Hartford 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 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.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Providence East Side Sights and Stories Guided Tour
Haunted Benefit Street Walking Tour at Ghosts of Providence
Top hotels in Hartford
Omni Providence Hotel
"Good location, connect to the malls and close to the trail station walkable distance without luggage:) very clean, The front desk staff were professional and followed standard procedures, but the service felt routine and lacked warmth or genuine hospitality."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Graduate by Hilton Providence
"Soccer teams from Ghana and Morocco were also at the hotel and the excitement was palpable! The location was great and the view from our windows was pretty. On the negative side: the garage was not that close so hauling luggage was not that easy, the restaurant was difficult to find, and the hotel ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"Overall very nice and staff helpful. Only minor criticism is that the rooms and bathrooms are dark. And beds were not comfortable and felt old."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
"Some wear and tear but an ok stay"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
"Room was clean, beds comfortable. There were a few minor negatives, like a bare lamp bulb with no shade, and no other chair than the desk chair. Breakfast was excellent. I would have given 5 stars to this property, except that they advertised a restaurant and room service on their ad, and don’t have ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Hartford
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 Benefit Street 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.
