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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterplace Park
After visiting Waterplace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Providence Adventure
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
Top hotels in Downtown Providence
Omni Providence Hotel
Didn't expect the level of noise heard from the street.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Great Place!
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Always top tier!
Reviewed on 25 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
The staff was very warm and welcoming. They provided great service.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Aloft Providence Downtown
Terrific staff, from the front desk to the valet to the bartenders at the rooftop bar. Great location. "Queen" beds seemed more like fulls? And the pillows are crappy.
Reviewed on 19 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.
