Neighborhoods
The East Side is a collection of neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Mostly residential, the East Side of Providence is the most affluent part of the city. The East Side contains the oldest section of the city with a number of preserved numerous historic buildings, parks and green spaces.
Numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops are located along Thayer Street, adjoining Brown University and along Wickenden Street, South Water Street. Brown University's bookstore is located on Thayer. A notable Thayer Street landmark is the Avon Cinema which dates back to the early twentieth century. Wayland Square is another shopping area.
The East Side contains most of Brown University's academic and athletic facilities. Many of the Rhode Island School of Design's buildings are along the slope of College Hill. The RISD Museum is located on Benefit Street.
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College Hill
The East Side is a collection of neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Mostly residential, the East Side of Providence is the most affluent part of the city. The East Side contains the oldest section of the city with a number of preserved numerous historic buildings, parks and green spaces.
Numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops are located along Thayer Street, adjoining Brown University and along Wickenden Street, South Water Street. Brown University's bookstore is located on Thayer. A notable Thayer Street landmark is the Avon Cinema which dates back to the early twentieth century. Wayland Square is another shopping area.
The East Side contains most of Brown University's academic and athletic facilities. Many of the Rhode Island School of Design's buildings are along the slope of College Hill. The RISD Museum is located on Benefit Street.
Stretch of 1/4 mile with local staples like novelty Rhode Island gift shops, coffee shops & bakeries, restaurants and bars the locals go to, and some fun boutiques, great for and afternoon or evening stroll!
Hope Street
Hope StreetStretch of 1/4 mile with local staples like novelty Rhode Island gift shops, coffee shops & bakeries, restaurants and bars the locals go to, and some fun boutiques, great for and afternoon or evening stroll!
Stretch of shops, tattoo parlors, boutiques and bakeries by the water, walk able area!
Wickenden Street
Wickenden StreetStretch of shops, tattoo parlors, boutiques and bakeries by the water, walk able area!
Downtown Providence, lovely stretch of shops and restaurants to walk and catch lunch.
Washington Street
Washington StreetDowntown Providence, lovely stretch of shops and restaurants to walk and catch lunch.
In the heart of Brown University, this is where students hang out, shop, study, chill. Enjoy awesome street food, restaurants offering food from all over the globe. Boutiques, galleries, and even an old school cinema with those cool indy "b" films....
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Thayer Street
Thayer StreetIn the heart of Brown University, this is where students hang out, shop, study, chill. Enjoy awesome street food, restaurants offering food from all over the globe. Boutiques, galleries, and even an old school cinema with those cool indy "b" films....
Take a walk on this gorgeous 1.5 mile stretch of walking path in the heart of the east side. You will be delighted to see some of the most spectacular homes in this exclusive neighborhood.
Blackstone Boulevard
Blackstone BoulevardTake a walk on this gorgeous 1.5 mile stretch of walking path in the heart of the east side. You will be delighted to see some of the most spectacular homes in this exclusive neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Steps away from your listing, this park is the perfect picnic spot. Grab a coffee and walk up college hill to this amazing photographers paradise. You see the entire city from here!
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Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StSteps away from your listing, this park is the perfect picnic spot. Grab a coffee and walk up college hill to this amazing photographers paradise. You see the entire city from here!
Beautiful grounds, sculptures, stores, museums adorn this campus!
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Brown University
Beautiful grounds, sculptures, stores, museums adorn this campus!
Historic home, offers a gorgeous perspective of the 18th century Rhode Island.
Enjoy:
***Furniture, sculpture, artwork, silver, porcelain, textiles, and other selections from our extensive collections.
18th-century wall maps depicting a very different world view.
***A fully restored 18th-century carriage.
***Knowledgeable staff that are able to discuss a variety of historical subjects including Rhode Island’s special role in the Revolution and participation in slavery and the slave trade.
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John Brown House Museum
52 Power StHistoric home, offers a gorgeous perspective of the 18th century Rhode Island.
Enjoy:
***Furniture, sculpture, artwork, silver, porcelain, textiles, and other selections from our extensive collections.
18th-century wall maps depicting a very different world view.
***A fully restored 18th-century carriage.
***Knowledgeable staff that are able to discuss a variety of historical subjects including Rhode Island’s special role in the Revolution and participation in slavery and the slave trade.
Changes often, always something new, and whats more creative than a RISD students art??
