Silver Lake Travel Guide
Providence
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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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 Silver Lake
Omni Providence Hotel
Great staff
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The staff at the front desk and the waitress and waiter in the restaurant. Outstanding!!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Great stay!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Clean and quiet. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Overall good stay. There was a weird gap in between the end of the mattress and the wall which was very uncomfortable. The pillows also weren’t great. The room and space were nice though, so would come back!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Aloft Providence Downtown
We had a great stay! The staff, the service and the room were excellent! I highly recommend! Also, the location was perfect!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Silver Lake
Olneyville
Though Olneyville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like WaterFire Arts Center and DePasquale Plaza.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Long Live Beer Works and Knight Memorial Library.
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.
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center and Betsey Williams Cottage are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
