Food Scene
New Harvest Coffee & Spirits
10 Sims AvenueGreat coffee and lots of fun with friends
Bolt Coffee
122 Fountain StLocated in sleek hotel with great coffee and pastries
A bright, spacious cafe serving java drinks, snacks & an upscale version of classic RI coffee milk.
17 locals recommend
Dave's Coffee
341 S Main StA bright, spacious cafe serving java drinks, snacks & an upscale version of classic RI coffee milk.
Funky, eco-friendly stop for pastries & organic sandwiches, plus espresso drinks & cold brew coffee.
10 locals recommend
Small Point Café
230 Westminster StFunky, eco-friendly stop for pastries & organic sandwiches, plus espresso drinks & cold brew coffee.
Busy cafe roasting & serving fair trade, organic coffee on-site, plus herbal teas & outdoor seating.
60 locals recommend
Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StBusy cafe roasting & serving fair trade, organic coffee on-site, plus herbal teas & outdoor seating.
Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
23 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
10 Memorial BlvdOutpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
Local seafood & noted wine list in an airy dining room with a wall of windows alongside the river
43 locals recommend
Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StLocal seafood & noted wine list in an airy dining room with a wall of windows alongside the river
Cozy spot for upscale, locally sourced New American cuisine, with fixed-price menu options.
37 locals recommend
Gracie's
194 Washington StCozy spot for upscale, locally sourced New American cuisine, with fixed-price menu options.
Euro-Italian classic fare, fixed-price menus & rare wines in a historic venue with fireplaces.
2 Pine St
14 locals recommend
Capriccio
2 Pine St
Euro-Italian classic fare, fixed-price menus & rare wines in a historic venue with fireplaces.
2 Pine St
An eatery/antique shop featuring an upscale global menu, historic bar & live music on weekends.
15 locals recommend
CAV Restaurant
14 Imperial PlAn eatery/antique shop featuring an upscale global menu, historic bar & live music on weekends.
Luxe Burger Bar
5 Memorial BlvdAmazing build your own burgers. Best in town.
Designer rolls & aged meats are the draw at this swank fixture, with a raw bar & happy-hour menu.
Ten Prime Steak & Sushi
55 Pine StDesigner rolls & aged meats are the draw at this swank fixture, with a raw bar & happy-hour menu.
Upscale restaurant with a warm ambiance offering modern steakhouse fare, a full bar & many wines.
18 locals recommend
Mills Tavern
101 N Main StUpscale restaurant with a warm ambiance offering modern steakhouse fare, a full bar & many wines.
Serving traditional French bistro favorites in a somewhat high-end setting
10 locals recommend
Pot au Feu
44 Custom House StServing traditional French bistro favorites in a somewhat high-end setting
A vegan & kosher Pan-Asian menu is served in a casual, dark-wood setting with booth seating
10 locals recommend
Veggie Fun
123 Dorrance StA vegan & kosher Pan-Asian menu is served in a casual, dark-wood setting with booth seating
Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill
129 Washington StAmazing authentic Mexican dishes and lots of fun.
Great late night pigging out when you just don't care but love to eat off a truck. Local landmark for 100 years
Haven Bros. Diner
12 Dorrance StGreat late night pigging out when you just don't care but love to eat off a truck. Local landmark for 100 years
Japanese cuisine & Korean stews & barbequed meats in a light & elegant setting with lanterns & art.
8 locals recommend
Sura
232 Westminster StJapanese cuisine & Korean stews & barbequed meats in a light & elegant setting with lanterns & art.
Plant City
334 S Water StVegetarian and Vegan upscale haven.
Legendary and iconic upscale yet casual eatery - famous for their out of this world grilled pizza.
49 locals recommend
Al Forno Restaurant
577 S Water StLegendary and iconic upscale yet casual eatery - famous for their out of this world grilled pizza.
Incredible Peruvian restaurant that is a destination spot - the humble exterior gives way to an oasis that is a sumptuous visual and culinary experience.
88 locals recommend
Los Andes
903 Chalkstone AveIncredible Peruvian restaurant that is a destination spot - the humble exterior gives way to an oasis that is a sumptuous visual and culinary experience.
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
Nationally recognized and award-winning burgers, sandwiches and beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stylish, dimly lit cocktail bar serving classic & creative concoctions along with unique snacks
61 locals recommend
The Eddy
95 Eddy StStylish, dimly lit cocktail bar serving classic & creative concoctions along with unique snacks
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza & small plates served in a relaxed setting with a lively bar scene.
14 locals recommend
figidini
67 Washington StWood-fired Neapolitan pizza & small plates served in a relaxed setting with a lively bar scene.
Sports on lots of TVs with DJs, dancing, trivia nights, food, beer & drinks in a 1902 fire station
6 locals recommend
Ladder 133 Sports Bar & Grill
133 Douglas AveSports on lots of TVs with DJs, dancing, trivia nights, food, beer & drinks in a 1902 fire station
The Strand
79 Washington StAll the best concerts from local artists to big name bands
Rooftop at the ProvidenceG
100 Dorrance StreetThe place to be scene and enjoy the views.
Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain StHundreds of local craft beers
The Avery
18 Luongo SquareGorgeous Art Deco inspired speakeasy cocktail bar.
Mediterranean-to-Rhode island odyssey with glamorous interiors and inventive cocktails.
Marcelino's Boutique Bar
Mediterranean-to-Rhode island odyssey with glamorous interiors and inventive cocktails.
Sightseeing
Waterplace
Weekend lightings of water fires on Providence river, gondola rides
Rhode Island State House
82 Smith StFederal Hill
Famous street to walk, shop, eat and drink
Famous, eclectic college area with a blend of shops, cafes, and eateries. It exudes a unique charm with its historic architecture, colorful storefronts, and lively atmosphere.
15 locals recommend
Wickenden Street
Wickenden StreetFamous, eclectic college area with a blend of shops, cafes, and eateries. It exudes a unique charm with its historic architecture, colorful storefronts, and lively atmosphere.
Thayer Street
Thayer StreetFun college area with everything to do at any time of day and night
Hope Street
Hope StreetUpscale shopping village not to far outside sowncity
Parks & Nature
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveMuseums nature and a zoo
Lots of fun on the waterfront, live music and festivals, sailing and just laying out for some sun.
82 locals recommend
India Point Park
201 India StLots of fun on the waterfront, live music and festivals, sailing and just laying out for some sun.
Arts & Culture
Rhode Island School of Design Store
20 College StAmazing history, free tours on sundays
Providence Performing Arts Center
220 Weybosset StAll of the top plays and broadway shows
Local and national talent showcasing their acting ability
49 locals recommend
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington StLocal and national talent showcasing their acting ability
AS220
115 Empire StBest art scene in providence
Brown University
Speaks for itself
Encouraging discovery and creative expression since 1877, an art museum integrated with the Rhode Island School of Design.
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main StEncouraging discovery and creative expression since 1877, an art museum integrated with the Rhode Island School of Design.
Shopping
High end shopping stores plus everything else you need for the house
183 locals recommend
Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceHigh end shopping stores plus everything else you need for the house
The Arcade
65 Weybosset StLocal shopping boutiques
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StNatural and organic
Serendipity Gourmet
173 Weybosset StHigh end healthy in town prepared foods
CVS
481 Angell StPharmacy and convenience
7-Eleven
460 Smith StUsual chain store sells convenience items