Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States; but it has a unique and diverse culture,…read moreespecially its capital city, Providence. Downtown Providence is my favorite City; maybe I'm biased because I was born there. As a teenager, I loved taking the city bus to the Providence Place Mall, then hanging out at the Waterplace Park. Once I was in college, I would frequent Thayer St., the East side, and Wickenden St. often. I was always hanging out with my friends, at one of my favorite dive bar/club, Club Hell; they had 80s nights on Tuesdays, goth nights on Wednesdays, and Rock & Roll nights on Fridays. Providence is definitely a foodie city with tons of good eats. On a warm day, just take a walk around; lots of history and beautiful architecture. The new pedestrian bridge is also a lovely addition. There are many events that goes on, Waterfire is a popular one. It is home to some notable colleges such as Brown University, Providence College, Rhode Island School of Design, and Rhode Island College (my alma mater!) If you go to Federal Hill, there are some good restaurants and bars; home to the best Italian food. If you want to be one with nature, go to Roger Williams Park and Zoo. Overall, definitely a fun little city and gem in my eyes.

Overnight Parking fines. Received a $40 dollar fine for parking on the street in front of our…read moredaughters dorm. Not a single sign up and down any street about on campus concerning No overnight parking without a permit. Although there are signs every 10 feet about 3 hour limit they couldn't be troubled to post about that so they can fine visitors. When you call the city you are told that has been a law for 70 years that I should have known about even thought I have been living in a different state my entire life. Also was they actually have it posted at the entrances to town, but I couldn't be giving an example of where to find one.

For me, Boston was a revelation, I always wanted to visit it and it exceeded my expectations!…read more It is big, with so many things to do and see. I packed a lot in four days. I wanted to stay longer but hotels are so expensive! The only downside! Public transportation is pretty good, it makes it easy to get around everywhere you need to go! Weather could be iffy even in the summer, so be flexible. The vibe of the city is more European with lots of history around, many firsts in US- public park, subway system, botanical gardens, etc. I loved the famous campuses in town - BU, Harvard. Stayed in Cambridge area. Lots of historical sites, did the Freedom Trail, loved it, learnt a lot (I've been reading more history books since then). Loved the parks and public spaces - Boston Common and Public Garden among them. Major sites - Newbury street, Kenmore Square, Copley Plaza, Back Bay are great to visit. Loved Beacon Hill old area. Great views over the Boston Harbor and the Esplanade on Charles River! Great art museums- Isabella Gardner Museum was a joy to visit and MFA is rich in art offering! Chinatown is a great neighborhood to visit and so is the historic North End. Great food, lots of cafe-s, restaurants, breweries. Didn't have time to shop, but there are some nice bookstores and loved the visitor centers! And I feel like I barely scratched the surface! Sports aren't my thing, but there are famous venues around. I'd love to come back one day, dig deeper, visit more. Lots left to be explored. My husband lived here in college and was a bit down on Boston, but this visit improved his perception. Lively, clean, easy to get around and orient yourself, not very crowded. Lots of American history with an European vibe and esthetic. Unique city that has lots to offer to visitors!

From the depths of a swamp, the inspection of Boston begins with an unexpected surprise!…read more May 1, 1822, the city of Boston was governed by a Mayor and Council . The roots of Boston go as far back as the Puritans looking for their new home . Many early settlers made their way here because Salem, Mass was too crowded. Then the battles with water shortages, disease, sanitation, and culture theory were a few things that they battled and then figured out . What's not to love here? The people of this great city generate love and happy as you admire the beauty all over the place. The rich history here is at every turn. Now the best way to see and celebrate this city is to walk . The traffic here is so bad. So get out and enjoy the surroundings of a new place. Those who are here, how it has changed from a book. When we visited every other corner a "protest was apparent." It was controlled and peaceful too. The individuals that wanted to voice their opinions did not riot or make others feel uncomfortable. We were asked to join in but we were on a time limit. We were not afraid to walk around the city and see what Boston was all about. The roots of religion and culture surrounding the holy word were ingrained into the ancient traditions of the founders. In fact they wanted to keep and create a controlled environment where religion and the people were allowed to exist is certain boundaries. If you violated these rules you could be punished. Even shunned. It was not anyway but the religious way that was dictated. One great example of this religious ideology was the belief to educate the people. The higher institutions of thought were created. In fact it still stands today. It's the school of Harvard. Now let's move forward to the new age of social media and how we see the world. It's the year 2026, let us not waste our time for the individuals of Boston are truly progressive. In fact all is protected! Whatever form of love you choose it's great? In fact it was the first city to guarantee equality for all in 1989. The idea of marriage passed for same sex couples in 2004. Why is this important, it's not but the idea of hope and "getting along," exists here . Remember love, in whatever form wins!

Awesome little seaside town a place in the modern world where you can still keep your doors…read moreunlocked at night

Awesome town great people and very friendly. Great places to live also. I like that it is on an…read moreisland peninsula sort of thing and it just is a great town overall.

The City of Cranston holds a spot next to my heart; I lived there for 20 years…read more It has approximately 82,000 people living there and the second largest city in Rhode Island; it was the third largest up until 2017. It became a city in 1910. There are two high schools; Cranston East and Cranston West. In the western side of the city, it's a little bit more rural with nicer/larger houses; it's the ritzy side of Cranston. In the eastern side, it's more suburban to urban. I grew up in the eastern side. Schools were ok but nothing to write home about. There were plenty of things to do and very close proximity to the capital city, Providence. A popular spot is the Garden City Shopping plaza. The annual St. Mary's Feast Festival which started in 1905, is a popular event; it has a carnival, vendors, food, and fireworks. What I loved about growing up there was the diversity. Del's Lemonade is a very popular and tasty frozen lemonade; its first stand opened in Cranston. I had good memories growing up there; with everything, there are pros and cons. The overall general consensus, it is a place people want to move to.

