Commuting from Providence to Newport?
Sep 26th, 2002, 12:05 PM
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Commuting from Providence to Newport?
I'm considering taking a job in Newport and I'd like to know how realistic it would be to consider living in Providence and making a daily commute. Newport seems like a nice town but I'm single and I'm worried that that the social scene (20s-30s) might be a bit too sleepy in the winter... The town seems a little more family oriented. Am I wrong? Thanks.
Oct 3rd, 2002, 10:59 AM
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Never heard anyone accuse Newport of being a family oriented town; quite the opposite in fact.
The winter months (Jan/Feb)do quiet down but it's a nice break from the frenzy of the summer. The spring and fall are also popular. But... Newport isn't Providence (big city) which does have all the associated big city stuff to do: theater, restaurants, clubs, many college students, businesses, jobs, etc...
Newport is a smaller version with more activity than a city its size due to the tourist trade. I wouldn't commute 45 min without a really good reason. Move here and try it out. There's plenty of young people all times of the year (tourists and college residents). Living here would appeal to you if you like the outdoors (esp. water), like living in a "community" where you'll get to know your neighbors, like being surrounded by history, like to walk, like living on an island...
One thing, real estate (even rentals) is very expensive and year round places are more hard to find since many apts are rented to summer visitors. But it's a great place; you may find that you like it.
Chris
The winter months (Jan/Feb)do quiet down but it's a nice break from the frenzy of the summer. The spring and fall are also popular. But... Newport isn't Providence (big city) which does have all the associated big city stuff to do: theater, restaurants, clubs, many college students, businesses, jobs, etc...
Newport is a smaller version with more activity than a city its size due to the tourist trade. I wouldn't commute 45 min without a really good reason. Move here and try it out. There's plenty of young people all times of the year (tourists and college residents). Living here would appeal to you if you like the outdoors (esp. water), like living in a "community" where you'll get to know your neighbors, like being surrounded by history, like to walk, like living on an island...
One thing, real estate (even rentals) is very expensive and year round places are more hard to find since many apts are rented to summer visitors. But it's a great place; you may find that you like it.
Chris
Oct 3rd, 2002, 11:39 AM
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I don't live in Newport, but I visit,quite often, my niece (35) who does - she absolutely loves it - i have been there in the spring, winter, fall & summer and always find very interesting and "big city" things to do.
On the flip side, I have visited PVD as well, and think it has ALL of the problems of a big city - I see very little charm in pvd, whereas Newport has tons!
good luck !
On the flip side, I have visited PVD as well, and think it has ALL of the problems of a big city - I see very little charm in pvd, whereas Newport has tons!
good luck !
Oct 3rd, 2002, 01:06 PM
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sorry, disagree with the last poster about Providence... it is NOT a big city.. but a small and manageable city with the usual problems. I think the benefits of the city outnumber the negatives.. The ride from Prov to Newport is not the most direct and I think it would get tiring every day. It's a tough call... apt prices are probably pretty high in both spots.. can you go visit for a week and look around before deciding. Though I am old and married now, my recollection of Newport night life is that it is pretty active. Good luck and hope you enjoy both cities.
Oct 10th, 2002, 11:02 AM
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Providence is deplorable unless you can live on teh east side which is nicer Providence dies on the weekends Newport is expensive {i live here} there is always something to do . There are a lot of natural assets to enjoy as weel as wonderful dining an up and coming arts "Movement" plenty of bars clubs...etc. amd if you want the "city" feel you can always drive to providence....just a thought
Nov 4th, 2002, 10:56 AM
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The PVD-NPT commute is fine for awhile but it gets old fast and can be scary in the winter. Basically its a interstate hgwy to a state four lane road with stop lights, merging traffic and winding curves. PVD has new devlopements springing up all over town, major improvement in last 15 years. I'd live in the town I was working in and skip the commute.
Nov 4th, 2002, 11:55 AM
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Well- I've converted from summers in Newport to off season. There is great night life. Lots of little bars with live music. Nice restaurants. 20 somethings. I love it. The summer might be the down side. It used to be a super affordable town for real estate (as long as it wasn't on the water). It got expensive in teh last 2 years. The same goes for Providence real estate.
Commutes are so relative. What do you consider reasonable. How far do you commute now?
Good luck.
Commutes are so relative. What do you consider reasonable. How far do you commute now?
Good luck.
Dec 8th, 2002, 11:14 AM
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From a native Newporter:
In the words of a true native: commuting from Providence to Newport? Are you nuts?
In RI, we like to keep our commutes short - preferably 10 minutes. Newport to Providence is 45 minutes, and you will get tired of it soon once you start living in the state.
If you'll be working in Newport, I'd tell you to live in Newport.
I find Newport to be very family-friendly while boasting an active social scene that is becoming more and more year-round. The majority of places do not close in the winter, after the tourists go home. If you want to spend a weekend night clubbing in Providence with friends, that's no problem: lots of Newporters do that. But they also go on the local scene, year-round.
Housing prices throughout most of New England have risen steeply in the past three years, both in Newport and Providnce. But the commute - along with the lack of natural beauty - outweighs the benefits of slightly lower housing prices in Providence.
My advice: live in Newport.
In the words of a true native: commuting from Providence to Newport? Are you nuts?
In RI, we like to keep our commutes short - preferably 10 minutes. Newport to Providence is 45 minutes, and you will get tired of it soon once you start living in the state.If you'll be working in Newport, I'd tell you to live in Newport.
I find Newport to be very family-friendly while boasting an active social scene that is becoming more and more year-round. The majority of places do not close in the winter, after the tourists go home. If you want to spend a weekend night clubbing in Providence with friends, that's no problem: lots of Newporters do that. But they also go on the local scene, year-round.
Housing prices throughout most of New England have risen steeply in the past three years, both in Newport and Providnce. But the commute - along with the lack of natural beauty - outweighs the benefits of slightly lower housing prices in Providence.
My advice: live in Newport.