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RISD Museum
20 N Main StChanges often, always something new, and whats more creative than a RISD students art??
Boat tours! Day and evening tours available aboard a pontoon boat puttering through the Providence River, the captains give great historic info as you relax and take in the wonderful views
18 locals recommend
Providence River Boat Company
101 Bridge StBoat tours! Day and evening tours available aboard a pontoon boat puttering through the Providence River, the captains give great historic info as you relax and take in the wonderful views
Waterfront free park. Grab a picnic and hang out, read a book, take a nap, people watch!
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India Point Park
201 India StWaterfront free park. Grab a picnic and hang out, read a book, take a nap, people watch!
Year round access to view tropical plantlife and color. A great way to get an ounce of color on a winter day
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Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Floral AvenueYear round access to view tropical plantlife and color. A great way to get an ounce of color on a winter day
Gorgeous views, walkable from Benefit Street! Bring your camera and stop and Plant City for a snack afterwards!
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Providence River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
Bridge StreetGorgeous views, walkable from Benefit Street! Bring your camera and stop and Plant City for a snack afterwards!
Food scene
High end, and one of Providence's finest restaurants. White table cloths, professional service and exceptional food, it makes a special occasion incredible...
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Mills Tavern
101 N Main StHigh end, and one of Providence's finest restaurants. White table cloths, professional service and exceptional food, it makes a special occasion incredible...
A quick walk and you are at an incredible spot, open for lunch and dinner, FOOD IS AMAZING. Locals swear by this spot.
39 locals recommend
Den Den Café Asiana
161 Benefit StA quick walk and you are at an incredible spot, open for lunch and dinner, FOOD IS AMAZING. Locals swear by this spot.
Incredible gem that has earned its place as one of Providence's top restaurants. Did I say incredible already, shoot. Well it is!
29 locals recommend
Persimmon
99 Hope StIncredible gem that has earned its place as one of Providence's top restaurants. Did I say incredible already, shoot. Well it is!
This is where locals get sushi. Excellent reputation, nice atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Haruki East
172 Wayland AveThis is where locals get sushi. Excellent reputation, nice atmosphere.
Casual well-priced burger bar steps from your listing. Welcomes late night crowds, good beer selection. Get the crack fries. Do it! LOL
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Harry's Bar & Burger
121 N Main StCasual well-priced burger bar steps from your listing. Welcomes late night crowds, good beer selection. Get the crack fries. Do it! LOL
Specializing in take out/delivery....Great pizza offering take out late night, this pizza is definitely a local staple.
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Pizza Marvin
374 Wickenden StSpecializing in take out/delivery....Great pizza offering take out late night, this pizza is definitely a local staple.
Hometown Cafe and Poké Bar
185 Camp StLOCAL MUST TRY! Great spot and delicious poke!
Delicous food, (duck wings are a MUST) and craft cocktails makes for a great experience, try this place with Moniker brewery, Beer on Earth and Bayberry Beer Hall
23 locals recommend
The Slow Rhode
425 W Fountain StDelicous food, (duck wings are a MUST) and craft cocktails makes for a great experience, try this place with Moniker brewery, Beer on Earth and Bayberry Beer Hall
Known for seafood, get your Rhode Island lobster here and dine in style. White tablecloths and high end atmosphere.
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Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StKnown for seafood, get your Rhode Island lobster here and dine in style. White tablecloths and high end atmosphere.
Take out and delivery until super late, their stuffed pizzzas are Chicago style and SOOOOOO good!
7 locals recommend
Sicilia's Pizzeria
181 Atwells AveTake out and delivery until super late, their stuffed pizzzas are Chicago style and SOOOOOO good!
Walkable off Benefit Street! Waterfront beautiful mecca of everything vegan, offering a grab and go section as well as two other restaurants with everything vegan. Inside and outside seating, then take a walk and have a photoshoot at the Pedestrian bridge!
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Plant City
334 S Water StWalkable off Benefit Street! Waterfront beautiful mecca of everything vegan, offering a grab and go section as well as two other restaurants with everything vegan. Inside and outside seating, then take a walk and have a photoshoot at the Pedestrian bridge!
Haruki East
172 Wayland AveDelightful atmosphere and best sushi in town
Beautiful views of the Providence River and sushi is beautifully plated and delicious
Jacky's Galaxie and Sushi Bar
1488 Mineral Spring AveBeautiful views of the Providence River and sushi is beautifully plated and delicious
Gift Horse
Excellent seafood, craft drinks, HOT SPOT ALERT!
Haruki East
172 Wayland AveAmazing Sushi, 20+ years in the business, excellent reputation
BEautiful restaurant, unassuming and a Trojan horse that will blow your mind!
