About The City

RHODE ISLAND

Money Magazine named Providence the best city of its size.

An historic city with a big perspective, Providence, Rhode Island is just 45 minutes from Boston, Cape Cod and Newport and 3 hours from New York. A state with 400 miles of coastline, surf and sun, the Rhode Island's natural beauty and wealth of historic architecture, provides locations for many well-known films and TV shows.

Cultural scene Providence is filled with art and entertainment. Whether it's independent films, the latest releases or the IMAX, the choice is yours. Like the theatre? Providence Performing Arts Center shows the latest Broadway plays, and Trinity Repertory Co is one of the nation's finest regional theatres.

Weather
summer average temperature: 72°F
winter average temperature: 30°F
annual precipitation: 44 inches

What else is there to do? Rent a canoe or kayak and watch Waterfire at Waterplace Park. Enjoy in-line or ice-skating at the Fleet Skating Center. The city offers many activities within easy walking distance. A short drive can take you to any one of the Ocean State's beautiful beaches.

Shopping Visit the world's first indoor marketplace, The Arcade. Located near the Downcity Campus in the heart of Providence's financial district, students will not only find a collection of unique shops and distinctive eateries but also a destination and gathering spot encouraging trade, business, hospitality and community involvement. Just a five minute walk from the Downcity Campus is Providence Place with great stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Bebe, and Gap to name a few. If your taste runs to the eclectic, Thayer Street on Providence's East Side offers fun and funky shops.

Accommodations The University owns and operates two hotels that serve as a practical education facility for the culinary and hotel interns. The Johnson & Wales Inn and the Radisson Airport Hotel feature full service restaurants serving meals with all of the culinary expertise that J&W is known for. Both also offer a variety of special packages for overnight stays, e.g., Chef's Choice cooking classes, spa treatments, and antique hunting.

SOUTH CAROLINA

The city of Charleston is one of the world's most beautiful and unique cities. The city is world-renowned for its historic seaport, elegant mansions, and picturesque streets and shops. The city also boasts beautiful beaches, outstanding recreational opportunities, and many of the finest restaurants in the Southeast. With its exceptional southern hospitality and inviting climate, you can see why so many people have made the Charleston area their home.

The city of Charleston is one of the world's most beautiful and unique cities. The city is world-renowned for its historic seaport, elegant mansions, and picturesque streets and shops. The city also boasts beautiful beaches, outstanding recreational opportunities, and many of the finest restaurants in the Southeast. With its exceptional southern hospitality and inviting climate, you can see why so many people have made the Charleston area their home.

There are many interesting places to visit in Charleston, as well as a variety of activities that will appeal to people of all ages. Here are just a few things that make Charleston such a great city:

Homes Charleston is famous for its beautiful and elegant homes, many of which are open for visitors to tour. During a relaxing stroll down the city streets, you will see a number of historic homes, some of which housed generals of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. George Washington was a frequent visitor to a number of the homes in the historic district of the city.

The campus of Johnson & Wales University is located just north of Charleston's historic district. Within a short walk from the campus, you can enjoy the scenic view of the Battery and its majestic homes on the shore of the Ashley River.

Sports & recreation Charleston is a sports-lover's paradise. The city prides itself in its local sports teams, including the Stingrays hockey team and the Riverdogs baseball team. The area's beautiful rivers and the picturesque beaches of the Atlantic offer unlimited opportunities for water sports such as sailing, water skiing, swimming, surfing, fishing, and power boating. Golf is a year-round passion for residents and visitors alike, and Charleston boasts a number of world-class golf courses and golf-based resorts.

The Riverdogs' stadium is located on the shore of the Ashley River and provides the perfect backdrop for a Saturday afternoon baseball game. The Ashley River Marina houses the boats our residents and visitors use to enjoy the city's beautiful waterways.

Entertainment & the arts Charleston offers an exceptionally well-developed array of cultural opportunities. All of the arts are represented in the city's diverse cultural options, including music, drama, dance, painting, photography, and sculpture. Paintings, photography, sculptures and other artistic renderings may be enjoyed or purchased in Charleston's many museums and art galleries. There are jazz, rock, swing, and salsa bands of all sizes that entertain people throughout the downtown area in local restaurants and clubs. The Spoleto Festival and Wildlife Exposition offer tourists from all over the world the opportunity to see what the city has to offer in the way of music, art, and dance, as well as many other entertaining performances and activities.

The beaches The Charleston area has a number of beautiful beaches that help accent the city's unique charm. Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, and the Isle of Palms are only minutes from the J&W campus. These lovely beaches provide a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend leisure time during the many months of pleasant weather Charleston has every year.

Shopping & dining Charleston has become a dining destination unsurpassed by any city of its size in the United States. With more restaurants per capita than any other city, Charleston offers a variety of wonderful restaurants from which to choose. The distinction and quality of the city's restaurants assures a dining experience that will delight even the most discriminating taste.

