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 entertainment choices.
Things to do

Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour

Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence

Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence
Top hotels in Elmwood

Omni Providence Hotel
very friendly staff very helpful
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
It was great
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Room clean and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, good logo, nice vibe.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Clean room and lobby. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Aloft Providence Downtown
Fabulous clean room, great views of the city. Amazing bar in the lobby area / refuel station. Enjoyed the restaurants attached to the hotel. Valet was smooth, staff are kind and helpful. Would stay here time and time again. All around good vibes.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Hotel Providence
The staff was great. Especially liked Sebastian who helped check us in. Good secure feeling inside. Area outside the hotel on the street could be improved with added security.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Elmwood

West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Long Live Beer Works and Knight Memorial Library.

Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence Library.

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.

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 Columbus Theater and DePasquale Plaza while you're in town.

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.

