Things to do in Providence
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Brown University
Walk around the campus of Brown University, a top college in 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 entertainment choices 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.
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 great live music and entertainment choices.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.
Waterplace Park
Explore the great outdoors at Waterplace Park, a lovely green space in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Thayer Street
During your visit to Providence, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Thayer Street. Experience the area's entertainment venues and art scene.
Rhode Island Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Rhode Island Convention Center during your trip to Providence. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Areas of Providence
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 Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel.
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.
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
The cafes, historic sites, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Smith Hill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Veterans Memorial Auditorium or Rhode Island State Capitol Building.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Holocaust Education and Resource Center of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association are top sights worth seeing.
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 River and Providence Performing Arts Center.
