Tag: providence
Street Art, Redefined in Providence
September 10, 2019. Julie Tremaine
The Avenue Concept commissions artists to create street art in Providence, adding beauty and inspiration to the city’s public spaces.
Wake up to Fall Foliage at a Northeast Bed and Breakfast
September 07, 2019. Peter Vey
Wake to the aroma of apple pie and autumn air while you gaze upon the many shades of harvest season at a Northeast bed and breakfast.
Must-See Trending Attractions
August 29, 2019. Stacey Zable
From greener airplanes to a uniquely shaped hotel, here’s what’s trending.
An Electric Experience: Driving the BMW i3s
August 12, 2019. Andrew G. Rosen
After a few days behind the wheel of the i3s, the AAA team talks about what it was like to drive BMW’s electric car.
New AAA Inspector ‘Best Of’ Badges Revealed
August 06, 2019. AAA Staff
New AAA Inspector ‘Best Of’ badges help travelers find hotels and restaurants that best fit their occasion and budget.
Top Food Challenges in the Northeast
July 26, 2019. Angelica Beneke
These top food challenges aren’t for the faint of stomach. If you have what it takes, check out these local restaurants.
Discovering – and Rediscovering – the Providence Food Scene
July 25, 2019. Dana Laverty
A lifelong Rhode Islander has the time of her taste buds exploring Providence eateries old and new.
Join the Plant-Based Revolution at Providence’s New Vegan Food Hall
July 22, 2019. Julie Tremaine
The new Plant City food hall is changing the city’s idea of what vegan food can be.
Shine Bright Like a Diamond
April 23, 2019. Marisa Perjatel
AAA Northeast honors top hotels and restaurants at Four and Five Diamond Award luncheons.
Providence Restaurants Worth the Drive
January 10, 2019. Dana Laverty
Rhode Island’s capital city is home to a rich food culture and cutting-edge eateries.
The Swankiest Hotel Pools in the Northeast
December 18, 2018. Dana Laverty
Chill out at the coolest urban pools. From just outside Fenway in Boston to the hippest borough in NYC, find the poolside oasis you’ve been dreaming of at one of these nearby AAA Diamond Rated Hotels.
Support Your Local Pet Charities
November 26, 2018. Angelica Beneke
Lend a paw to help support pets and pet charities in need this holiday season.
Spotlight: Mohegan Sun
September 03, 2018. Kim Foley MacKinnon
Are you ready to have some fun in the Sun? Here’s what to do, play and see at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino.
AAA Northeast Opens a New Campus in East Providence, R.I.
August 15, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast employees, elected officials, businesspeople and others gathered in late July for a ceremonial opening of the new AAA East Providence campus. The site, at 10 River Road, along Wampanoag Trail, includes a AAA branch and a fleet and driver training center. The branch provides convenient access to AAA products and services, and the…
The Tastiest Northeast Food Destinations
July 31, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
When you’re going on a trip, sometimes the best thing to do is to follow your stomach. In recent years, food tourism has become more and more popular, but you don’t have to go to a far-flung locale to taste something amazing. There’s tasty, unique food around every corner right here in the Northeast. In…
AAA Helps Publicize Rhode Island’s Hand-Held Ban
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast leaders joined state officials, legislators, traffic safety advocates and police officers at the club’s Providence headquarters in May to bring attention to Rhode Island’s new ban on hand-held wireless communication devices while driving. Drivers who violate the law, which took effect June 1, face fines of up to $100. To help drivers adapt…
Distracted Drivers Make Everyone’s Commutes Slower
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The next time you’re a few minutes late for work, you could blame it on distracted drivers. After all, the excuse is backed by science. Distracted drivers can slow down commutes by as much as 10 percent, according to David Strayer, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Utah. His research for the AAA Foundation…
All Aboard These 7 Awesome Amtrak Day Trips
March 17, 2018. AAA Staff
Amtrak is a quick and convenient option for enjoying cool day trip destinations like Washington, D.C., Boston, and so much more.
AAA Offers Driving Training Classes in Rhode Island
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
There is a new option for driver training in Rhode Island. AAA Northeast now offers classroom instruction. Courses are held at the club’s new East Providence facility, at 10 River Road, which is just minutes from Interstate 195. Students receive instruction based on a 33-hour curriculum approved by the Community College of Rhode Island, as…
A Plan for Paying Back Student Loans
November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
College is an incredible experience. You make new friends. You explore new places. You learn how to write a seven-page research paper the night before it’s due. But on a serious note, one thing you might not learn at college is how to manage and pay back the money you borrowed to pay for your…