Providence is the capital of Mr. Potato
Head statues. If you want to find some quick taters, Providence is
the best place. The best route to finding the potatoes depends on
where you are coming from. I am going to start you from downtown
Providence, where most potatoes live. Start your journey by parking
your car in front of the State House on Smith Street. You can get
there one of many ways, and you should know the best route. Smith
Street is route 44. In the foyer of the State House you'll see Colonel
Hedley Russet .
Go to the Mall, park there, and buy something. 3 hours should be
enough time. Also, bring some quarters for the trolley, you'll need
6. If you are bringing a friend, bring $3. Now get out of your
car. This part of the trip will take place on foot
,
walk through the Westin Sky Bridge and out the front of the Westin.
There will be Mr. Rotunda Head
to your right. Straight ahead you will see Edgar Allan Poe-tato
(Is serving his second sentance in the MASH unit). You are at the
Rhode Island Convention Center so walk inside. In the foyer you will
see the Spud of Steel
.
Get out of the Convention Center and walk toward your right. From
there you will see Print Charming
across the street, and in front of you. Look to your left, you will
see the Independant Potato
.
Walk over to him, he is on the side of the new Marriot. From there,
walk to the main entrance of the "Courtyard" Marriot and you will see Slumber
Spud
.
Now take a walk down Dorrance Street. Walk on the right side of the
road. In the first picture window of the Biltmore, you will see The
Light From Within
.
Cross the Street to see the Fleet Skating Rink. At the Skating Rink
you will see Sparkle Spud
and Common-tator
looking at each other out of the corner of their eyes. Continue straight
down Dorrance street until you get near Weybosset Street. That is
where the Providence Energy building is. During business hours you
will see Mr. Energy
(seemingly
is no longer with us). Take a left down Weybosset St. to visit the
oldest mall in America, the Arcade. During business hours, you can
see Baking Potato
on the first floor (right side). Walk out of the Arcade and cross
Weybosset St. and walk left. You will see St Francis Church.
About 20 feet from the street is the new Franciscan Friar Potato
(Our friends at JWU stripped and battered him). RIght down the street,
en route to Memorial Blvd you will see Red E. Banker
,
the newest Potato Head. Continue down Weybosset St to Memorial Blvd.
Walk rightward, then take a left in front of Citizen's Plaza. You
will see the Cash Potato
(missing an arm, hopefully he can regrow a new one) flaunting his money
at you. Walk down Exchange St, to Exchange Terrace. Go to Kennedy
Plaza and wait for the Federal Hill Tolley. Take the Trolley to Angelo's
Restuarant. You will see the Italian Chef
.
Take a little walk to Spruce street (its behind Atwells Ave). If
you are facing Angelo's and turn left and walk to DePasquale Square, take
a right, then take a left you'll be on Spruce Street, going towards Caserta
Pizza, on the right. Caserta sponsors Pizza Potato
.
OK, take the next trolley to Kennedy Plaza, walk to your car, this concludes
the walking portion of the day
.
Take the car down Memorial Boulevard. Go down Memorial Boulevard,
it turns into Dyer Street. Take that down to South Street.
Take a right on South and see the Children's Museum. Take a look
in the window, or during business hours go inside to see the Couch Potato
.
If you are a kid you can sit inside. Go to the I-195 intersection
you passed and go on 195W to I-95. Take I-95S and take exit 16.
On Route 10 go towards route 1 and get off there. That is Elmwood
Ave. Follow the signs to Roger Williams Park Zoo. IN the Park,
follow the Zoo signs. Just inside the park you will see Incubator
Tator
.
During Park hours I am sure they will let you get close to him. Get
out of Roger Williams Park and back on Elmwood Ave. Drive northward.
You will soon see the intersection of Broad Street. Its not a normal
intersection. In the middle on a hill you will see Mr. Potato
Head Bulb
.
That concludes the Providence taters. To see the most potatoes I'd
suggest going to Warwick