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 great live music and entertainment choices.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 great live music 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 great live music and entertainment choices.
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 Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Nicee
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
The hotel is situated in the central part of the city and is close to popular sites. This is a historic hotel which does not allow to enjoy modern amenities. The lobby is nice but the elevators are not clean and appear to be old and ’tired’. The same applies to the guest rooms which are small. The ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Providence
Bed sheets had stains on them. I went downstairs and asked if they could change them and they did!!!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Perfect location! Walking distance from several local attractions, restaurants, and the Amtrak station. Staff was really helpful and had lots of recommendations. I'd definitely return!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
Floor was dirty in the room, glasses in bathroom weren’t clean, tv didn’t work (regular cable)
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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 Providence Children's Museum and Providence River, 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.