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New Rivers
7 Steeple StBEautiful restaurant, unassuming and a Trojan horse that will blow your mind!
Liquor/Beer Stores
Steps from your listing. Staff is cool and its next to the supermarket!
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High Spirit Liquors
559 N Main StSteps from your listing. Staff is cool and its next to the supermarket!
Great selection of wine and spirits, located off Benefit street. Staff is so friendly! Free tastings on Thursdays at 5pm!!!
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Bin 312 Wine Cellar
312 S Main StGreat selection of wine and spirits, located off Benefit street. Staff is so friendly! Free tastings on Thursdays at 5pm!!!
Boutique style wine shop with craft beers and knowledgeable staff to assist!
9 locals recommend
Campus Fine Wines
127 Brook StBoutique style wine shop with craft beers and knowledgeable staff to assist!
Supermarket
3 blocks form your listing! High end wonderfully stocked market offering a bakery, monster cheese section, prepared foods, organic and vegan options to delight anyone!
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Whole Foods Market
601 N Main St3 blocks form your listing! High end wonderfully stocked market offering a bakery, monster cheese section, prepared foods, organic and vegan options to delight anyone!
Eastside Marketplace
165 Pitman StTerrific market offers essentials and more.
Breakfast/Coffee Spots
Cafe Choklad
2 Thomas StSimple coffee shop with tasty pastries.
Starbucks
468 Angell StWallking distance and next to the supermarket and liquor store!
Colorful classic diner with a family that runs it, they are so kind and the food is great.
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Brickway On Wickenden
234 Wickenden StColorful classic diner with a family that runs it, they are so kind and the food is great.
The Nitro Bar
228 BroadwayCoffee is insanely good, worth going across town for!!
Providence Bagel
695 N Main StAwesome bagels, worth the trip, do the drive through!
Sydney Providence
400 Exchange StExquisite little coffee shop
Activities
Old school arcade paradise! Pay admission at the door and all the machines are quarter free!! Pac-man, Q-bert, donkey kong, Space Invaders, you name it! Air Hockey, skeeball, SUPER FUN!
Family Friendly when open during the day! (Check 1st)
AND YES THERES A BAR!
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Freeplay Bar & Arcade
182 Pine StOld school arcade paradise! Pay admission at the door and all the machines are quarter free!! Pac-man, Q-bert, donkey kong, Space Invaders, you name it! Air Hockey, skeeball, SUPER FUN!
Family Friendly when open during the day! (Check 1st)
AND YES THERES A BAR!
Providence Tattoo
270 Wickenden StreetBecause WHY NOT?!?!
AWESOME EXPERIENCE ALERT! Rent a kayak and paddle down the Providence River! Solo or with someone its always a good time!
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Providence Kayak
101 Bridge StAWESOME EXPERIENCE ALERT! Rent a kayak and paddle down the Providence River! Solo or with someone its always a good time!
Drop in classes available year round. Call and reserve a spot and be ready to get your sweat on! Classes are 30 or 45 minutes
CYCLEBAR
23 Providence PlDrop in classes available year round. Call and reserve a spot and be ready to get your sweat on! Classes are 30 or 45 minutes
Rent a bike and DO NOT MISS thier coffee, locals absolutely swear by it!
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Dash Bicycle Shop
230 BroadwayRent a bike and DO NOT MISS thier coffee, locals absolutely swear by it!
Elephants, giraffes, hippos, petting zoo, monkeys, flamingos, camels!
190 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveElephants, giraffes, hippos, petting zoo, monkeys, flamingos, camels!
Located in an old mill building this place is stunning to look at and fun to play too!
14 locals recommend
Breaktime Bowl and Bar
999 Main StLocated in an old mill building this place is stunning to look at and fun to play too!
Call for a drop in class and enjoy a Vinyasa class. They have some $10 ONE HOUR classes during the week at 8am!
Providence Power Yoga 365
365 Eddy StreetCall for a drop in class and enjoy a Vinyasa class. They have some $10 ONE HOUR classes during the week at 8am!
Rent a boke at Dash bikes and take a ride through Providence!
Woonasquatucket River Greenway Bike Path
Woonasquatucket River GreenwayRent a boke at Dash bikes and take a ride through Providence!
AQUA Providence
1 Orms StreetPoolside bar indoors!
Grab a day pass and enjoy salt baths, saunas and steam. Relax in a fluffy robe and enjoy their spa waters. Great day activity in the winter!
The Bodhi Spa Providence
186 BroadwayGrab a day pass and enjoy salt baths, saunas and steam. Relax in a fluffy robe and enjoy their spa waters. Great day activity in the winter!
Gather
Glassblowing fun! Make a reservation!