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.
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 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.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Johnson and Wales University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Johnson and Wales University during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
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 Blackstone
Omni Providence Hotel
Very accommodating and great location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
Good service and room was very clean
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
My wife and her friends really enjoyed the hotel. A little surprising that the restaurant/lounge closes at 10pm on the weekend, but we'll know next time
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel Providence
Room was comfortable & clean.. perfect spot for a night in Providence
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Fall River North by IHG
Clean, good breakfast., friendly and helpful staff. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 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 Benefit Street 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 Branch Avenue Plaza.
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.
