West End 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 entertainment choices 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 entertainment choices and great live music.
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 West End
Omni Providence Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Staff was great
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great staff. Great location. The bartenders were awesome. Will definitely be back
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Providence
The hotel is a rule is fantastic. The surprise $23 fee that neither the hotel nor orbits told me about was unpleasant...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Fall River North by IHG
Clean, good breakfast., friendly and helpful staff. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Providence E Providence
The room was roomy and was beyond my expectation.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Betsey Williams Cottage and Providence Bruins are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to Providence Children's Museum and Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence Library.
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.
