Coffee, Candles & Cruises: A Perfect Day at The Landing
Providence is a waterfront city in ways a lot of people never see. In this episode of PVD POV, we sit down with Kristen and Tom from Providence Riverboat and The Landing to talk about river tours, local makers, and why seals and dolphins sometimes crash the party in downtown Providence.
Kristen shares how The Landing grew into a year-round café and shop stocked with Rhode Island–made jewelry, candles, ceramics, oyster ornaments, and more, all with a local flair that visitors can actually fit in their luggage.
Tom takes us on a different kind of tour, walking through the transformation of Providence’s rivers from paved-over, forgotten infrastructure to the intimate, park-filled waterways we know today. He explains how the river was literally uncovered, why locals still can’t believe it was always there, and what it’s like to navigate shallow channels, WaterFire braziers, and the hurricane barrier with a boat full of guests.
We also talk oyster and wine cruises, local collaborations with breweries, distilleries, and vineyards, a brand-new larger vessel for groups and conventions, and the little surprises on the water… like seals during Santa cruises.
If you think you already know Providence, this episode might prove you wrong.