Downtown Providence
Providence
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Popular places to visit
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Johnson and Wales University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Johnson and Wales University, during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
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 School of Design
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Rhode Island School of Design, during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.
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 great live music.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
The staff was amazing!!!!!!!
Reviewed on Feb 8, 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 Feb 2, 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Great place
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, clean room & close to the Providence Art Theater!
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
Friendly staff, nice bar and amenities, loved the noise-cancelling sounds machine in the room.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
stay was great! very convenient location & parking close by. I do wish they would have parking options on their website because it was super confusing when arriving. Rooms are so much fun! So cozy and stayed warm. So much character. Only two things were: clean but stained towels and the shower head ...
Reviewed on Jan 30, 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Upper South Providence and surrounding area, you can visit Providence Children's Museum and Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to DePasquale Plaza or Columbus Theater.
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.
Smith Hill
Smith Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to 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.
