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 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 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 West End
Omni Providence Hotel
very friendly staff very helpful
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
It was great
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Clean room and lobby. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick Airport by IHG
I recommend this hotel. I will return.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hotel Providence
The staff was great. Especially liked Sebastian who helped check us in. Good secure feeling inside. Area outside the hotel on the street could be improved with added security.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything was exactly as expected from hotel of this caliber
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Betsey Williams Cottage and Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center 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 Columbus Theater and DePasquale Plaza while you're in town.
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.
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.
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 Providence City Hall.
