Prov Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Starts Pokemon Go Blog
Saturday, July 23, 2016
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau is helping Pokemon Go players navigate the city with a blog series on its
website. The series highlights Pokestops in popular Providence neighborhoods.
The first blog series launched on Friday and features the Riverwalk in downtown Providence. The series will continue over the course of the next week and will cover the following areas.
· Federal Hill
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· South Main St/Roger Williams Memorial Park
· Downtown Providence
· Benefit Street
· The State House area
· The West Side
· Wickenden Street/India Point Park
· and other hot spots.
Pokemon Go
Since its launch on July 6, millions have downloaded the Pokemon Go app. The game uses augmented reality, driving gamers outside to hunt for Pokemon, collect items at Pokestops, and battle other gamers at gym locations.
Downtown Providence and surrounding areas has over 200 Pokestops, 10 gyms and many different types of Pokemon.
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Bring Your Own Improv Family Friendly Comedy Show
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Providence Restaurant Week
Saturday is the final day of Providence Restaurant week so get down to any one of the nearly 100 restaurants all over the state and enjoy the great deals and more importantly the great food.
Enjoy a three-course lunch at $14.95 and or a three-course dinner at $29.95 or $34.95.
Plus so much more.
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Newport Folk Festival
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Head down to Providence and enjoy a great night out.
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Wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Sea
"We are off to see the wizard..."
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Providence Flea
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Head to the Flea to pick up some vintage finds, fashion, furniture, art, local artisans and much more.
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Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard Sunday Jazz Series
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Enjoy great music, food, beverages and much more.
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