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Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, known as The Creative Capital, combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the culture and sophistication of a big city. With a thriving arts community, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, outstanding hotels, a renowned restaurant scene, and so many things to do, Providence is the perfect place to visit.


Things To Do
April Vacation
Head to Providence this April vacation, where you’ll find lots of fun things to do to keep boredom at bay.
Easter Dining & Events
Home to renowned chefs and gracious hospitality, Rhode Island is the perfect setting for your Easter celebrations. Start planning your Easter weekend by checking out the calendar of dining specials and events below.

Welcome to
ProvidenceSome of Providence’s greatest assets are its vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own distinct personality, unique history and welcoming community. Together, they have made Providence “America’s Coolest City” (GQ) and “America’s Favorite City” (Travel + Leisure). We invite you to get out and...

Downtown
The busy city streets of Washington, 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...

Federal Hill
Providence’s historic Federal Hill neighborhood spans iconic Atwells Avenue and the surrounding streets. Largely settled by Italian-American immigrants in the early 1900s, Federal Hill effuses a sense of warmth and community that embraces visitors and locals alike. While the neighborhood has evolved, the influence of...

College Hill & Benefit Street
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.

West End
Providence’s West End includes the areas around Broadway, West Fountain Street and Luongo Square. This also includes part of Westminster Street, where the street moves away from the downtown business center and the landscape is a mix of residences and urban businesses. The commercial corridor along Westminster Street...

Thayer Street
Thayer Street, in the heart of the Brown University neighborhood, is a vibrant and constantly evolving area. With dozens of unique businesses, the neighborhood caters to the college crowd but is also beloved by academics and locals. Thayer consistently refreshes its offerings to stay current and engaging in the...

Wayland Square
The Wayland Square neighborhood runs along the edge of the Seekonk River. It boasts the charms of a classic New England neighborhood, with the conveniences of city living within close proximity. The area is rich in diversity, spanning all ages as college students, senior citizens, young couples and families all reside...

Hope Street / Summit
Community resonates in this neighborhood tucked on the East Side of Providence on a stretch of road aptly named Hope Street. Discover vibrant streets lined with historic houses and get a feel for why The Huffington Post named Providence one of the “Top 10 Most Walkable Cities.” Visitors and locals alike will be met...

Fox Point / Wickenden Street
Fox Point is a relaxed and walkable neighborhood with a diverse mix of college students, urban professionals and academics. The area has an eclectic, cool vibe. Old and new are juxtaposed, as vintage and modern meet, and shops and restaurants converge. This area played an important role in the development of Providence...

RiverWalk
Stroll along the area around the Providence River and discover a number of quaint shops and tantalizing restaurants, as well as historic monuments and landmarks of note. South Main Street offers a number of great options for browsing. The dining choices are plentiful and just one meal may help you understand why...

Jewelry & Innovation District
The iconic towers of the Narragansett Electric Company rise high above the Providence skyline illuminating the night sky with the glow of their red lights. They point towards a neighborhood that was once a thriving hub of jewelry manufacturing and is now poised to be a center of innovation. The “Jewelry District” has...

Broad Street
The Broad Street neighborhood is most notable for its international character, especially its distinctive concentration of markets, restaurants, and festivals that reflect the cultures of those who live there. The street itself is a vibrant commercial center filled with entertainment, food, and local small businesses....

Elmhurst & Mt. Pleasant
Visit Elmhurst and Mt. Pleasant and discover vibrant restaurants, delicious bakeries and many locally owned small businesses. These neighborhoods include many single- and multi-family homes, as well as the Rhode Island College campus.

Elmwood
Located directly off Interstate 95, the Elmwood neighborhood is an epicenter of multicultural activity in the city. On this stretch of road, there are more than a dozen different countries represented by neighborhood businesses and community organizations. Locals refer to the Elmwood area, which includes the South...

Silver Lake & Olneyville
Around the turn of the 20th century, communities of Italian immigrants settled these streets. Now home to a worldlier population, the Silver Lake, Olneyville and Valley Street neighborhoods merge, as flavors and cultures meld in this city area. Being spread out, this community is better traveled by car or explored by...

Smith Hill
The Smith Hill area, bordering downtown, is home to the august Rhode Island State House, one of the most impressive in the nation, as well as Providence College, a premier institution of higher education. Shopping is plentiful and residential areas range from modern apartment living in refurbished mill buildings to...
Events in Providence
No matter when you plan your visit, you will find something fun to do. From historic tours to WaterFire, performing arts to food festivals, and everything in between, there are events for every season.
Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall!
- Farm Fresh RI
- Apr 6, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Return of the Dinosaurs
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Apr 6, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
Monday Trivia at Diego’s East Side
- Diego's Providence East Side Restaurant
- Apr 7, 2025 - Mar 22, 2027
2025 Members Open Exhibition: Flights of Imagination
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 1, 2025 - May 11, 2025
La Tempestad — The Tempest
- Trinity Rep
- Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
The Bristol Art Museum's Flights of Imagination
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 1, 2025 - May 11, 2025
Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl
- AS220
- Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 11, 2026
Spring Afternoon Tea
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Apr 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025
BOGO Sandwich Thursdays
- Newport Vineyards
- Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025
Comedy BRUNCH Tour!
- Comedy Bus
- Apr 5, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Wednesdays with Kolton Davis at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Apr 2, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Apr 3, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026