Providence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Providence
Where to stay in Providence
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.
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 Avon Cinema.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Long Live Beer Works and Knight Memorial Library.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.
Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Omni Providence Hotel
Front desk staff were incredible!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Very hip. Boho chic. Super well curated art, furniture, books. finishes. Great part of downtown. Not a typical suburban hotel. No fitness center. No phone. quirky elevators with the old school cage doors. Pretty minimalist rooms with arty elements. Everything smells amazing!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Providence Marriott Downtown
The room was so clean And the food it was so good
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Underwood-Hale House
Comfortable, cozy, tastefully decorated—would stay again!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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 great live music and entertainment choices.
Providence Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a performance at Providence Performing Arts Center, a popular theatre in Providence. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
WaterFire Arts Center
You can study the exhibits at WaterFire Arts Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Other places like Providence
- Brown University
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Roger Williams Park Zoo
- Providence Place Mall
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Johnson and Wales University
- Rhode Island School of Design
- Rhode Island State Capitol Building
- Kennedy Plaza
- India Point Park
- Brown University Bookstore
- Thayer Street
- Providence River
- Providence Bruins
- Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
- Waterplace Park
- Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
- Providence Public Library
- Westminster Arcade
