Wayland Travel Guide
Providence


Popular places to visit

Brown University
Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Roger Williams Park Zoo
After visiting Roger Williams Park Zoo, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Johnson and Wales University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Johnson and Wales University during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Wayland

Omni Providence Hotel
Very accommodating and great location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
The
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Providence Marriott Downtown
Good service and room was very clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Hotel Providence
Nice clean, good sized room with everything we needed. Excellent location too - every good valet experience with our car. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
My wife and her friends really enjoyed the hotel. A little surprising that the restaurant/lounge closes at 10pm on the weekend, but we'll know next time
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Fall River North by IHG
Clean, good breakfast., friendly and helpful staff. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wayland

Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Benefit Street while you're exploring the area.

College Hill
You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Brown University Bookstore.

Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association and Lippitt Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.

Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Westminster Arcade.

Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
