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Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

From the North Take I-95 South to the Atwells Avenue exit (Exit 21). At the light, turn left onto Atwells Avenue, proceed through two traffic lights and bear right onto Empire Street. At the 4th traffic light turn left onto Weybosset Street. PPAC will be on your right at the next traffic light.

From the South Take I-95 North to the Broadway exit (Exit 21). Bear right at the traffic light at the end of the exit and bear right onto Empire Street. At the 4th light turn left onto Weybosset Street. PPAC will be on your right at the next traffic light.

From the West/Hartford Take Route 6 East to Route 6/10 Connector to Downtown Providence. Take the exit toward Atwells Ave. Merge onto Dean St, and take a left onto Atwells Ave. Turn right at the Service Road. Go straight through 4 traffic lights and turn left at the 5th traffic light onto Broad Street which becomes Weybosset Street.

From the East Take I-195 West to I-95 North and follow directions "From the South."

From the North Take I-95 South toward Providence. Take Exit 21 (Atwells Avenue). At the light, turn left onto Atwells Avenue and the hotel is on the left.

From the South Take I-95 North to Exit 21 (Broadway). Turn left. Follow to 2nd light and make a right. Hotel is on the left.

From Route 6 West Take Route 6 to the Downtown Providence exit. Follow the exit to the light, turn right. At the 2nd light, turn right onto Sabin Street.

From Providence Station (AMTRAK) Exit the train station at the State House exit, you will be facing the Rhode Island State House, and to your left will be Providence Place Mall. (Landmarks: The Cheesecake Factory and Nordstrom). Walk towards Providence Place Mall, and turn left onto Francis Street, walking towards downtown Providence. Continue towards downtown and cross Memorial Boulevard (the Marriott will be to your left, and the Westin Hotel to your right). Cross Exchange Terrace, and walk towards Kennedy Plaza, on Dorrance Street (the Biltmore Hotel will be on your right). Continue straight on Dorrace Street and make a right onto Weybosset Street. PPAC will be on your left just after the JWU Downcity Campus.

Walking Directions to the Dunkin Donuts Center

From Providence Station (AMTRAK) Exit the train station at the State House exit, you will be facing the Rhode Island State House, and to your left will be Providence Place Mall. (Landmarks: The Cheesecake Factory and Nordstrom). Walk towards Providence Place Mall, and turn left onto Francis Street, walking towards downtown Providence. Continue towards downtown and cross Memorial Boulevard (the Marriott will be to your left, and the Westin Hotel to your right). The next street is Exchange Terrace/Sabin Street. Go right on Sabin (towards the Westin Hotel) and bear left at the fork. The Dunkin Donuts Center will be on your right after the Convention Center. This walk is less than one mile and takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.