Popular places to visit
Blackstone Park
After visiting Blackstone Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence.
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 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 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 Wayland
Omni Providence Hotel
Very clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
No hot water for night shower or in am. Very disheartening as we were traveling and a refreshing shower would be expected
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Providence
Great Service
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great staff very clean hotel
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
No breakfast provided
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Avon Cinema.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Brown Stadium and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association 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.
Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but The Met and Brown Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
