Blackstone 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.
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.
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 great live music.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in Blackstone
Omni Providence Hotel
Clean room, very nice staff. Had a goody bag for my daughter
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Nice clean room. Nice staff. Very helpful
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick Airport by IHG
We stayed 5 nights over the Christmas 2025 holiday while visiting family. .Very nice, clean hotel. Comfortable room. Transfer to the airport was seamless. 2 bars with TV's. Convenient right off I-95. Plenty of parking. We did not eat there or use the pool so can't comment. We would stay here again ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Providence
The staff was so friendly across the entire stay. Everyone was fantastic! The room was clean and it was a lovely historical hotel, but the staff really went above and beyond. The only downside was that there were people outside that were on some elicit substances and there was a fight involving dogs ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was super friendly and attentive. Restaurant has amazing food and service as well. I would gladly return in future trips to RI
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Clean room
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blackstone
Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but The Met and Brown Stadium 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.
