Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
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 great live music.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to 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 entertainment choices.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Activities
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Providence Adventure
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Rhode Island
Our pick of the best Downtown Providence Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
Having to pay for WiFi in this day and age is a bit of a Netscape /pets.com era policy and Omni could be a little more better about that. And the 187 times I signed up for the “free for members” WiFi was useless since it never worked
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Bed was uncomfortable hotel was old and shabby
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
Stayed here for my partner’s birthday trip. Staff was kind, room was clean, and we really appreciated the special birthday touches.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Accomodatiins, staff abd facilty was good...only issue no breakfast and no attsched garage...those 2 ammedities were a result of a non excellent rating.Also great location
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Did not have breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Providence
The hotel was clean but on the older side. Staff was helpful and did what they were supposed but not overly welcoming. Location is across from what’s seems to be a homeless shelter.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
