Best hotels in Providence
Providence Marriott Downtown
1 Orms Street, RI, 02904
Relax how you like in the outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and full-service spa at the three-star Providence Marriott Downtown. It’s a couple of blocks away from the Rhode Island State House, further up the river, and you’re a short walk from Downtown attractions.
Graduate Providence
11 Dorrance Street, RI, 02903
Stay in a prime Downtown spot, next to Providence Place Mall at the four-star Graduate Providence. Standing proud since 1922, it combines everything that makes the capital great from its historic wood-paneled walls, magnificent views, to fine dining at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks restaurant.
The Dean Hotel
122 Fountain Street, RI, 02903
Located in the Downtown arts district, this four-star brick bohemian boutique hotel is a trendy throwback, complete with its original cage lift. While spacious rooms and studios, with a contemporary Asian-American restaurant, bring the Dean Hotel into the modern day.
Best restaurants in Providence
Gracie’s
194 Washington Street, RI, 02903
Find fine dining in Downtown that focuses on the flavors of the season at Gracie’s. Sourcing fresh, local ingredients, some from their own rooftop garden, the menu constantly changes based on the time of year. The five or seven-course tasting menus offer a diverse and delectable introduction.
Oberlin
186 Union Street, RI, 02903
The Ocean State is famous for its seafood and this Italian-American restaurant serves up sumptuous scallops, marinated mussels, raw fish crudo and more. Handmade pasta small plates and sourdough breads are further favorites, if you’re looking to enjoy a light bite.
Nicks On Broadway
500 Broadway, RI, 02909
Casual classic diner vibes mix with an outstanding menu, packed with new American dining and close to Federal Hill. Visit for an atmospheric brunch or an elegant evening meal, made up of Rhode Island oysters, a New England cheese plate, herb roasted chicken and more delights.
Best attractions in Providence
RISD Museum of Art
20 North Main Street, RI, 02903
The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is one of the country’s top art colleges, with an incredible collection housed in its riverside museum. Admire paintings and sculptures by masters including Matisse, Picasso and Homer. You can also view video installations and more than 26,000 objects in the historical and contemporary textiles and dress collection.
Rhode Island State House
82 Smith Street, RI, 02903
Delve into Rhode Island history inside the state’s landmark white marble Capitol Building, a fine piece of architecture itself, with the world’s fourth-largest self-supported dome. Join a free guided tour or wander around yourself, pausing to examine a gun from the Battle of Gettysburg, a replica Liberty Bell and admire Gilbert Stuart’s incredible painting of George Washington.
Brown University
RI, 02912
Founded in 1764, Brown University is one of the country’s oldest higher education institutes. Today, you can take a free tour of the campus, or visit highlights including the library, art and historical artifacts in the David Winton Bell Gallery and Brown's Environmental Center. The latter, a huge glass house filled with exotic plants.