Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
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
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
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 entertainment choices.
Waterplace Park
After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Biltmore Park
After visiting Biltmore Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Providence Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
The holiday ambience was great. The staff was friendly in all areas, the room clean, and amenities a nice extra touch. The only hiccup was that the coffee bar breakfast service was a bit slow to complete our order and not entirely accurate.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Providence
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Robert and Hanna at the Front Desk provided “Stellar Customer Service and improved our stay ! We look forward to staying at this property again in the future. Thank You
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Yes. Very nice place
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Awesome hotel, the room was nice. Perfect for an overnight trip
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
so goood
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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 Avon Cinema.
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.
Valley
If you're spending some time in Valley, WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.
