a day or a few hours of free time. Located in the heart of downtown Providence, RI, just steps from hotels, restaurants, shopping and major attractions, the center also offers public restrooms, a retail shop and an ATM. And don’t forget to pick up a self-guided historic walking tour map while you’re there: It’s a great way to explore this vibrant, walkable city. For more things to do in Providence, visit GoProvidence.com.1 Sabin Street 401-751-1177Pawtucket, RI
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
The Blackstone Valley Visitor Center is the first visitor center opened on the America's Heritage River System. The Center acts as a one-stop information resource for visitors and residents alike. More than 300 brochure holders allow visitors to quickly pick up information on local businesses and organizations. Other amenities include at hands-on relief map of the Blackstone River Valley watershed; an art gallery, a state-of-the-art theater, a museum shop that sells crafts from local artisans, a unique collection of books, specialty foods, and heritage products; access to local buses.
Hours: Year-round, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information: www.centerbytheblackstone.com/about.htm175 Main Street 401-724-2200Newport, RI
Newport Visitors Center
Services include tourist assistance kiosks, maps & brochures, tickets to attractions, tours & events, room reservation assistance merchandise, public restroom, public phones, vending machines, ATM, post cards, change machine, stamps machine.
Parking: 30 minutes of free parking with validation available. Public parking garage is located adjacent to the Visitors Center but not operated by the Visitors Center. Discounted validated parking with use of public transportation. Public transportation hub for Rhode Island's Public Transport (RIPTA) at 401-781-9400. Interstate bus transportation to Boston at 401-846-1820 and to New York City at 888-751-8800.
Hours: May-October, daily, 9 a.m.- 5 or 6 p.m.; October to May, daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed major holidays.
Information: www.gonewport.com/visitor-center23 America's Cup Avenue 401-845-9123Bristol, RI
Bristol Visitors Center
Services include maps & brochures, public restroom, public phones, free parking.
Hours: May-October, daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed November - April400 Hope Street (Burnside Building) 401-410-0040
Richmond, RI
Rhode Island Visitor Center
The Welcome Center is equipped with rest stop services. Brochures and literature on tourism destinations for entire state. Open daily year-round.I-95 North - Between Exits 4 and 7New Shoreham on Block Island, RI
Block Island Hospitality Center
Located at Ferry Landing in Old Harbor, this visitor center has restrooms, lockers, an ATM, maps and brochures. Staff members can help secure lodging and information about events and activities on the island. Daily updated information on lodging is available.
Hours: Summer, daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Information: www.blockislandchamber.com1 Water Street 401-466-2982Warwick, RI
T.F. Green Airport Visitor Information Center
Located on the ground level of the airport,, near baggage claim. Offers brochures, maps, tourims information, restrooms, Internet. Wheelchair accessible.
Hours: Daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; closed on major holidays.
Information: www.pvdairport.com2000 Post Road at Green Airport 401-691-2471