Wayland 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.

Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

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.
Activities

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

City Sights by Sea: Historic Narrated Boat Tours
Our pick of the best Wayland Hotel Deals

Omni Providence Hotel
"The front desk staff was very helpful and friendly"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
"Terrible"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"Front desk staff was so lovely, she was always there! Most"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Providence Marriott Downtown
"Super clean and hospitable. Staff was so friendly."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"I regularly stay here for short stays and always enjoy my time here!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino & Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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 Brown University Bookstore.

Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association and Brown Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.

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.

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.

