Waterfire providence is one of the most famous tourist destinations from all across the world. The entire place is in fact, magic personified. Stroll through the most amazing pieces of artwork in the company of beautiful music; and be a part of a magical journey along the cobblestone walks that border the river canal ornamenting the downtown Providence Rhode Island. With a number of restaurants in the area, this would serve you not only with some mouth watering cuisines, but a bevy of patrons bustling with energy. You will also be greeted by food vendors are set up on the small stone bridges that arch the river canal.

A visit to this wonderful masterpiece by Barnaby Evans, you will get access to a visual treat to more than a hundred sparkling caldrons, ablaze with wood fires, which light up the night. Add to this, the serene music, which is carefully compiled to add to the effect. As the music echoes through the fire-lit river walk, you may stop to chat with friends.

The evening begins just before dusk, with the volunteer fire stokers cruising through the water in a small motor boat. These volunteers, fill the caldrons full of wood, and begin lighting the fires. This magnificently arranged fire tending continues throughout the evening and keeps the fires burning until midnight.

This annual event occurs from May to October. The dates for the 2008 season are May 24, May 30, June 21, June 28, July 19, Aug 2, Aug 16, August 23, August 30, September 13, September 20, September 27 and October 11. For more information, you can visit the official website of WaterFire.

In case you are tourist, interested in making a visit to WaterFire providence, then you will also want to know about the accommodation options in this area. Now, as far is accommodation is concerned, you will have a number of options, but for a truly wonderful hotel experience, there is no other place to go, except for Renaissance Providence, a hotel, at 5 Avenue of the Arts, which was originally built as a Masonic Temple in 1940, but was never completed and stood vacant until its recent transformation into a hotel. Much of the history and grand architecture of the building is retained and evident. Its prime location is one of the features, which makes it an ideal place to stay, while you are on your visit to the providence.

You may also like to know about the restaurants in the area as well. Well you will be glad to know, that the area being a tourist hot spot, offers a number of restaurant options like Café Nuovo, Hemenways Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar, New Rivers and Parkside Rotisserie & Bar.  These restaurants offer you with a volley of mouth watering dishes, which can definitely be one of the major reasons, why you will love to come back for another visit to the providence.

Waterfire is indeed a brilliant tourist destination.  Being an art lover myself, it was indeed an experience of a lifetime.

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