>>2824022
>Providence is reputed to be a really cool city
Maybe some people find it cool, but it isnt super cool if you are looking for some interesting traditionally New England type of place. The rhode island accent, let alone more specific ri regional accents, is dying out because the younger generations just speak in generic amerimutt. The parts of the city that arent rich and white are turning into a miniature south american third world country, and everyone is stoned out of their minds, especially while driving. Even the traditionally corrupt italian mob mayoral role has been replaced with a (n equally corrupt) gay man married to a real estate mogul. Everything, from the Washington bridge to the schools, is decaying. There are some cool stores and sites in the nice parts but really Providence has no mediocre attractions that don't have their own equivalents in more enjoyable RI places that also have stuff like shipyards and beaches.
tldr: Probably fun 50 years ago, but not worth your time today.