Downtown Providence Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Dunkin Donuts Center

2/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Dunkin Donuts Center during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Dunkin Donuts Center
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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.

Providence Performing Arts Center
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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 theatre scene.

Rhode Island State Capitol Building
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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.

Waterplace Park
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Providence Children's Museum

Rich with history, Providence Children's Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Providence Children's Museum
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Brown University

4/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Brown University

Activities

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Providence Rhode Island Tour: Self-Guided Drive

AU$20
Per adult
Providence Rhode Island Tour: Self-Guided Drive
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Downtown Providence Self-Driving Audio Tour

AU$23
Per adult
Downtown Providence Self-Driving Audio Tour
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Scavenger Hunt in Providence by Operation City Quest

AU$15
Per adult
Scavenger Hunt in Providence by Operation City Quest
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Scavenger Hunt in Providence by Wacky Walks

AU$15
Per adult
Scavenger Hunt in Providence by Wacky Walks
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Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

AU$45
Per adult
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
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Pawtucket Prowl Scavenger Hunt

AU$41
Per adult
Pawtucket Prowl Scavenger Hunt
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Our pick of the best Downtown Providence Hotel Deals

Hotel Providence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hotel Providence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 out of 5
139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI
The price is AU$253 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$253
per night
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great staff give everybody a livable wage! The welcome desk was awesome and the valet parking was great! Treat your employees good because they do a great job and are very friendly!"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2024

Hotel Providence, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Omni Providence Hotel
Omni Providence Hotel
4 out of 5
1 W Exchange St, Providence, RI
The price is AU$258 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$258
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy breakfast, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,128 reviews)
"Very convenient to everything downtown."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

Omni Providence Hotel
Graduate Providence
Graduate Providence
4 out of 5
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
The price is AU$288 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$288
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Providence. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,614 reviews)
"Nice hotel with history! I like the theme of the hotel with Brown University, the room keys as Student IDs with some famous Brown Alumni. The decorations is warm and the cleanness of the room and public area is wonderful. 2 things though I don’t like : 1) no complimentary coffee which is offered ..."

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Graduate Providence
Aloft Providence Downtown
Aloft Providence Downtown
3 out of 5
191 DORRANCE STREET, Providence, RI
The price is AU$288 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$288
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
"The bed and the bedding were very comfortable. We did not use valet parking. We just parked on the street. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Aloft Providence Downtown
The Dean Hotel
The Dean Hotel
3.5 out of 5
122 Fountain Street, Providence, RI
The price is AU$266 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$266
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Providence. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Too small for more than a one-two night stay
"This hotel was perfect for what my partner and I were there for (literally just sleeping there at night). Otherwise the room is much to small to spend any real time in. It was a cool vibe and clean room but the lighting was super dim and there was no full length mirror. The soaps were too fragant ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

The Dean Hotel
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
4 out of 5
5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$313 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$313
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Providence. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"I stayed here for a few days. The hotel property was lovely and the staff was attentive and helpful. Used restaurants nearby as prices in the hotel restaurant were high."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2024

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence

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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.

Fox Point
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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.

College Hill
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Smith Hill

Notable for its cafes, historical sites and shopping, Smith Hill is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Providence. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Veterans Memorial Auditorium or Rhode Island State Capitol Building.

Smith Hill
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Upper South Providence

When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence River and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper South Providence
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West End

When in West End, you can plan a visit to Dunkin Donuts Center and Providence Performing Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West End
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Wayland

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wayland and surrounding area, you can visit Thayer Street and Brown University Bookstore.

Wayland

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