Downtown Providence Travel Guide
Visit Downtown Providence
Popular places to visit
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Waterplace Park
Explore the great outdoors at Waterplace Park, a lovely green space in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Providence Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Providence Children's Museum during your travels to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Brown University
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Providence Ghosts Phantoms and Poltergeists Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Providence
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.
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.
Upper South Providence
If you're spending some time in Upper South Providence, Alphonso Street Tot Lot and Davey Lopes Park are top sights worth seeing.
Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Boyle Square while you're in town.
Valley
Though Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like WaterFire Arts Center and Veterans Memorial Auditorium.