Wayland 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 College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
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.
Things to do
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Haunted History Walking Tour of Providence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Wayland
Omni Providence Hotel
"Room was not cleaned until third day o stay. When I went down at 9 am and told person at front desk they picked up the phone and said they would send someone up right away. When I came back at 3 pm room still had not been cleaned. I asked cleaning person in the hall who said no one called to tell ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
"Terrible"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"Front desk staff was so lovely, she was always there! Most"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
"This hotel is nice and clean. They were very helpful whenever we needed something. The room didn't have a microwave, but they provided one the moment I asked. All staff members were nice and polite."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Staff was fab. Stayed one night in the penthouse which has a large balcony overlooking the parking lot. Space was nice but a deep cleaning was needed. Walls need to be cleaned off and shower deep cleaned."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino & Hotel
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wayland
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.
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.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association and Brown Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
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.
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.
