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Providence City Guide: Where to eat, sleep and play when you visit
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Where to Stay

Hotel Dolce Villa
An all-suite boutique hotel wonderfully positioned on Federal Hill

Hotel Providence
A lovely boutique hotel in Providence's bustling downtown

Providence Biltmore
The city's grandest hotel recently completed a $14 million renovation

 The Old Court Bed and Breakfast
A charming mix of new and old graces Benefit Street

Westin Providence
A top chain brings a slew of corporate comforts to downtown Providence
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What to Do
Design of the Future
Get a glimpse of tomorrow's design stars with a visit to RISD

Riverside Delights
The popular WaterFire installation
is every bit as good as the
crowds suggest

Italian Afternoon
DePasquale Plaza has it all:
opera, al fresco dining and the
city's top tiramisu		 Providence for Food Lovers
For a small city, there's plenty to satisfy visiting foodies

Day Trip: Newport
Gilded Age mansions and an unforgettable outdoor excursion await an hour from Providence
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Where to Eat

French-influenced American dishes are on the menu at Mill's Tavern, a popular spot.

Try the nine-course chef's tasting menu at Gracie's, which makes use of the best local ingredients.

Pot au Feu is quite possibly the city's best French food, with justly famous pâté de foie gras.

XO Steak House is the destination for steak lovers and for guests of downtown hotels like the
Biltmore and Westin.

Lauded fusion fare served at Café Nuovo, an eatery that's one of the best spots for viewing WaterFire.