• BankRI
  BankRI has a branch office near Eastside Marketplace, about a half-mile east of campus.
• Chase Bank
  There is a branch location located at 234 Thayer Street.
• Citizens Bank
  There is a branch located at the corner of Brook and Waterman streets, just east of the main campus. They offer two ATMs at this location.
• Bank of America
  The nearest branch is located at 457 Angell Street, about a half-mile east of campus. There is an ATM located in the Campus Center and in the entryway to Brown Bookstore Café at 164 Angell Street. A new branch location will open on Thayer Street in 2022.
• Santander Bank
  There is a branch in close proximity to the main campus at 212 Thayer Street, with an ATM outside the building offering 24-hour access. There is also an ATM located in the Campus Center.

Thayer Street, the East Side’s “Main Street,” runs through the middle of campus. Lining the street and those nearby is a variety of small shops, restaurants, and banks. Wayland Square is about a half-mile east on Waterman Street and contains small specialty stores and cafés. Wickenden Street, just to the south of campus, offers an eclectic blend of funky, old-fashioned, and upscale shops and coffee bars, as well as a full-service hardware store. North Main Street, at the foot of the Hill, stretches north to Pawtucket. South Main Street, which becomes North Main, has boutique stores and restaurants.

The Providence Place Mall is one place to shop downtown. It features 150 department and specialty stores, a variety of restaurants, a multiplex cinema, and an IMAX theater. The other large malls are located in Cranston and Warwick, Rhode Island, only 15-20 minutes southwest of the Brown campus off of I-95.

• Whole Foods
  Two locations:
  1) About a mile east of campus on Waterman Street.
  2) North of College Hill on North Main Street.
  The stores feature natural and whole foods, quality seafood and meats, organic fruits and vegetables, vitamins and natural supplements, an extensive takeout selection, and hearty breads.
• Eastside Marketplace
  Head east on Waterman Street from anywhere on the Brown campus, and then make a right onto Butler Avenue just past Whole Foods. The parking lot will be straight ahead. On Wednesdays a Brown Card gets you 5% off your total order. In the same shopping complex are a Rite Aid drugstore and a dry-cleaner.
• Stop & Shop
  Go north on North Main Street, turn left at the Branch Avenue intersection, cross over the freeway, and it will be on your left. It’s got everything, with a special emphasis on ethnic foods serving the local Portuguese, Latino, African, and Asian populations. 
• Good Fortune Supermarket
  Good Fortune is an Asian grocery store found at 101 Cadillac Dr, Providence, RI 02907. This grocery store is slightly further away from campus (a 12 minute drive and approximately 30 minutes via RIPTA), but if you are looking for specific ingredients this would be a good place to look.
• Halal Food 
  Foodland Farm International Halal Market is a grocery store and halal meat market in Providence. Open from 7 am - 10 pm daily, this market is a 10 minute drive and 18 minute RIPTA ride from campus. Another halal option is Kaloo Halal Market, which is opening soon in Warwick. This halal market is a 20 minute drive from campus. 
• Farmers Markets
  One of the best parts of spring and summer in Rhode Island are the multitude of farmers markets. With local produce ranging from seafood to fruits and vegetables you can try new food and support local farmers. On Thursdays from 3 - 7 pm (or dusk) at Dexter Training Grounds and Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm at Lippitt Park are two of several farmers markets to check out. Read more information on farmers markets in Providence.
• Restaurants
  If you aren’t big on cooking, Providence has a lot of restaurant offerings. Thayer Street has a multitude of restaurants, the majority of which are fast casual. Some other restaurants that are close to campus are Xaco Taco, East Side Pockets, Talulah’s Taqueria, and Harry’s Bar and Burgers. Wickenden Street in Fox Point has many restaurants to choose from ranging from Japanese to American style breakfast food.  Atwells Avenue in the Federal Hill Neighborhood has a multitude of restaurants, most of which are Italian. At least once a season Providence has Restaurant week where local restaurants have deals and specials such as 3 course dinners for $29.95, $34.95 or $49.95.
• Food Blogs
  The Edible Rhody (@ediblerhody on Instagram) is a print magazine focused on local produce in Rhode Island. There are many food blogs based on instagram such as @proviefoodie @indowncitypvd and @rifoodfights.

A car is useful, but not necessary. Brown’s campus is small, and Providence has a fairly extensive public transportation system. If you don’t have a car, take a look at the following:

• Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
  RIPTA operates buses throughout the state and in Providence; service is dependable and all Brown students ride free. Check schedules at www.ripta.com.
• Interstate Buses
  Peter Pan and Greyhound have a shuttle service from Kennedy Plaza downtown to the main terminal at exit 25 off I-95 North; buses run regularly to most points out of state.
• Train
  Rail service to and from Boston and New York (as well as points in between) runs through the Amtrak station next to the State House. The MBTA also offers commuter rail service from Providence to both T.F. Green Airport and into Boston.
• Zipcar
  Zipcar is an internet-based service that allows you to rent a car for an hour or two or for an entire day. Vehicles are parked on campus and there is an online registration system, insurance coverage and gasoline. See brown.edu/about/administration/transportation/zipcar.