Blackstone Travel Guide
Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in 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.
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
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Blackstone
Omni Providence Hotel
A wonderful reception to their guests, very attentive to everyone's needs and the staff at the front desk and housekeeping rock!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Daniel was very respectful, made our stay very enjoyable. That dudes smile brightens any room- thank you to him
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Providence
Location.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great staff, fresh room
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Providence E Providence
Clean and warm
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackstone
Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but Lippitt Memorial Park and The Met are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wayland
While visiting Wayland, you might make a stop by sights like Wayland Square and William G Braude Library.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
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.
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.
Charles
While Charles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Schneider Arena and Branch Avenue Plaza.
