Charles Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 story of its own, during your holiday in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour
Our pick of the best Charles Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
Front desk staff were incredible!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room was great, staff very courteous.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Easy check-in, clean room, comfy bed.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Very hip. Boho chic. Super well curated art, furniture, books. finishes. Great part of downtown. Not a typical suburban hotel. No fitness center. No phone. quirky elevators with the old school cage doors. Pretty minimalist rooms with arty elements. Everything smells amazing!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Providence Marriott Downtown
The room was so clean And the food it was so good
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Aloft Providence Downtown
Room was modern and clean
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Charles
Wanskuck
While visiting Wanskuck, you might make a stop by sights like Branch Avenue Plaza and Wanskuck Library.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
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.
Elmhurst
While visiting Elmhurst, you might make a stop by sights like Phillips Memorial Library and Schneider Arena.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Brown Stadium and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association are top sights worth seeing.
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.
