Neighborhoods
Providence’s Little Italy and so much more!!! Plan ahead for your trip and parking during weekend
134 locals recommend
Federal Hill
Providence’s Little Italy and so much more!!! Plan ahead for your trip and parking during weekend
A “best kept New England travel secret”, a wonderful walking town and food destination.
18 locals recommend
Pawtuxet Village
2218 Broad StA “best kept New England travel secret”, a wonderful walking town and food destination.
Ideal place for strolling, shopping and snacking. A bunch of shops, coffee and restaurants. Best time to visit is afternoon and weekend nights
Main Street
Main StreetIdeal place for strolling, shopping and snacking. A bunch of shops, coffee and restaurants. Best time to visit is afternoon and weekend nights
Greenwich Bay inlet saltwater beach with restaurants, boat ramps, marinas, and other facilities nearby. Great for picnicking, beach relaxing, swimming, playgrounds, and other activities
20 locals recommend
Oakland Beach
885 Oakland Beach AveGreenwich Bay inlet saltwater beach with restaurants, boat ramps, marinas, and other facilities nearby. Great for picnicking, beach relaxing, swimming, playgrounds, and other activities
The College Hill neighborhood is home to many historic and cultural sites and residences, as well as world-class educational institutions, such as the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Brown University. Filled with art and history, this iconic area has many treasures to visit.
100 locals recommend
Brown University
The College Hill neighborhood is home to many historic and cultural sites and residences, as well as world-class educational institutions, such as the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Brown University. Filled with art and history, this iconic area has many treasures to visit.
Westminster and Weybosset are central to downtown Providence and at the hub of commercial and retail growth. Notable companies call the city home, as do many restaurants, theaters and institutes for higher education, such as Johnson & Wales University and a campus of the University of Rhode Island. The Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Rhode Island Convention Center and numerous hotels are located along these roads, with residential living juxtaposed against this bustling scene. Stroll the streets and enjoy a city alive with creativity
Westminster Street & Weybosset Street
Westminster and Weybosset are central to downtown Providence and at the hub of commercial and retail growth. Notable companies call the city home, as do many restaurants, theaters and institutes for higher education, such as Johnson & Wales University and a campus of the University of Rhode Island. The Dunkin’ Donuts Center, Rhode Island Convention Center and numerous hotels are located along these roads, with residential living juxtaposed against this bustling scene. Stroll the streets and enjoy a city alive with creativity
Shopping
Garden City Center
100 Midway RdProvidence Place Mall
Providence PlaceSightseeing
one of Rhode Island’s most adored attractions. Explore this beautifully landscaped 40-acre zoo — one of the nation’s oldest — and find African elephants, Masai giraffes, zebras, red pandas, snow leopards, moon bears, a Komodo dragon and more in naturalistic settings
190 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Aveone of Rhode Island’s most adored attractions. Explore this beautifully landscaped 40-acre zoo — one of the nation’s oldest — and find African elephants, Masai giraffes, zebras, red pandas, snow leopards, moon bears, a Komodo dragon and more in naturalistic settings
The bridge connects Providence's East Side, full of shops and dining options, to the Innovation District, with its bustling businesses and facilities like the new Wexford Innovation Center.
You'll find restaurants on the east side of the river, including Hemenway's, Dave's Coffee and the newly-opened Plant City, along with shops all along South Main Street. Check out the East Side Historic Walking Tour. On the west side of the bridge, you'll find the Jewelry District with plenty of historic landmarks to visit. Check out the Jewelry District Historic Walking Tour.
14 locals recommend
Providence River Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
Bridge StreetThe bridge connects Providence's East Side, full of shops and dining options, to the Innovation District, with its bustling businesses and facilities like the new Wexford Innovation Center.
You'll find restaurants on the east side of the river, including Hemenway's, Dave's Coffee and the newly-opened Plant City, along with shops all along South Main Street. Check out the East Side Historic Walking Tour. On the west side of the bridge, you'll find the Jewelry District with plenty of historic landmarks to visit. Check out the Jewelry District Historic Walking Tour.
Waterplace Park
Memorial Boulevard