Exploring Providence, Rhode Island. A Beautiful East Coast City!

[@manireik]

Lived here 11 years (near Brown and then downtown) and it's very enjoyable to see my adopted city through fresh eyes now and again. I love to have folks visit, to be reminded how lovely it is. A great little city that punches way above its weight class.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Yeah, I was very impressed with Providence and I think that it deserves more attention.

[@JCPJCPJCP]

From someone who lived in Providence for decades and got to know it thoroughly, I think your mini-tour of the old city, founded in 1636, was excellent, very appreciative. I' m glad you enjoyed it. Come again, because there is more to see. Your choices of restaurants and lodging also were excellent.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, there was so much more I wanted to do and see in Providence. I really enjoyed it and will definitely return!

[@JCPJCPJCP]

H.P. Lovecraft: "I am Providence." I'm not really a fan of "weird tales" and supernatural fiction, but HPL is Providence's most famous writer. And if you want to see Providence described in fiction, especially downtown and the east side, he's your boy. That quote is inscribed on his tombstone and he's buried in a cemetery on the upper east side, a couple of miles beyond Brown University.

[@Jamesnu]

@@JCPJCPJCP I didn't know that. I've been meaning to read something from Lovecraft. Thanks for the recommendation. I do really enjoy books!

[@Gity444]

I was born and raised in rhode Island...there are 3 things I miss.1 the food 2 the history 3 the coastline!

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! All great aspects of the state!

[@brianvanasse7627]

I live in Rhode Island and I love living here just trying to go to college out of state

[@nans969]

I miss the people too

[@matxalenc8410]

It's funny that you said Providence reminds you of Europe. I had a customer come in at my job say Providence reminded her of Oxford. She was from the U.K. and she was making sure her kid was set up at Brown. Me and my boss thought she was ridiculous! I love my Providence, but I never thought we were all that. I have to admit, you put us in a SLIGHTLY better light in my eyes, though. It's so weird how people can see things so differently. I've never seen Providence as charming, but that wasn't the first time someone from out of town complimented us. I've always thought they were bonkers!

[@Jamesnu]

I really enjoyed Providence. Although I was just visiting and when everything seems new I can definitely be pretty enthusiastic. Still, I've been to a lot of places and for a city the size of Providence, I thought that it offered a lot and I'm eager to return and explore it some more.

[@raycrou8837]

New England is amazingly charming. It even looks good in the cold. Can't wait for you to do Boston. Will you be going there anytime in the near future

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed, New England is a beautiful area! I definitely plan to visit Boston this year, perhaps in the summer.

[@JRisabeast09]

Not the people

[@s_przybylowicz]

I think you saw more of Providence in a day and a half than I did when I lived there for almost 2 years! And what a great donut painting in your hotel room.

[@Jamesnu]

It was a productive day! Yeah, any room that has artwork of food gets extra points from me!

[@harounlee208]

oh my god is it true sarah ? And where do you live now ?

[@akramkhan-tf4kf]

I don't like westerners who think nudity and alcohol are symbols of civilization

[@dolittle6781]

Been there years ago. Loved Providence especially the Brown University area and downtown. Still totally blown away by all those beautifully maintained colonial era homes and official-looking buildings. Would be challenging to ride a bike there-streets seem narrow, lots of hills, not seeing any bike lanes. Maybe I missed the bike infrastructure there. Still love that type of city where they cherish their historic places instead of knocking down their treasured buildings and building ugliness-post modern office buildings and parking structures. Thanks for taking us there! Probably way too many cars everywhere. Grrr…

[@Jamesnu]

@@dolittle6781 Thanks for watching! I know what you mean. I appreciate a city that preserves and respects their architecture and history.

[@17moonray]

I love to watch video of Rhode Island make me wanna cry I miss Rhode Island so much very beautiful state

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed, it's a beautiful place!

[@nathansinnott1784]

Tonight I got curious what Rhode Island looked like. I went on google maps and randomly put myself in Providence in street view. I thought it looked cool so I wanted to see if there was any videos walking around and showing the city. Your video was the first one that came up and it was exactly what i was looking for. I love the internet :)

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Rhode Island is definitely an interesting state with a lot to offer!

[@alfredoalvarez3401]

Thanks to you, James, I have the opportunity to see interesting places. You are essential on youtube. Thank you very much.

[@Jamesnu]

That makes me really happy to hear! Thank you so much for watching!

