Silver Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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 enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
WaterFire Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at WaterFire Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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.
Activities
Becoming Providence: Mural and Gallery Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Our pick of the best Silver Lake Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
"Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
"The front desk clerk was very helpful. He asked where we would like our room. I just said on a quiet floor. He put us on the perfect quiet floor. The beds slept well and the room air conditioning was quiet. Breakfast was good. The location was perfect for the airport car rental return."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"We booked this hotel because our previous stay had been great. This time, however, we were assigned a room that simply should not be a hotel room. It should be storage. It was/is stationed directly above the Boombox Bar (actual name). It was impossible to sleep in the room until the bar closed at ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
"Sink and shower drains need work."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
"The pool area reflected waterfire"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"The hotel was amazing but the restaurant food was lacking other wise perfect hotel 10/10"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Silver Lake
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
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.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to DePasquale Plaza and Columbus Theater while you're in town.
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.
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.
