- Our list of the best things to do in Providence, Rhode Island, features the top 394 nearby activities — including 180 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Providence, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Providence, RI , followed by 362 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Fall River, North Kingstown, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Cranston, Jamestown, Foxboro, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Attleboro, Franklin, East Providence, Smithfield, Bristol, Cumberland, Taunton, Coventry, Portsmouth, Warren, Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Wickford, Stoughton, Medfield, Saunderstown, Narragansett, Exeter, Harrisville, Little Compton, Dennis Port and Chepachet
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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Providence River is a tidal river and was once the border between the English New England colonies and the Dutch colony of New Netherland. The river is the meeting place of the annual WaterFire Festival.
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Offering an extensive variety of events, the Rhode Island Convention Center attracts tourists and locals alike. Events include roller derby, comic cons, beer festivals, pet shows, concerts, and plays to appeal to anyone's sense of entertainment.
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Home ice to the Boston Bruins' AHL-affiliate team the Providence Bruins, the Dunkin' Donuts Center also houses basketball's Providence College Friars. The events arena's calendar includes sporting events, concerts and family shows.
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A minimalist but pleasant and scenic park, Prospect Park is a small bit of wooded green space with benches, ample shade, and an imposing statue of Roger Williams at its center.
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A waterfront park, India Point Park features a network of walking and jogging paths that provide scenic views, as well as covered picnic areas and shady places to sit. The park also has a boat house, and offers sailing lessons.
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Featuring over 150 stores, Providence Place Mall is the shopping center of Rhode Island. With an IMAX theater at the top of its entertainment level, shop, dine, and relax all in one place.
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Friendly staff and clean facilities make the Providence Train Station a welcome stop among travelers. Its central location makes this station a convenient option for travelers taking day trips to Boston or catching a flight.
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Located in a renovated department store, Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel offers music events for every music preference. With a vintage atmosphere, Lupo's has attracted headliners such as Green Day, Foo Fighters, Willie Nelson, and Radiohead.
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A cozy and historic shopping are, Market Square has unparalleled architecture and atmosphere. The square is populated by many artisans and street performers who perform trades such as dancing, singing, painting, chalk art, and magic.
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Featuring reserve-able seats, Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX showcases newly released films in its IMAX auditoriums. The cinema has a full lobby bar with mixed drinks and cocktails that visitors can bring into the auditorium with them.