West End 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 West End
Omni Providence Hotel
Very accommodating and great location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
The
Reviewed on 5 Feb 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 West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, The Sentinel Dog and Betsey Williams Cottage are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence Children's Museum and Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence 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 Westminster Arcade.