The downtown area offers a number of shopping options. The Market is a shopping area that has functioned for centuries downtown on Market Street. The Market provides a venue for street vendors to sell their fruits, vegetables, jewelry, art, clothing and Charleston's famous straw baskets. The shops along historic King Street provide a wide range of shopping opportunities, from world-renowned retailers to small intimate boutiques and antique stores. Within minutes from the downtown area, there are three major shopping malls — The Citadel Mall, Northwoods Mall, and the Mount Pleasant Town Center — offering a wide variety of major retail shopping options.
 

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

Hampton roads Hampton Roads is home to the Norfolk, Virginia campus. From the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic Ocean, the region not only includes Norfolk, but also Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News and Suffolk.

Weather An average of 212 sunny days a year.
Spring and autumn temperatures range from 50° to 70°
Winter lows of 35° weather now

Sports teams in Hampton roads
minor league baseball Norfolk Tides
hockey Hampton Roads Admirals
pro soccer Hampton Roads Piranhas

"Norfolk's metamorphosis has included its emergence as a cultural center of note." The New York Times

Cultural scene Music...theater...dance...Hampton Roads is a front row seat to the arts, from classical to contemporary, even cutting edge.

What else is there to do? Tons. There's no end to the recreational choices in Hampton Roads with miles of beaches, water-theme parks, ten state parks, and wildlife refuges.

Norfolk itself is filled with all types of exciting events. Virginia Beach with its FestEvents is an event to experience. MacArthur Center in downtown Norfolk is the place to go shopping. Norfolk's Waterside, a supercharged, mega-dining and entertainment complex is a built-in block party.

NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

North Miami is located in the heart of South Florida, between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale — two fast-paced metropolitan cities offering water sports, shopping and much more. Enjoy miles of sun-kissed beaches or discover dynamic cultural activities, parks and restaurants.

Cultural scene The area's international flair is evident in venues such as downtown Ft. Lauderdale's museums and planetariums or Miami's galleries, aquatic parks, gardens, and more. Each city encompassing South Florida has its unique charm and international crossroads of commerce and urban centers. It's home to a vast number of great musical talent, celebrity actors, and world-class artists.

Weather Sunny south Florida is tropical weather.
summer average temperature: low 73°F, high 93°F
winter average temperature: low 54°, high 78°F

Food scene After 13 years in South Florida, J&W has made an impact on the food scene. Today, it delights in a fusion of cuisine and some of the best culinary talent in the country.

Shopping If you're a serious shopper there is no need to go very far. Aventura Mall to the north and Bal Harbor Shops to the east. Venture a bit farther, we have the largest outlet malls in the world: Sawgrass Mills in Ft. Lauderdale, and the Dolphin Mall in Miami.

Accommodations The University owns and operates the Bay Harbor Inn & Suites. Experience personal service where tomorrow's hotel managers and executive chefs train in a style and atmosphere second to none. There are also other accommodations nearby the Florida Campus.

DENVER, COLORADO

Denver, Colorado is a vibrant, growing city with over 200 parks and dozens of tree-lined boulevards. The city's architecture reflects its three boom periods: Victorian, when silver was discovered, Turn-of-the-Century, when gold was discovered, and Modern, when the energy boom of the 1980's added 16 skyscrapers to the downtown skyline.

Although considered western in character, Denver is actually located on a high, rolling plain in the center of the country. With the exception of Kansas City, Denver is closer to the exact center of the continental United States than any other metropolitan area.

Denver is truly the "Mile High City". The 15th step of the State Capitol is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level. However, just west of the city are the "foothills", a gentle series of peaks ranging from 7,000 to 11,000 feet high. Slightly behind that is the Continental Divide, a series of peaks soaring to 14,000 feet.

Sports Denver is also a sports and recreation Mecca! The city offers 450 miles of designated bike paths. There are over 70 golf courses in the area. Within an hour's drive there are boundless opportunities for skiing, river running, hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and mountain biking. In addition, Denver has a full compliment of professional sports, including the Nuggets, Avalanche, and world champion Broncos.

Weather Denver has a mild, dry and arid climate averaging 300 days of sunshine annually. Winters are mild with an average daily high of 45°F. Snow does fall, but because of Denver's altitude and the dry climate, it usually melts in a very short period of time. Due to Denver's dry relative humidity, summer and fall are delightful, with average temperatures in the 80's.

What else is there to do? Denver also has a central downtown area. Here, within easy walking distance are 5,000 hotel rooms, the cities convention complex, performing arts center, and many shops, department stores, restaurants and night spots. Museums and historic sites are also conveniently located to the downtown area. The Johnson & Wales University campus is approximately 10 minutes from downtown. Denver has the largest park system in the nation, with 205 parks within city limits and 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

Situated in the center of the New South, Charlotte is located within a day's drive of over 50 percent of the population of the United States. More than 300 of the Fortune 500 companies have offices in Charlotte and the surrounding area. Decidedly urban, Charlotte maintains a distinctive small town feel and offers many extra-curricular activities from professional sports to a lively arts scene.

Weather
214 sunny days a year and generally frost-free from mid-March through mid-November.
spring and fall average: 72°F
summer average: 88°F
winter average: 50°F

What else is there to do? Catch a new-age bluegrass band at the funky Neighborhood Theater, take in the arts scene at the monthly Gallery Crawl in NoDa, or listen to music at the Verizon Pavilion just to name a few.