Elmhurst Travel Guide
Providence


Popular places to visit

Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

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.

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 Elmhurst

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

Hotel Providence
Room was comfortable & clean.. perfect spot for a night in Providence
Reviewed on 1 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

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 Elmhurst

Wanskuck
While visiting Wanskuck, you might make a stop by sights like Branch Avenue Plaza and Wanskuck Library.

Valley
If you're spending some time in Valley, WaterFire Arts Center and Department of Veterans Affairs Health Sciences Library are top sights worth seeing.

Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.

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.

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.

Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
