Generations young and old can find something to love about Garden City Center , the classic outdoor shopping destination that has been around for seventy-plus years . Find retail and local stores including Aerie , Anthropologie , Banana Republic , Carter ’ s , Francesca ’ s , J . Crew , Jos A . Bank , Nike by Cranston , The Container Store , Providence Diamond , Victoria ’ s Secret , Swarovski , Sweenor ’ s Chocolates and more . Replenish your energy with a bite to eat at one of the center ’ s many eateries , like Anthony ’ s Coal Fired Pizza , Asia Grille , Avvio , Tavern in the Square and Chaska . Visit the website to check out what events are occurring all summer long . gardencitycenter . com

for your favorite artists on vinyl . Feeling famished ? Visit Brickway on Wickenden for a falafel wrap , the Wickenden Pub for a pint , the East End for some littlenecks , the Coffee Exchange for an espresso or Amy ’ s Place for an iced chai , smoothie and / or the Hangover burger .

Right in the heart of downtown Providence , WESTMINSTER is a charismatic , brick-lined metropolitan street bedecked in trees and string lights . It borders local city-dweller favorites like Craftland , Queen of Hearts / Modern Love , the Vault Collective , Small Point Cafe , Providence Coal Fired Pizza , the Malted Barley and more . Plus , Westminster Street also lays claim to the “ Superman Building ” ( you ' ll know it when you see it ) and the Arcade — the nation ’ s oldest indoor mall .

WICKFORD Originally established as a fishing village in 1709 , present-day WICKFORD VILLAGE delivers enchanting waterfront streets bestrewn with remarkable storefronts , first-rate eateries , historic churches and colonial homes . Take a minute to admire the boats in the harbor before looking for the following : unique nautical decor and furnishings from the Eclectic Bungalow ; handcrafted blown glass and pottery from JW Graham / Yes ! Gallery ; cozy home and garden accessories from TWC Home ; locally made sterling silver and quahog shell jewelry from Green River Silver Co .; much-needed pampering products from Beauty and the Bath ; quality yarns from the Mermaid ’ s Purl ; fine diamonds and gemstone jewelry from Gold Lady Jewelers ; whimsical knick-knacks from Different Drummer ; and Rhody-inspired gifts like candles , headbands , custom glassware and more from Serendipity .

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