Warwick, Rhode Island - Things to Do

Providence Society The Ryan Center Foxwoods Casino Block Island Newport Jazz Festival

New England Institute of Technology. As the leader in technical career education in Southeastern New England, New England Tech is a private, non-profit technical college offering Associate’s and Bachelor’s of Science degrees in 29 programs.

Each one has been thoughtfully designed with input from both educators and industry experts. Visit http://www.neit.edu/

Providence Preservation Society. Formed in 1956 to stop the further demolition of colonial- period houses on College Hill, PPS has grown from a small grassroots network to its current leadership role as a citywide preservation, advocacy and education organization. Http://www.ppsri.org/

Rhode Island Beaches. Rhode Island, the “Ocean State,” has more than 400 miles of scenic coastline, featuring more than 100 public and private beaches. These long, sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay are considered state treasures. Http://www.riparks.com/  [Top]

The Ryan Center. The Ryan Center in Kingston is southern Rhode Island’s premier sports and entertainment center. The University of Rhode Island Rams play both women and men’s basketball here as well as football. The Ryan Center hosts family entertainment, concerts and other community events. Http://www.theryancenter.com/

Rhode Island School of Design. Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), founded in 1877 in Providence, RI, is a vibrant community of artists and designers that includes 2,200 students from around the world, approximately 350 faculty and curators, and 400 staff members. Each year more than 200 prominent artists, critics, authors and philosophers visit our historic College Hill campus. Http://www.risd.edu/  [Top]

Foxwoods Casino. Foxwoods is the largest casino in the world, with 340,000 square feet of gaming space in a complex that covers 4.7 million square feet. More than 40,000 guests visit Foxwoods each day. Http://www.foxwoods.com/

Downtown Providence.  Downtown Providence, Rhode Island, is the heart and soul of a revitalized city. From restaurants to theater to galleries to clubs, there is entertainment and good times galore downtown! Downtown Providence is only 10 miles from Best Western Airport Inn in Warwick, a suitable option for hotel accommodations during your Rhode Island stay. Our spacious rooms and superior amenities like free wireless broadband Internet access, give guests a comfortable place to unwind after a busy day spent in downtown Providence. Http://www.providencedowntown.com/  [Top]

Block Island. Block Island is a place that moves at its own pace and is known for a relaxed way of life. Its where "dressed up" means a pair of shorts. Islanders speak of going to the mainland as going "off island" – an expression of the feeling that Block Island is its own entity, as unique as the North Light or the 250-foot bluffs. Http://www.blockislandchamber.com/

Dunkin Donut Center. Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence hosts several sports and entertainment events throughout the year, including basketball, hockey, Stars on Ice, and WWE Smackdown. Http://www.dunkindonutscenter.com/  [Top]

Newport Jazz Festival. Founded in 1954, the historic Newport Jazz Festival is held every August in Newport, Rhode Island. Jazz greats and up-and-comers play in a variety of venues. Http://www.festivalproductions.net/jvcjazz/newport/sched.php.

Water Fire Providence. Water fire Providence is a sculpture piece and community arts event in which many bonfires are installed on the city's three rivers. For schedule information go to http://www.waterfire.org/  [Top]