Blackstone Travel Guide
Providence
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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.
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.
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 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
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
Providence: Benefit Street History Guided Walking Tour
City Sights by Sea: Historic Narrated Boat Tours
Top hotels in Blackstone
Omni Providence Hotel
"Very pleasant and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
"The hotel is old and in need of updates. Our room was next to an exit door that made a loud noise whenever guests entered or exited, causing constant disturbances throughout our stay. Unfortunately, it was difficult to get a good night’s sleep."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"Front desk staff was so lovely, she was always there! Most"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
"Nice hotel with bar, restaurant, exterior pool with chairs and inside pool!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Lovely quiet setting, easy to get in & out of, clean room with a nice design. We enjoyed our stay here."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
"Apparently they drag race in front of the hotel all night, we were woken up a few times...."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Blackstone
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.
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 Brown University Bookstore.
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.
