Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Providence Performing Arts Center
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
Dunkin Donuts Center
Catch an event at Dunkin Donuts Center during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Waterplace Park
Explore the great outdoors at Waterplace Park, a lovely green space in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Providence Children's Museum
Rich with history, Providence Children's Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Providence Ghosts Phantoms and Poltergeists Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
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.
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.
Smith Hill
Notable for its cafes, historical sites and shopping, Smith Hill is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Providence. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Veterans Memorial Auditorium or Rhode Island State Capitol Building.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West End
When in West End, you can plan a visit to Dunkin Donuts Center and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wayland
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wayland and surrounding area, you can visit Thayer Street and Brown University Bookstore.