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Pawtucket and Providence - A Tale of Two Cities

 

Located at the top of Blackstone Boulevard, our Century 21 AllPoints office has one foot in Providence and one foot in Pawtucket. You could say we have the best of both worlds!

Providence

Providence is a city known for its history, arts and culture. Whether you’re an eager student exploring Fox Point, a young professional enjoying coffee culture on the West End, or starting a family on the East Side, there’s something for everyone in this cozy city. Rhode Island is a tiny state with a BIG appetite, and nowhere is that more evident than in Providence. A certified foodie destination, you can get anything from curated ramen to TikTok-famous lattes. The city abounds with James Beard nominees, including Gift Horse, Nick’s on Broadway, and Oberlin. Beyond culinary delights, families and residents of all ages can find lots of fun at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, RISD Museum, and Providence Place Mall, as well as at The Amica Mutual Pavillion, which offers everything from concerts to hockey games! Academically, the city is a powerhouse, with public and private schools like Classical High School and Lincoln School for K-12, and the esteemed Brown University and Providence College for higher learning. Looking to get out of town? The Providence Train Station offers Amtrak service up and down the east coast, including stops in Boston, NYC, and Washington D.C. Providence has great walkability plus a reliable bus system that runs throughout the city and connects it to neighboring cities like Pawtucket. 

Pawtucket

Looking to buy in Pawtucket? You can score a property adjacent to Providence’s East Side, with access to all of the above amenities, at a fraction of the cost. Renters benefit, too, getting more square footage for a lower monthly rent! And that’s not the only reason to call Pawtucket home. For those working hybrid or in-office in Boston, the newly-built Pawtucket MBTA Station can get you to Back Bay in an hour. The best part? Parking is free, and you don’t have to sit in traffic! Pawtucket residents also get to enjoy a variety of iconic food establishments, like Downeast Coffee Roasters, Modern Diner, The Guild Brewery, and vegan-friendly Garden Grille. Sports fans will especially love the close proximity to Pawtucket’s brand new Centreville Bank Stadium, home of RIFC, the state’s first ever professional soccer team! 

Both Pawtucket and Providence are just 2.5 hours from the mountains, 1 hour from Boston, 3 hours from NYC, and less than an hour away from any one of Rhode Island’s 100 beaches, which are arguably the best reason to live in The Ocean State.

So are you ready to make the move? Connect with us today to find your dream home!

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