Popular places to visit
Blackstone Park
After visiting Blackstone Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence.
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.
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.
WaterFire Arts Center
You can study the exhibits at WaterFire Arts Center, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Wayland
Omni Providence Hotel
The hotel is lovely and the front desk staff is quirky in the best way. Naughty and nice. I loved them. And they gave us a spectacular room. The downside - 2/4 of the elevators were down which made having a wedding and volleyball event very inconvenient. And the gym was a little rundown (sad as way-back-when ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
It was great
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Did not have any breakfast at the hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick Airport by IHG
The place was as nice as we could imagine. Our stay was warm and full of memories. Thank you.
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Hotel Providence
The staff was great. Especially liked Sebastian who helped check us in. Good secure feeling inside. Area outside the hotel on the street could be improved with added security.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Front desk staff was pleasant and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable. My only negative feedback is when I received my final invoice I was charged $12/day for valet service they do not provide. When I questioned the charge I was told I should have been charged $12/day for self parking instead. ...
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
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, Brown Stadium and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association 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 Providence City Hall.
Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but The Met and Brown Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
