Location

Providence, Rhode Island

Never a dull moment. Explore a program jam-packed with engaging speakers, practical workshops, and fun events, all across a multitude of venues in The Creative Capital.

One City. Multiple Spaces.

Grace Episcopal Church and Pavilion Space

300 Westminster Street, Providence, RI

Providence Public Library

150 Empire Street, Providence, RI

Hotel Providence

139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI

Omni Hotel

1 W Exchange Street, Providence, RI

Two buildings in Providence photographed from the ground looking up

Cars traversing a bridge over a river through downtown Providence at dusk

Food

A continental style breakfast (including fruit, pastries, bagels, quiches and some vegan options) will be provided on both Tuesday and Wednesday. You will need to cover your own lunch and dinner throughout the event. Food trucks will be available in the parking lot of GraceChurch from the afternoon to early evening on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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See Food Truck Lineup

Hotel

We have hotel room blocks at the following nearby Providence hotels if you wish to secure your lodgings now.

Hilton Providence

Address

21 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Distance From Conference Hub

9-10 minute walk

Booking Rate

$169

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown

Address

5 Exchange Street

Distance From Conference Hub

10-minute walk

Booking Rate

$229

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Residence Inn Providence Downtown

Address

100 Sabin Street

Distance From Conference Hub

6-minute walk

Booking Rate

$189

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Courtyard Providence Downtown

Address

32 Exchange Terrace

Distance From Conference Hub

8-minute walk

Booking Rate

$174

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Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown

Address

58 Weybosset Street

Distance From Conference Hub

6-minute walk

Booking Rate

$209

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The Beatrice

Address

90 Westminster Street

Distance From Conference Hub

6-minute walk

Booking Rate

$349

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Aloft Providence Downtown

Address

191 Dorrance Street

Distance From Conference Hub

8-minute walk

Booking Rate

$199

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Travel

Rail

Amtrak (Northeast Regional, Acela) – Fastest way from NYC (2.5-3 hrs) and Boston (30-40 min).
MBTA Commuter Rail (Providence Line) – Budget option from Boston (~1 hr).
Providence Station is a short walk to downtown.

Bus

Intercity: Greyhound, Peter Pan, Megabus serve NYC, Boston, and more. Most buses arrive at Kennedy Plaza downtown.
Local: RIPTA buses serve the city, with the R-Line offering rapid transit. A free downtown shuttle runs frequently.

Air

T.F. Green Airport (PVD) (10 miles from downtown)
- MBTA train (15 min to Providence).
- RIPTA buses (#1, #20) (30-35 min).
- Uber/Lyft (~$20-30).
Boston Logan (BOS) is another option—take the MBTA train or intercity bus.

Car

Plan to park at your accommodations and travel by foot throughout the conference as parking downtown is very limited.
Parking is available throughout downtown Providence in a variety of public lots and garages. We recommend using a parking app like SpotHero or SpotAngels to find and reserve a convenient space. Metered on-street parking is also available in many areas, but it does not permit overnight parking—please be sure to read posted signage for details. For attendees driving electric vehicles, charging stations are available across the city. A full list of locations can be found through the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locator.

Additional Travel Tips

Biking & Scooters: Providence has a bike-share program (JUMP bikes) and rentable scooters for short trips.

Additional Transportation Help for Those with Mobility Needs: Strong Towns will aim to provide a limited number of buses between our event venues throughout the day on Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11. There is space to indicate your needs for this on the ticket registration form. We will communicate with attendees further about this option.