West End 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 Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Rhode Island School of Design
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Rhode Island School of Design during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Activities
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
love to go to Providence
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Clean room and good breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Providence
Bed was comfy, breakfast was surprisingly included.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
This was our first stay at The Loom since they changed hands. This is such a jewel of a hotel, we came just to have a night away (Staycation!) and met several other couples doing the same. The Loom is where industrial meets art. I don't need to say any more than that...the pictures tell the ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Providence E Providence
The staff was very welcoming and courteous and the room was spotless.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Betsey Williams Cottage and Providence Bruins are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium and Providence River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence 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 Westminster Arcade.
