Wayland
Providence
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
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.

Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

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 entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Things to do

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence

Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience
Top hotels in Wayland

Omni Providence Hotel
Very clean
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Clean room and good breakfast
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hotel Providence
Bed was comfy, breakfast was surprisingly included.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
This was our first stay at The Loom since they changed hands. This is such a jewel of a hotel, we came just to have a night away (Staycation!) and met several other couples doing the same. The Loom is where industrial meets art. I don't need to say any more than that...the pictures tell the ...
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Providence Marriott Downtown
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Providence E Providence
really nice staff.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wayland

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 Avon Cinema.

Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association and Brown Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Hope
If you're spending some time in Mount Hope, Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Providence
Travelers to Downtown Providence praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Providence Performing Arts Center and Westminster Arcade.

Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but The Met and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
