Blackstone Travel Guide
Providence
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 great live music.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Federal Hill Dinner Stroll A Guided Italian Culinary Experience
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Rhode Island
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Providence
Top hotels in Blackstone
Omni Providence Hotel
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Clean and comfortable. Good restaurant on site.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
The breakfast was very good room clean as well very close to airport only let down the pool was very cold
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield
Good
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
We have stayed here a few times. Very convenient when you have an early morning flight out of Pvd airport. Clean and comfortable and quiet. You can walk right over to the terminal or they have shuttles around the clock every 15 minutes. You can also leave your car in their lot for a daily fee.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Colonial Inn Seekonk
This was one of the most uncomfortable hotel experiences I’ve had. After checking in and settling into my room, a staff member knocked loudly on my door and, in a very emotional and confrontational way, told me I needed to move my car immediately—like I had done something wrong. I called the front ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackstone
Wayland
While visiting Wayland, you might make a stop by sights like Wayland Square and William G Braude Library.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
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.
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.
Charles
While Charles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Schneider Arena and The Wild Place.
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.