I loved "growing up" in Cranston. I went to Glen Hills Elementary through 4th grade. Also did a one…read moreyear stint at Cranston Johnston Catholic Regional! I loved, and still love, frequenting Garden City. Love the many high school tracks you can walk on. My grandfather lived here my whole life until his passing this January. I will miss hearing the baseball and softball games at Brayton Field from his house on Brayton Ave. Highway access is great and you can be in Providence within 10 minutes and at the Mass state line within 20 minutes.

This experience officially solidified my belief that my girlfriend is a long line repellent. (see…read moreBoston RMV review) I'm not exactly sure that the Cambridge City Clerk's office is normally a high traffic area, but as I understand it, anything having to do with the city or state requires a minimum 2 hour wait and donation of your non dominant hand's pinky finger. We were there to get a domestic partnership (not a marriage. Lets be clear) because since Health insurance is required now (gripe mumble gripe) well you know. Anyway, since my company is national, they offer health benies to domestic partners. Thus we found ourselves at City Hall. We walked in. No Line... We were helped right away and with a smile..... We filled out the paperwork, raised our right hand, said we were telling the truth, and didn't have to show any documentation whatsoever........ We were in and out in 5 minutes. WHAT?!?!?! Not complaining, just baffled. The clerk also told us that our license/documentation or whatever would be in the mail tomorrow, but we'll see if that happens. So now we are happily partnered in domesticity, I didn't waste my entire day, we both have all our fingers and health insurance in case we do lose one. Sweet. EDIT: Our paperwork did indeed arrive that Saturday, and retains its 5 star rating.

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Newport, RI holds a special place in my heart, that is the city I got married in. When I think of…read moreRhode Island summers, I think of Newport. The city was incorporated in 1784 and incorporated as a town in 1639. There are approximately 25,000 residents. It's a tourist hot spot in the summer because of the historic mansions, beautiful vista, and sailing. No wonder why the wealthy built mansions and spent their summers there during the 20th century. A notable landmark is the Newport bridge, which connects the city with neighboring towns and cities. The city also has one of the highest amount of colonial homes in the nation; if you're a history lover like me, that's pretty cool. A couple of popular events include the St. Patrick's parade and Newport Folk Festival; always a fun time at those events. Cliffwalk is a 3.5-mile trail along the shoreline. Overall, a historic and beautiful city, it's a must see in the summer; put your walking shoes on and just explore the city.

A hot tourist spot, this city gets *busy* in the summer. Music and other festivals at Ft. Adams…read more Plenty of fine restaurants and cute shops. Visiting the mansions is a *must* do when visiting. But there is also a lot of history in Newport. Did you know Newport had the first gas street lights in the country? Lots of amazing old buildings. The stone tower that no one can agree on. The atheneum. Tennis museum. Car museum. Church where JFK and JBKO wed. All the stuff. So whether you are a foodie, history buff, shopper or thalassophile Newport may scratch your itch. Check it out.

Let's go on the beach with a beer And dream of getting out…read moreof here Summer here is a ball But you'll freeze in the Fall If you live on the beach at Revere I revere Revere. There, I said it. Amazing Suburban City Northeast of Boston which basically is centered around the huge crescent-shaped beach that has to be the most perfect crescent-shaped beach in all of North America. It reminds me of Nice in France, on the Cote D'Azur. A very very very very very cold Nice. So maybe they should call it Notsonice? There is brilliant roast beef and perfect views of the planes landing at Logan and can it really get any better than this place - nah - and I wish I would have discovered it a long time ago. As for the beach... Revere Beach is the place in Boston that I Revere the most. I can't believe it took me this long to find it. It reminds me of any beach town in England with a beautiful crescent shape, you can see all the way from one end to the other, and gorgeous fairy lights at night with the added element of a roast beef shop that is pretty decent and open until 1 or 2 in the morning - and the added added element of planes landing right over the beach into Logan Airport which makes for an added dimension of added added added. Added. BTW I added you on facebook hi. Definitely one of the most memorable and emotionally significant beaches in the country for me although I know there are cleaner and more secluded ones nearby. Plus you can park all night here and nobody will bother you which I just did last night. Zzzzzzzzz. What a spectacular place to wake up and one of the most beautiful beaches in the whole country. I love it so much here.

Revere is a special kind of city. It still has a few close knit neighborhoods. Is a very quick…read morecommute to Boston. The best part of Revere, at least to me is the Atlantic Ocean. Revere Beach is actually quite historical. It was the first public beach in the United States. If that's not impressive enough Revere Beach is also the most perfectly crescent shaped Beach in the country, Back in the day it was a place to frolic and have fun with a roller coaster, rides, ballrooms, arcades and fabulous eateries. Now a days, most of that had gone away and we are now being invaded with thousands of condos and apartment complexes. Personally I preferred the rides, games and things. Not to mention polishing your car or motorcycle and cruising up and down the boulevard for hours on end. I can't end this review without mentioning the great water conditions for bathing and swimming. What ever your pleasure sun bathing in the sand, swimming or just enjoying food on the seawall Revere Beach will please. Public transportation is readily available with 3 MBTA stations and numerous bus routes keeps it easy to move around the city easily. The housing market is skyrocketing but is still more affordable than Boston. I give Revere Massachusetts a Solid 4 Stars

My Hometown. Proud to have spent my childhood/early adulthood here. Great small town America and…read moreone of the safest places to raise a family. So many friends, so many memories.

Town of Arlington where I catch the bus in the morning there is no other place like you. At least…read morethat I have seen in my travels around the world. Smack dab in the center! I can grab a coffee, a donut, and anything else I need from cluster of shops surrounding the daily bus stop. Amen!