Visiting RISD
RISD is located 10 miles from Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD) and only an hour from Boston Logan International Airport. It is conveniently located on I-95 and less than a 10-minute walk from the Providence Amtrak/MBTA station. Providence is home to a thriving arts community, fantastic hotels and a renowned restaurant scene.
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RISD is located 10 miles from Rhode Island TF Green International Airport (PVD) and only an hour from Boston Logan International Airport. It is conveniently located on I-95 and less than a 10-minute walk from the Providence Amtrak/MBTA station. Providence is home to a thriving arts community, fantastic hotels and a renowned restaurant scene.
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Visit the Rhode Island Department of Health’s (RIDOH) COVID Travel page for the most current travel safety guidance.
Parking & Shuttles
Primary parking for RISD Inauguration Weekend events is available at Metropark Ltd: P3, Park Row East on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other Metropark lots are available to Inauguration guests as well. Please visit their website for locations. Present your Eventbrite ticket for discounted rates of $15 per car on Friday and $10 per car on Saturday.
Shuttles will be provided between the Park Row East parking lot, the Aloft Providence Downtown, South Water Street and Market Square on a rotating basis on Friday from 8:30am–11:00pm. An accessible shuttle will be available Friday and Saturday by calling RISD Rides at 401-427-6915.
Primary parking for RISD Inauguration Weekend events is available at Metropark Ltd: P3, Park Row East on a first-come, first-serve basis. Other Metropark lots are available to Inauguration guests as well. Please visit their website for locations. Present your Eventbrite ticket for discounted rates of $15 per car on Friday and $10 per car on Saturday.
Shuttles will be provided between the Park Row East parking lot, the Aloft Providence Downtown, South Water Street and Market Square on a rotating basis on Friday from 8:30am–11:00pm. An accessible shuttle will be available Friday and Saturday by calling RISD Rides at 401-427-6915.
Hotels
For the convenience of Inauguration guests, Rhode Island School of Design has partnered with nearby hotels to offer discounted rates.
Aloft Providence Downtown
191 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
RISD Rate: $299/night
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Providence Marriott Downtown
1 Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904
RISD Rate: $229/night
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
5 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
RISD Rate: $299/night
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For alternative hotel options, please visit RISD’s Visiting Campus page.