Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Providence
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
The staff is always so kind and helpful and efficient at check in. The rooms are great and clean and beds are comfy. Definitely recommend
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel Providence
Location.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Staff were wonderful. The people at the cafe were supurb!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Have stayed here many times - always clean and a friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Providence
Yes
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
The location can't be beat and the young man who checked me in was incredible personable and helpful. The room itself was fine, but I could hear my neighbor's TV, as well as the maids knocking on doors in the morning. The lighting in the bathroom is also not great for doing your makeup. But the bed ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
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 Avon Cinema.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Big Blue Bug and Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium, 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.
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.
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.
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.
