North Providence
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North Providence[1] is a town is the Providence County area of Rhode Island. A nice town to grow up in, it has a good public school system from Marieville and Mcguire elementary schools right up to North Providence High. Its a town with everything though; supermarkets, banks, gas stations, 4 Dunkin Donuts in about two miles, and anything else you would need to live. The heart of North Providence, which runs through the whole town is Mineral Spring Avenue. Though the traffic is ridiculous sometimes, it makes it easy to find anything here. Everything can start by making a right or left off of Mineral Spring.
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North Providence is easily accessible from the high way. Its pretty much right off highway 95.
In warwick, just 20 minutes away, is our airport, TF Green. 2000 Post Road, Warwick RI. Information 401-268-7222.
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Peter Randall State Park A great view of Providence and surrounding towns. Its a great spot for a picnic or a just a relaxing outing.
Governor Notte Park A nice, local park featuring a beach and pond, baseball field, tennis courts, and more.
North Providence Town Hall, 2000 Smith St., ☎ +1 401 232 0900, [2]. edit The town hall (located in the Centredale district) is known for having great aesthetic appeal as well as exceptional landscape and architecture. Across from the town hall are other town buildings such as the Recycling and Refuse Department Office. The original town hall, which is located on Mineral Spring Avenue, contained what was once the North Providence Town Jail.
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Parks and Recreation There are a few parks scattered throughout North Providence. Stephen Olney Park is a good one. It features a skatepark, tennis courts, basketball court, and many baseball fields. Plenty of field space for all sports and activities.
Bally's There is a Bally's Fitness on the west end of North Providence, it is a great place to work out and relieve some stress. 1920 Mineral Spring Ave. 401-353-9230
Capital Billiards Great place to grab a brew and play some pool. This is located on the west end of North Providence, in Centredale. Located at 2024 Smith St. 401-232-1330
Providence With North Providence being located only a few minutes away from the capital city of RI, there is a lot to do around North Providence
Gold's Gym, 1527 Smith St., ☎ +1 401 714 0786, [3]. edit Gold's has state of the art exercise equipment, energy and fitness supplements, and various exercise classes taught by experienced instructors. With the ability to create a relaxed, yet energetic atmosphere, Gold's Gym is a place where you can feel comfortable and still maintain the ambition to reach your fitness goals. Personal trainers are available, and the members that belong to Gold's are always helpful in offering tips, advice, and support while you're there.
North Providence Pool and Fitness Center, 1810 Mineral Spring Ave., ☎ +1 401 353 7007, [4]. edit If you're looking for a new and clean indoor swimming area, then you should certainly consider the North Providence Pool located in the back of the North Providence Public Library. The pool is an has three or four swimming lanes available during non-reserved time slots, and the other half is open water space available for you to use at your leisure (when not reserved). Swim classes, water aerobics, etc. are offered. There is also a fitness center located on the second floor of the building. Call to inquire about hours and availability for both the pool and fitness center.
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You can get everything from groceries, at Stop and Shop and Shaws, to a nice tailored suit, at Spardellos. We also have a nice jewelry place, Anthony's Jewelers. All of these businesses are located on Mineral Spring Avenue. If you can't find what you need here, like i said above, Providence is only minutes away and will have what your looking for.
Brands: The Hobby Place, 2193 Mineral Spring Ave., ☎ +1 401 231 5380, [5]. edit If you are looking to have some fun with radio controlled boats, cars, etc., then this may be the place for you. Brands has all the knowledge and expertise to help you maintain any vehicle and takes pride in customer satisfaction. Whether it's already a hobby or something you just want to try, Brands will find the items that suit your preferences and have you walking out the door a happy camper.
Michael's Florist Limited, 1171 Mineral Spring Ave., ☎ +1 401 724 4800. edit Michael's is known for putting together many breathtaking floral arrangements. Whether you your looking to present someone with a nice gesture or looking to decorate for a special occasion, Michael's will be able to accommodate your needs. Their customer service goes above and beyond to ensure their customer's are satisfied and the quality of their creations are nothing less than amazing. There is no floral task too great for Michael's, and that's why they've become such a hit.
AJ's Quality Sports Cards, 1394 Douglas Ave., ☎ +1 401 354 4373. edit AJ's is for any sports fanatic trying to find any cards of their favorite players and teams, along with other select memorabilia. This shop has packs of collectible sports cards still intact from over 20 years ago up to the latest releases. There are also single cards of many prominent and famous sports figures for sale and most of the cards they sell are in mint condition.
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Starting from the east end of North Providence...
Twins Pizza Enjoy great pizza and sandwiches at this fine establishment. They have been serving us for about 50 years now and are very established. 1000 Mineral Spring Avenue. 401-726-8978 or 401-726-0549
Betty's A great place to enjoy breakfast at any time of the day. Great for the college student crowd after coming from a night of clubbing in Providence.
Oki's Steak House If your looking for some great hibachi style asian food this is a good local place located on Mineral Spring Ave. A little on the pricier side but you do get what you pay for. 1270 Mineral Spring Ave. 401-728-7970
Pauli Pentas A great italian deli located about 100 yards from Oki's. Great "italian grindahs"(italian sub) and very fresh snail salad. All the food is fresh and the place is very clean. Customer service is great and you will leave satisfied no matter what you order. 1290 Mineral Spring Ave. 401-722-3222
Riccotti's This spot allows people to see north providence from the 70's. They have never renovated this sandwich shop since they opened it, it looks old but the food is fresh and delicious. What you need to order here is the steak and cheese sandwich with a coffee milk. 1360 Mineral Spring Ave. 401-724-8859.
Dunkin Donuts In North Providence we have three Dunkin Donuts' within a mile and a half. Two of them are about 200 feet apart, so coffee is not a problem here.
Wildfire Brick Oven Pizza and Bar, 1874 Mineral Spring Ave., ☎ +1 401 353 7110, [6]. $14.99-$18.99. edit Formerly Stuffies Bar and Grill, Wildfire has a great selection of personal specialty pizzas reasonably priced and loaded with flavor. Seafood and pasta dishes are also reasonably priced and serving sizes are more than enough to leave you stuffed. The establishment's structure allows for privacy and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Dishes range from flame-grilled rib eye to baked-stuffed shrimp, and the selection of cocktails and other alcohol beverages is one of the best in the area. Get in at a good time (usually between 5 and 6) and you'll have a satisfying dining experience
There are many other places to eat, we have numerous fast food chains, and take out places. All you have to do is stay on Mineral Spring Ave and you will not starve.
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There are a few places where you can grab a drink, all on Mineral Spring Ave.
Ashes A cigar shop/bar, this is a great place to enjoy a classy upscale environment, and a chilled martini. This place is located next door to Spardello's.
Mozzarellas More of a family restaurant but still has a great bar with plenty of different kinds of alcohol.
WildFire What used to be Stuffies, Wildfire is a nice place to grab a drink and some appetizers
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