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.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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 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.
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 West End
Michie Hostel
I wouldn't reccomend staying here as a female solo traveler or couple. Although most things are fairly similar to the pictures, it is true that you need to read reviews carefully and know what to look for. There were strange sounds coming from some of the rooms that were somewhat concerning. The ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Omni Providence Hotel
The staff is always super friendly. The hotel is very clean. We love the convenience of this hotel being connected to the convention center but also the mall.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
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Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
No breakfast. They charged me 5 dl. for a small cup of coffee. To old for the price.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
The breakfast menu was ok. Would have liked to have had more of a variety. Some waffles bacon scrambled eggs instead of fried. All in all was pretty good.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino & Hotel
Beautiful space, lively atmosphere
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center 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 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 Children's Museum and Providence River, 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.
Olneyville
Though Olneyville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like WaterFire Arts Center and Amica Mutual Pavilion.
Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence Library.