[@sneakeraver]

Thanks for your honest overview of a city too often overlooked. We tolerate the winters because the other three seasons have much to offer. Please come back for Waterfire, Providence Gay Pride, PPAC, Trinity Rep., RISDI Museum and as you learned some of the best restaurants anywhere. Lived simultaneously in both NYC and PVD for many years, now just PVD and still love it.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yes, I really would like to return to Providence sometime. It was a great trip and thank you for the recommendations!

[@otaconarcadia7372]

I'm currently living at Crossroads, a homeless "outreach" conglomerate that's just across 95. Im surrounded by the worst this city has to offer, and I'm glad you were able to showcase, and enjoy, the brighter parts of this great city. It reminded me of how beautiful it can be.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I appreciate it! There's always beauty to be found in every place and I strive to highlight it.

[@jimmaloney3738]

Hi James, ive watched your NYC food reviews and really enjoy them, so very happy to find the video as well. New England is such a great place.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Indeed, I had a great time in Providence, and I hope to explore more of New England.

[@thedentes6607]

As a person who lives in RI I reallllly enjoyed this video

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That makes me really happy to hear!

[@deadmanrunning6670]

When I worked in Providence, many a times I'd head to the office an hour early so I could walk across the city up to Prospect Terrace in the early morning hours and spend time with Roger Williams. Such a stunning view of the city.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Indeed! I'm glad that I checked that spot out!

[@jessefenix]

James Andrews you are a brilliant artist! I love how you are able to captivate us with your enthusiasm and passion to explore 🌎 ❤️

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! That's really kind to say! I just really enjoy exploring and food!

[@merveyoneyman7282]

I went to college there, over 2 decades ago. Wanted to see what it looks like now, thanks for a great video. Prospect Park made me cry, we used to do sunset there all the time. Great times. Beautiful city.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! I really appreciate it!

[@adamtharpe1305]

You are absolutely right. Great town and you can walk everywhere. I had dinner at Union Square Brewery. Also did the Amtrak train from NYC. It was also cold when I visited but there are plenty of coffee shops around to help warm you while you discover the city. That state house is awesome, sitting on a hill. I’m visiting RISDI and Brown tomorrow. Very cool video, awesome.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the city too. Providence definitely has a lot to offer. I hope that you continue to enjoy Providence!

[@mollycaz1]

Hi , I just spend 2 days in Providence doing a study at Brown. They flew me in from Florida. I walked to the state house as well. I was staying at the Hampton Inn. I walked all over I missed the Prospect park over looking the city and the restaurant you had dinner at but I found some really nice restaurants to have dinner at. I was not free all day to explore only from 4pm till 11pm . It was lot warmer in Sept 74 during the day and 67 at night. I live in Providence until I was 7 but they have changed the city a lot. They build a new train station. Did you visit the old station ? Union station they moved the tracks and station in 1986 the train track were elevated back then. A road ran under the station came out when the skating rink was in your video. Have you been to Worcester or Orlando? I live near Orlando.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! I guess I was at the new train station. The trains arrived under ground. It sounds like you had a good time in Providence. I'm glad! I've been to Orlando, but only saw Disney World and that was a long time ago.

[@mollycaz1]

@@Jamesnu I had a good time.. it.is a very cool city you can walk every where. I found a story and pictures of the train before 1986. From your hotel you could see the old station. I walked right by it . It looked like in the early 80s they changed the train tracks and roads . There is a picture of lot of building and road being removed. I like to back again and try the restaurant you ate dinner at. Where are you from

[@michaelday6987]

If you like Providence, you should check out Portland ME. It's the best of Providence and Newport combined. With wider streets.

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for the suggestion! Yeah, I've always wanted to check out Portland, ME.

[@tomahern8967]

This city reminds me a lot of Copenhagen because the providence river is similar to the waterways of both cities. An epic video as always!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I've never been to Copenhagen, but I certainly enjoyed Providence!

[@murphbee]

That’s an interesting comment. I live just outside Providence and I have visited Copenhagen. I can see the comparison and it works on many levels. Thanks for the insight.

[@Ocean3404k]

I love the way this guy walks

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thank you!

[@JXMEN94]

As a person in providence, I recommend you try the New York systems. I think one of them is in The Olneyville square. I could be wrong, though.

[@Jamesnu]

I wish I would've tried that on my trip.

[@brooklynpiplup]

This channel is growing, James! I'm happy to be one of the first subs

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I'm glad to have you along with me as I share my adventures!

