Port of Providence, Rhode Island
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Population: Pop. Year: Land Area: Density: Latitude: Longitude: Timezone: |
177,994 2013 18.5 mi2 9,621 / mi2 41.8153° N 71.3985° W UTC -04:00 |
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Providence is a historic U.S. East Coast port city known as the “Creative Capital” and a hub of arts and culinary innovation. It serves as the main cruise gateway to Rhode Island and southern New England.
The city is famous for the WaterFire events, the historic Federal Hill Italian district, and the scenic Providence River. Cruisers come for the food scene, the arts, and the easy access to Newport and Cape Cod.
Cultural offerings include the annual Providence Restaurant Week and WaterFire lighting ceremonies, signature Rhode Island clam chowder and Del’s lemonade, and the strong Italian, Portuguese, and creative arts influences. The blend of colonial history, vibrant culinary scene, and artistic energy makes Providence a distinctive New England cruise port.
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| Port Name | Distance |
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| Fall River, Massachusetts | 14.18 miles (SE) |
| Newport, Rhode Island | 23.13 miles (S) |
| New Bedford, Massachusetts | 27.77 miles (SE) |
| Boston, Massachusetts | 41.03 miles (NE) |
| Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts | 48.16 miles (SE) |
| Groton, Connecticut | 48.42 miles (SW) |
| Gloucester, Massachusetts | 67.02 miles (NE) |
| Nantucket, Massachusetts | 76.63 miles (SE) |
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Port of Providence, Rhode Island Ship Tracking Map
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