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Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (11)Providence is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The population within the city limits is estimated to be 176,862 as of 2005, and is the anchor of the 35th largest metropolitan population in the country, with an estimated MSA population of 1,622,520, exceeding that of Rhode Island by about 60%.
The city is located in Providence County and is the second-largest city in New England. Providence was once nicknamed the "Beehive of Industry" and, since the 1990s, "The Renaissance City," though as of 2000 census, its poverty rate was still among the ten highest for cities over 100,000.
Much of Providence culture is synonymous with Rhode Island culture. Like the state, the city has a non-rhotic accent which can be heard on local media. Providence also shares Rhode Island's propensity for coffee, as the former has more coffee/doughnut shops per capita than any other city in the country.
During the summer months, the city regularly hosts WaterFire, an environmental art installation that consists of about 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. There are multiple Waterfire events that are accompanied by various pieces of classical and world music. The public art displays, most notably sculptures, change on a regular basis.
Things To See & Do:
South County: Unspoiled beaches. Oceanfront living and playing. Hiking, biking and relaxing. University atmosphere. A great place to unwind.
Block Island: Described by the Nature Conservancy as “one of the last great places on earth.” It’s a hideaway so breathtaking you won’t want to leave.
Warwick & West Bay: A traveler’s stepping off point. Hassle free airport and transportation links. Marinas and nautical amenities. Historic charm and comfortable accommodations.
East Bay: Miles and miles of craggy coastline. Rows and rows of historic homes. Acres and acres of “quintessential New England.” Boat building capital.
Blackstone River Valley: Where it all began. The birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. Bucolic pastures. History and nature juxtaposed.
Newport County: Cosmopolitan. Artsy. Maritime. Technology-intensive. Internationally acclaimed. A four seasons resort.
ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO (1878)
1000 Elmwood Avenue. Nestled within 430-acres of the beautifully landscaped grounds of Roger Williams Park is the award-winning Roger Williams Park Zoo with over 156 different species and over 900 animals.
WATERPLACE PARK AND RIVER WALK
Memorial Boulevard. Providence's new four-acre urban park surrounds a tidal basin and includes an amphitheater. The park is edged by beautifully landscaped riverwalks and a series of venetian-style footbridges. Summer long concert series, Waterfire, festivals, gondola rides and paddle boats.
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