[@margaretlefort5520]

Just stumbled upon this and being from Rhode Island …thank you for this wonderful depiction of our beautiful state I love RI ❤⚓️

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching! I had such a great time in the state and I hope to go back soon!

[@morris619]

Excellent video, travelling from the Uk this summer and intend on hitting Providence on the train from NY, so this video was extremely enlightening. Thanks James

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy Providence!

[@saddiej2431]

THANK YOU for videoing this amazing city, I love Providence also if you are near Thayre Street please film. MY FUTURE HOME! GREAT JOB!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dyspraxicrose3307]

Thanks, great video, one can really see what providence is like!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! It's a really nice place!

[@SalvatoreEscoti]

I love New England, I will visit Providence this year, I am very excited! Love from Europe

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, it's a beautiful area.

[@imogendunstan3603]

Im aussie so some things that you said apart from your lovely review is that you said ‘no worries’ my ears prick up like your speaking my language 😊 As a melbourian (victoria) that really appreciates coffee talking about the coffee was a good touch Thank you ☺️

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I've been to Melbourne and I loved the coffee scene there! I'm also obsessed with coffee. I can't live without it!

[@Marchant2]

I've lived in several stats, and the two states where the people appeared to be proudest of their state are Texas and Rhode Island.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice!

[@juliuscaesart]

Never been to OH?

[@brianvanasse7627]

If you go back to Rhode Island and you are up early in the morning go to India point park to see the sun rise

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for the recommendation! Hopefully, I'll get the chance to do that.

[@blahblah1438]

Just found your channel, I live about five minutes from The state house. It’s nice to see from someone else’s viewpoint. It’s amazing the things you don’t notice when you live somewhere and see it every day. Anyway you have a new subscriber

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really appreciate it! And I really enjoyed my time in Providence!

[@blahblah1438]

@@Jamesnu You’re welcome. I look forward to getting familiar with your channel and watching some New York City videos do you give private tours?

[@Jamesnu]

@@blahblah1438 I appreciate it! No, I definitely love exploring, but there are far better tour guides than me.

[@amusedcookie]

You should come here during Halloween and do a ghost tour. Go to the zoo for the pumpkin display and a farm.

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, that does sound like a nice time! I've heard good things about the zoo!

[@DSheartlady]

eventhough i am in florida now i am so glad you liked my homestate🙂

[@Jamesnu]

I had a great time there and would love to go back!

[@fardanfarrakhan4827]

Simply Beautiful!! Keep them coming brother!

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! For sure!

[@MOSQUAD]

Did you run into any Osbornes? Providence RI is my home state and city, Osbornes, Briggs and Rollins

[@Jamesnu]

Nope. I wish I had more time there. It's a great city and state!

[@ナナチ-o3g]

Gonna move to Providence in August. Awesome city view!

[@Jamesnu]

That's awesome! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@Tee_Toasty]

Me and my partner are thinking about moving to Providence, and between your video and all of the comments, I really want to go to Rhode Island now

[@Jamesnu]

I definitely enjoyed my time in the city!

[@SuperDrLisa]

The white church in your video at 5:30 is the first Baptist church in the USA. In Newport is the first synagogue. Our stare was born of religious freedom. And it is beautiful. Up that hill is not only Brown is Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) not far away is Providence College and Rhode Island College.

[@Jamesnu]

Very interesting! Thanks for the information! That's one unfortunate thing about being a tourist. One passes by a number of buildings and places without knowing the full significance behind them.

[@Cstoreri]

Hi James .. welcome to RI next time you visit be sure to try Seven Stars Bakery!

[@Jamesnu]

Definitely! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@thesorzboyz]

You made my home state and my birth city look amazing. It is quite beautiful.

[@Jamesnu]

It's a beautiful place! I hope to travel there again.

[@whatevanreads]

Awesome video! Actually looking to move to Providence later this year. Did you get to try their famous coffee milk?

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! No, I wish I had the chance, but time just went too fast. The next time I'm in Providence, I'll for sure give it a try!

[@johwa9680]

Other states like Rhode Island have a lot of good places to walk. I think NY needs that too!

[@Jamesnu]

Absolutely! Plus, everything seems to be a bit cleaner too.

[@maryannhope8276]

Being a resident all of my 66years I've always loved it!!! So glad you came. Blessings to you and yours 🙏✌

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I really enjoyed my stay!

