Diane

Hi, I was wondering what would be the best time of year to visit Providence, RI? I was thinking of visiting over July 4th? How will the weather be and is there lots to see and do? Please advise.

W

Anytime in the summer is a good time to visit Providence. It's hard to say what the weather will be like, but most likely sunny & in the 80s. Providence has been an up & coming city the past couple of years since the upscale Providence Place Mall was built. There are quite a few good restaurants in the downtown area, many with outdoor seating. As for a lot to see & do, you may want to take some day trips to places such as Newport RI or maybe even Boston MA which is about an hour by car.

rebecca

Try to go when a "waterfire" is planned. There are probably abuout a dozen or so a year. The canal that goes thru the town is set up with bonfires all along it and lit some evenings.
There is music etc.


Here's a link to the schedule

http://www.waterfire.com/schedule/index.html

It's a great little city.