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.
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 West End Hotel Deals
Omni Providence Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfortable, spacious, and a surprisingly good restaurant.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
I had an amazing stay
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Friendly staff clean hotel
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Staff members were very nice
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Aloft Providence Downtown
We had a great stay! The staff, the service and the room were excellent! I highly recommend! Also, the location was perfect!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center and Betsey Williams Cottage are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Olneyville
Though Olneyville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like WaterFire Arts Center and DePasquale Plaza.
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.