[@cosminpopa8208]

respect god bless us all want to go to america one day so many cities to be discovered and lore and secretss

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you!

[@nans969]

I miss Rhode island. As you walked through the city you literally walked past 3 centuries of architecture. Oh, the yellow building you called old Europe looking, its the fleur de lys studio. It is not a residential building. Its been an art studio since the 1800s. RISD is not far from there. People underestimate how beautiful and historic the city is. Also the food and people are the essence of province. Compared to big cities in other parts 9f the country, its pretty safe. And even growing up there in the 70s, btw not as nice as it 8s now, it still was a great city.

[@Jamesnu]

Indeed! It's a special place and I really enjoyed my trip there. I hope to visit again someday. Thanks for sharing that information!

[@tiffanywitherspoon8722]

Thank you for the video.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you for watching!

[@t.quinonez348]

I'm from Providence! I miss it 😪

[@Jamesnu]

It's indeed a great city!

[@ddrocks7777]

I’m doing the same exact trip right now! NYC->RI

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! I hope you enjoy it!

[@rayva1]

I think the sceneries were stunning, but maybe have a proper itinerary in place next time?

[@Jamesnu]

@@rayva1 It's a beautiful city for sure!

[@uinisefaustinafoochong7743]

Wow I'm planning to visit and it's beautiful

[@Jamesnu]

I hope you enjoy it! I sure did!

[@kerri5595]

Great video! Did you walk everywhere or take the bus system at any time? I'm planning a trip there soon. Thanks

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! I just walked everywhere. It seems to be a pretty walkable city. I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@NoahEats]

I'm guessing this had more editing than the Al Forno video. I loved the cuts and broll. One thing I forgot to ask, the books in your room was wallpaper or paint?

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I filmed a lot for this one! That was wallpaper. It looked really neat! I really liked that room!

[@melanietunstall2207]

My hometown ❤️

[@Jamesnu]

Nice! Providence seems like a nice place to live!

[@jakedoe1302]

Their is a house called The Fleur-de-Lys is a building it was used in HP Lovecraft story

[@Jamesnu]

Awesome! I didn't know that!

[@jakedoe1302]

@@Jamesnu yes the one at 5:10 the yellow house on the right of screen awesome job fun to see my state though others eyes as you know people take things for granted in their own state

[@Jamesnu]

@@jakedoe1302 Thank you! I had a great time exploring Providence and hope to return sometime soon!

[@nope.993]

It’s funny you said the hotel looked the one in AHS bc as soon as you showed the picture of the lobby and ur room I had immediate flashbacks to the show 😭. I wouldn’t have been able to sleep there! 😂

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Yeah, there definitely was a creepy element to it, but overall, I really enjoyed my stay there.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

Hello. Great video. Did you need a car while there? Thanks in advance

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you so much! Nope, I just walked everywhere during my stay.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@Jamesnu That's awesome! Thanks

[@miskatonicuniversityavclub202]

Hpl is the most significant thing about providence

[@Jamesnu]

Yeah, I wish I could've done one of the H.P. Lovecraft tours.

[@paynedv]

Feels like yesterday since I was there 👀

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks for watching!

[@azizjad6315]

Ronde irland is a mis of old montréal and old Québec woow

[@Jamesnu]

It's a great place!

[@darlinspaces]

That was good. I am curious how these restaurants deal with larger groups of people? Everything seems like it was set up for narrow spaces in many places.

[@Jamesnu]

Thank you! Yeah, I wonder about that too.

[@carleenregan8683]

I live in RI and have been to many amazing restaurants with large groups. There are usually very nice separate rooms to accommodate. I do hope he got to Federal Hill for some authentic Italian cuisine.

[@Jamesnu]

@@carleenregan8683 Unfortunately, I didn't make it to Federal Hill. I wanted to check it out but ran out of time. Next time, I'll be sure to visit!

[@thecrimedog8424]

Doing your walk in a new state!

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Absolutely, it was good to do a bit of traveling!

[@gregri8519]

I love the scenes where he's just walking b/c it's like damn he recorded this himself

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thanks! Yeah, filming this wasn't easy.

[@stephaniespc]

I thought that was very funny 🤣🤣🤣🤔💭 luckily he's handsome 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It's nice to see my town being romanticized, thru others eyes because we tend to not notice how cool it is

[@Jamesnu]

@@stephaniespc Haha! Thank you! I really enjoyed Providence!

