PROVIDENCE
The men of Boston know they need to head down I-95 to Providence to find the sleazy fun they crave.
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WHERE TO DRINK (AND CRUISE)
Providence Eagle (124 Snow St) Southern New England’s #1 leather bar. link
Rhode Island Spirits (40 Bayley St, Pawtucket) Check out the tasting room or the distillery at this fetish-friendly place. link
WHERE TO FUCK
The Mega-Plex (257 Allens Ave) Possibly the sluttiest location in all of New England. link
Providence Health Club (257 Weybosset St) Downtown bathhouse upstairs from the Eagle. link
WHERE TO BUY GEAR
Vanson Leathers (951 Broadway, Fall River) Authentic biker leathers just over the border in Massachusetts. link
WHERE TO CRASH (AND MAYBE FUCK SOME MORE)
The Dean (122 Fountain St) A boutique hotel that’s just a short walk to the Eagle. link
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown (58 Weybosset St) A conveniently located place to get your Hilton points. link
Hotel Providence (139 Mathewson St) Leather-friendly hotel close to the Eagle. (Rumor has it that you get a discount if you mention you’re attending an event at the Eagle.) link
WHO TO HANG WITH
FLAG (Fits Like A Glove) The international club for leather glove fetishists is based in southeastern New England. link
Masters And slaves Together: Providence Local branch of the organization for those who live the lifestyle. link
RILE (Rhode Island Leather Enthusiasts) This new group has come out of the gate running with lots of leathered-up activities in the Ocean State. link
WHAT TO SEE WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN
Roger Williams National Memorial (282 N Main St) Learn about the man who championed the idea of separation of church and state in colonial America a century before the American Revolution. link
WHAT TO PLAN FOR
June
Rhode Island Pride Join the men of the Eagle in Providence’s famous illuminated night parade. link
August
FLAG Anniversary Weekend Find out who will be named the year’s hottest wearer of tight black leather gloves. Check out the events section on FLAG’s Facebook page. link
September
Mr. Providence Eagle Leather Weekend What Leatherman will represent southern New England’s boisterous little city at IML? link
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