I was there in September 2024. I was visiting NYC from Ireland and wanted to spend some time somewhere else so took a train from Moynihan Hall. I'm so glad I did, Providence is a fantastic city.
Why are you so surprised. In New England, cities tend to protect and preserve old buildings. I think they've done a great job with restoration. They pedestrian friendly riverfront is particularly nice. Then College Hill hasa very hip vibe. Providence is not on anyone's radar. Boston gets most of the visitors, because it's larger and more historical, but people 😢should stop on Providence is worth a stopover. It's not that big. You could see it in a few hours. They have a really great food scene.
Great tour; brings back lots of memories. I worked in the city for about 30 years and I loved being downtown. My career took me to other parts of the state about 20 years ago and haven't had much reason to visit. Credit to Mayor Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, mired in multiple personal and political scandals, but started a beautification project that lives on.
It looks like a lovely place to live! It actually exceeded my expectations to see so many high-rise buildings, I thought Providence was way smaller... but it looks cute anyway!
Nicely done! Lived here 11 years (and worked on the restoration of several of the buildings you walked by at the very start of the video) and still love this great little city. I don't drive, so this is how I see the city--at the speed of walking--and it rewards walks with beauty on so many routes. Glad you liked our little urban gem!
Just an FYI. All those objects you are seeing in the water @ 21.00 are there for what's called Waterfire. It's usually from May through October on Saturday nights. There's music, food, entertainment, and the wood burned in those sends cedar/pine scent over the entire area. 😊
🚶♂ Absolutely love the Providence stroll! 🌆 The 4K visuals immerse you in the city vibe. 🏙 And those natural sounds? Pure bliss! 🎶 Can almost feel the pavement beneath my feet! 👣
…beautiful beautiful little city! So rich in color, charm, natural beauty; with its flowers and trees, the architectural variety and charm, the whole ambience ! …Providence punches way above her weight in variety and beauty!! ..and the architecture…! Who would’ve thought such a small big city had so much! Love Providence!
27:57 Oh man! We used to cross under that bridge many a time coming from Providence Place Mall to the Skating rink back in highschool. We'd get a sub and wait for our buses to go home or go back to the mall till night time. Fun days back then!
It formerly did ruin much of its waterfront with a freeway just south of where this tour goes (and, of course, demolished an historically Black neighborhood, which was half the point to through-city freeway builders). But, amazingly, they actually removed a major portion of that freeway and the scar it left is slowly but surely being infilled. The pylons of a bridge portion of the freeway over the river were reused for a very popular pedestrian bridge completed just a few years ago : )
I was there in September 2024. I was visiting NYC from Ireland and wanted to spend some time somewhere else so took a train from Moynihan Hall. I'm so glad I did, Providence is a fantastic city.
Maybe I’ll visit someday
Holy shit! This is more than I honestly expected! I would never imagine in my wildest dreams that this would be such a beautiful city!
It is a hidden gem. The red brick architecture in historic cities contrasts very nicely with the greenery of all the small parks.
Why are you so surprised. In New England, cities tend to protect and preserve old buildings. I think they've done a great job with restoration. They pedestrian friendly riverfront is particularly nice. Then College Hill hasa very hip vibe. Providence is not on anyone's radar. Boston gets most of the visitors, because it's larger and more historical, but people 😢should stop on Providence is worth a stopover. It's not that big. You could see it in a few hours. They have a really great food scene.
Best walking video ever. Reflecting real view of walking ever. Well done man. 👏
Thank you, glad you liked it :)
Great tour; brings back lots of memories. I worked in the city for about 30 years and I loved being downtown. My career took me to other parts of the state about 20 years ago and haven't had much reason to visit. Credit to Mayor Vincent "Buddy" Cianci, mired in multiple personal and political scandals, but started a beautification project that lives on.
It looks like a lovely place to live! It actually exceeded my expectations to see so many high-rise buildings, I thought Providence was way smaller... but it looks cute anyway!
As a native it is small once you’ve seen other cities.
There’s like 10 high rises 😂maybe
Providence does have its surprises, and those high-rise buildings can certainly give the city a more dynamic feel.