[@gregri8519]

@@stephaniespc no he is cute not gonna lie

[@noahtakestheworld]

coming from a fellow youtuber-- this video is amazing ;) I'm working on my own RI vlog!

[@Jamesnu]

Thanks! I appreciate it! I'll have to check your vlog out!

[@RedRaven]

Now stroll over to the south and west side hoods like these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZrLgWOfnpifftk

[@Jamesnu]

Maybe next time.

[@daniellong2543]

$19 affordable? For lunch?

[@Jamesnu]

For that much food and the quality of it, it was a good deal.

[@blahblah1438]

Hi. I live in providence.

[@Jamesnu]

Nice!

[@gogatbilisigeorgia]

brad pitt made video about Providence

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@rayn1ful]

providence looks like a canadian city . sort of . i wonder how providence compares to hamilton ontario in terms of size .

[@Jamesnu]

Interesting observation. I haven't thought of Providence in that way.

[@rayn1ful]

@@Jamesnu look up hamilton ontario and check it out if you want , im pretty sure providence is bigger thou

[@Jamesnu]

@@rayn1ful Yeah, I looked up some pictures and totally see what you mean. There's definitely some similarities there!

[@kat8295]

Providence has a population of about 200k people. Not sure about Hamilton though

[@rayn1ful]

@@kat8295 Hamilton Ontario has about a population of more than 500k last time i checked, 579,200 i think.

[@greenmachine5600]

wow looks really pretty.

[@Jamesnu]

It was a very pleasant city!

[@xBloodXGusherx]

Now I know you didn't steal sombody's ID lol cause that ain't you son! haha! 7:47

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Yeah, the hotel was pretty creative with their keycards.

[@xBloodXGusherx]

@@Jamesnu It's weird I've lived here forever and only been to the Barnes&Noble that use to exist on the ground floor there once. That entrance reminded me so much of Home Alone 2! Gonna watch your second video and see more of your adventures!

[@Jamesnu]

@@xBloodXGusherx Thanks! Yeah, it reminds me of Home Alone 2 as well. It was a really nice hotel!

[@BeMadTelevision]

No PVDonuts!?

[@Jamesnu]

I went there the very next day. I cover the shop in my next video and really enjoyed my donut!

[@BeMadTelevision]

@@Jamesnu makes sense, you're thorough! I was going through your videos before I commented but on my Smart TV, will switch to my laptop! Looking forward to it!

[@Jamesnu]

@@BeMadTelevision Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@fk4c_pc_og595]

This guys got drip

[@Jamesnu]

Haha! Thanks!

[@OTHMAN007]

Where is the pepole

[@Jamesnu]

It was pretty cold out that day. Everyone probably was inside.

[@davidotis5598]

RU kidding. You are in RI and you eat that. If you didn't eat the seafood Italian food pizza you wanted the trip.

[@PKyran42]

Bro did not say he liked the scenery of new London💀

[@carlosdiniz5480]

Cidade da liberdade religiosa.

[@Jamesnu]

It's a beautiful city!

[@davidotis5598]

You went at the wrong time

[@Jamesnu]

It's probably better in the summer, but I still had a great time.

[@MichaelCaliri]

Guys got balls walking around downtown

[@akramkhan-tf4kf]

I don't like westerners who think nudity and alcohol are symbols of civilization

[@emrekagan49]

great! keep staying there

[@akramkhan-tf4kf]

​@@emrekagan49I don't understand what you mean

[@pobinr]

Didn't spend enough time showing view. Camera pointing at your face instead

[@davidotis5598]

There is nothing to see in RI in winter

[@Jamesnu]

I disagree.

[@davidotis5598]

Dude I was born and raised there. I know what it’s like in the winter. The state shuts down. Of course there are sites to look at. Places to eat. But if someone goes there in the winter to visit. To see what RI is all about. They will not see it. It’s a magnificent state. Some of the best sites and food in the country. It’s like going to New Hampshire and Vermont to see the foliage is the dead of winter. There’s nothing to see.

[@billc8886]

To bad you had to film my home during the great lie

[@JRisabeast09]

Providence sucks

[@PatrickCole-md9bu]

Agreed! I'm a Smithfield, North Providence, Cumberland type of guy. I also like Warwick and West Warwick for what it offers without big city life. Tiverton is also a solid mention!

[@davidotis5598]

The RI state house. That's where all the corruption is

[@olegdepapa]

its shiet