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Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j2zcw67 wrote

"that might show us what living there would be like? "

If you want the real local experience then get rear-ended by someone on I-95 changing over 5 lanes to make an exit (no turn signal, of course). /s

My advice would be to see what your life would be like if you actually lived here. So if you can't afford to rent in downtown or something, then I wouldn't spend all of your time there. Check out the neighborhoods in your price range, if you are commuting then do the commute you plan to do at rush hour, if you're a light sleeper/WFH, then check out the neighborhoods to see how noisy it is at night, during work hours, etc. So much depends on why you want to live here and what your non negotiables are.

I think other people will have the classic charm things handled so that's my contribution.

edit: I also see you said Fiance and if you're buying in Providence you should be aware of where things stand with the schools-- "it's complicated"

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turtlbug t1_j2zehbl wrote

I appreciate the honesty. Totally agree with these points. This trip is more to get a feel for the vibes of the city and the people. We're not rushing to move, so if we do really like it, more trips will be in order to figure out the nitty gritty. More or less, I just wanted to hear some favorite spots from some locals! Thanks again for your reply.

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Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j2zg1f9 wrote

I see you said E.P. If it's nice out, id check out the East Bay Bike path area for a walk and maybe the area around Borealis coffee.

The downtown bridge is nice, there is quite a bar/brewery scene in the armory neighborhood that's more recent.

Federal Hill is nice and I'd swing by Pastiche (their chai vanilla lattes are basically the best hot drink in the city). You can easily walk between the main points on Westminister, Broadway, and Atwells very easily since you're not driving.

Check out the small businesses on Hope and Blackstone Boulevard.

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