This downtown area has the ideal mix of history, development and nature. Since it's an old city, the area is compact, and thus very walkable, with great historic buildings and museums. Grab a cup of coffee in the city with one of the highest density of coffee shops per capita in the U.S. and take a walk courtesy of the extensive park system. Providence Place offers seven levels of shopping, theaters, restaurants and bars. The nightlife scene is lively all about town especially with the Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design students.