Nicely done! Lived here 11 years (and worked on the restoration of several of the buildings you walked by at the very start of the video) and still love this great little city. I don't drive, so this is how I see the city--at the speed of walking--and it rewards walks with beauty on so many routes. Glad you liked our little urban gem!
Next time, be sure to walk the 1-mile length of Benefit Street (the oldest part of the city), and up into College Hill, and down to Fox Point.
I'll check it out the next time I'm there. Maybe even post a video :) Thank you
Ciudad con mucha historia por sus edificios tan diversos y de diferentes épocas y estilos, lo que me encanta!
Gracias por compartirlo!
Just an FYI. All those objects you are seeing in the water @ 21.00 are there for what's called Waterfire. It's usually from May through October on Saturday nights. There's music, food, entertainment, and the wood burned in those sends cedar/pine scent over the entire area. 😊
I've heard of WaterFire. When I'm back in New England, I'll definitely take a video and post it.
Thank you!! I love Providence!
You're very welcome! Providence is indeed a wonderful place with its unique charm. What do you enjoy most about the city?
I like how compact and dense it is! very walkable and bikeable@@zigzagwalks
Could be going to college there next year
Brown? There's a Brown vid on the channel if you'd like to see it. Congratulations !
Estou grata a vc que fez esse vídeo, MOSTRA a cidade com total clareza, e achei importanyte não ter audio algum, PARABÉNS A VC.
Glad you showcased here instead of the industrial part by the port of providence 😅 This is definitely the better view
I try to pick the best streets, without any cuts in the video :)
Every city has gritty parts.
35:51 My brother used to LOVE the crosswalk sounds at Kennedy Plaza. It sounded like cuckoo birds.
Oh yeah you're right 😀 It's funny how every city in America has a different crosswalk sounds. Interesting...
Great video. I'm your fan
I will be there next year hopefully
There's a Brown video too, if that's something that interests you :)
🚶♂ Absolutely love the Providence stroll! 🌆 The 4K visuals immerse you in the city vibe. 🏙 And those natural sounds? Pure bliss! 🎶 Can almost feel the pavement beneath my feet! 👣
Thanks so much!
…beautiful beautiful little city! So rich in color, charm, natural beauty; with its flowers and trees, the architectural variety and charm, the whole ambience ! …Providence punches way above her weight in variety and beauty!! ..and the architecture…! Who would’ve thought such a small big city had so much! Love Providence!
27:57
Oh man!
We used to cross under that bridge many a time coming from Providence Place Mall to the Skating rink back in highschool. We'd get a sub and wait for our buses to go home or go back to the mall till night time.
Fun days back then!
This place is amazing! It feels like you're on a whole different level of the city.
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That's awesome! Thank you! I appreciate it :)
so fresh so clean
Nice video. Thanks for showcasing our state. May I know what camera you are using? Thanks!
You're welcome :) I'm using DJI Pocket 2
Renisciance city 🥂💜
I think I saw Peter walking into the Drunken Clam. Thank you.
Providence is such a charming city! What's your favorite hidden gem or local hangout spot that you'd recommend to someone visiting for the first time?
Did i saw Cleveland from Family Guy ? 2:38
Very nice hows the cost of living there ?
Can I use this for one of my videos ?
It depends on what you would like to use it for exactly :)
Overwhelming Architecture! and to think people believe all them stones where carved with hand tools.
That is true! You can see that some of the old buildings are made from hand-carved stones when you look closely. It's the same in Boston.
@@zigzagwalks It's in every town and city across the country. cheers!
When you consider that the Pilgrims landed in 1620, and Rhode Island was settled in 1636, yeah, I believe it too.
35:55 those are annoying sometimes lol they're all over nj
It's nice to see a city that didn't ruin it's riverfront with a freeway. Also, they've done a good job with historic preservation.
It formerly did ruin much of its waterfront with a freeway just south of where this tour goes (and, of course, demolished an historically Black neighborhood, which was half the point to through-city freeway builders). But, amazingly, they actually removed a major portion of that freeway and the scar it left is slowly but surely being infilled. The pylons of a bridge portion of the freeway over the river were reused for a very popular pedestrian bridge completed just a few years ago : )
Nom d'une pipe 🎉
Are you on a horse?
It's the camera. It's amplifying sounds on purpose
what if it was a real island