Accommodations
All
meeting sessions will be held at the:
The Westin Providence
One West Exchange Place
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(401) 598-8000
Connected to the Rhode Island Convention Center and the new Providence Place Mall, and located in downtown Providence, The Westin Providence boasts an excellent location. Within walking distance of many gourmet restaurants and historic attractions, guests can experience all that the city has to offer.
For more information about the hotel, please visit their
website.
Travel
The T.F. Green Airport is located 9 miles from the Hotel. For information on transportation options click here.
The following are general driving guidelines to the hotel from several difference directions:
From Worcester, Massachusetts Turnpike, Western Mass., Upstate New York
Follow Interstate 90 East (Mass. Pike) to Exit 10A near Worcester, MA, to Route 146 South. Follow Rt. 146 South into Providence, where it merges into Interstate 95 South. Take Exit 22C-B-A, then bear left to Exit 22A (Downtown, Memorial Boulevard). Go straight through the first light; at the second light, turn right onto Exchange Street. At the stop sign, turn right onto Exchange Terrace. Go straight through the next light and bear right; the Westin is on the right.
From East From Maine, New Hampshire, Boston, Northeast Massachusetts
Follow Interstate 95 South into Providence. Take exit 22C-B-A, then bear left to Exit 22A (Downtown, Memorial Boulevard). Go straight through the first light; at the second light, turn right onto Exchange Street. At the stop sign, turn right onto Exchange Terrace. Go straight through the next light and bear right; the Westin is on the right.
From East From Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts
Follow Interstate 195 West into Providence; at the end of I-195 West, bear right onto Interstate 95 North. Follow I-95 North and take Exit 22A. At the first light, turn right onto Francis Street. Turn right onto West Exchange Street at the next light. Bear right; the Westin is on the right.
From Southern New York, Southern Connecticut
Follow Interstate 95 North into Providence and take Exit 22A. At the first light, turn right onto Francis Street. Turn right onto West Exchange Street at the next light. Bear right; the Westin is on the right.
From Hartford, Eastern Connecticut
Follow Interstate 84 East to Interstate 384 East. Proceed on I-384 East
to US 6 East. Follow US 6 East into Providence; at the end of US 6, move to
the right-hand lane (Downtown). Go straight through the first light; at the
second light, turn right onto Exchange Street. At the stop sign, turn right
onto Exchange Terrace. Go straight through the next light and bear right;
the Westin is on the right.
Location:
Known as the "Creative Capital", Providence has a wonderful blend of old history and modern attractions. Comprehensive information about local dining, shopping and attractions can be found here. More detailed information regarding some of the area's more popular attractions are found below:
Roger Williams Park and Zoo
The Roger Williams Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the country, has
entertained and delighted Rhode Islanders since its opening in 1872. Its
beautiful Victorian buildings have been home to many legendary animals of
more than 130 species in naturalistic settings. The park and zoo are named
after the founder of Providence, Roger Williams, the 17th-century proponent
of religious tolerance.
Gillette Stadium
Home of the New England Patriots football team, Gillette Stadium is less
than 20 miles from the hotel. It is also home of the Patriots Place Mall,
housing many stores and a movie theater.
Triggs Memorial Golf Course
Designed in the 1930's by golf course architect, Donald Ross, Triggs
Memorial Golf Course is the only true public course that he designed. The
course is known for it's difficult par 4's, relatively short par 5's, and
four demanding par 3's.