Guidebook for Providence
Parks & Nature
Just made the list of the top 10 beaches in America. Best beach for families--crowded in summer, and an hour's drive south of here (totally worth it! even better to go on a weekday when there is less traffic).
127 locals recommend
Misquamicut State Beach
Just made the list of the top 10 beaches in America. Best beach for families--crowded in summer, and an hour's drive south of here (totally worth it! even better to go on a weekday when there is less traffic).
Barden Family Orchard
56 Elmdale Rdapple picking! and pumpkins!
Awesome park on the water - watch the boats go by, play some soccer, enjoy the playground, take a walk.
82 locals recommend
India Point Park
201 India StAwesome park on the water - watch the boats go by, play some soccer, enjoy the playground, take a walk.
walking or hiking (paved or trails). bring your dog on leash. scramble on some boulders. check out the pond.
58 locals recommend
Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock Rdwalking or hiking (paved or trails). bring your dog on leash. scramble on some boulders. check out the pond.
Fargnoli Park And Water Park
945 Smith Stfun playground with both big kids and little kids areas
Food Scene
Los Andes
903 Chalkstone Avenationally known peruvian/bolivian food with fabulous service
Pane e Vino
365 Atwells Avebest italian in providence (which is saying something!)
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar
76 S Main StIan's hands-down favorite restaurant in Providence
best classic seafood restuarant--on the fancier side. what legal seafood should be...
43 locals recommend
Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main Stbest classic seafood restuarant--on the fancier side. what legal seafood should be...
Haruki East
172 Wayland AveBest Japanese in Providence
vegetarian restaurant with a cafe area. great for brunch or other meals
97 locals recommend
The Grange
166 Broadwayvegetarian restaurant with a cafe area. great for brunch or other meals
best brunch in providence--beware that there can be a wait and they don't take reservations. lunch and dinner are also fabulous here. chef derek wagner is a james beard nominee.
122 locals recommend
nicks on broadway
500 Broadwaybest brunch in providence--beware that there can be a wait and they don't take reservations. lunch and dinner are also fabulous here. chef derek wagner is a james beard nominee.
also a bar. great place, amazing mac n cheese and pretty much everything else.
9 locals recommend
Thee Red Fez
49 Peck Stalso a bar. great place, amazing mac n cheese and pretty much everything else.
lovely food, nice but not pretentious atmosphere. fish is always a good choice here!
49 locals recommend
Broadway Bistro
205 Broadwaylovely food, nice but not pretentious atmosphere. fish is always a good choice here!
north
122 Fountain StNorth is one of those places you just have to experience. Go.
Just a classic nice restaurant with delish food, right in the heart of downtown.
37 locals recommend
Gracie's
194 Washington StJust a classic nice restaurant with delish food, right in the heart of downtown.
in a fantastic old building, awesome food and fancy drinks. a bit on the pricey side, but so good!
35 locals recommend
The Dorrance
60 Dorrance Stin a fantastic old building, awesome food and fancy drinks. a bit on the pricey side, but so good!
Kabob and Curry
261 Thayer Stgreat indian
Not Just Snacks
833 Hope Stgreat indian!
Ran Zan Japanese Restaurant
1084 Hope Stfabulous sushi, low-key restaurant
Den Den Café Asiana
161 Benefit Styummy! (but be warned, always filled with students)
Seven Stars Bakery
342 Broadwaybest bakery in providence (also one on broadway)
Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden Stbest coffee in providence, been around forever
great bakery/cafe--fab coffee drinks, pastries, bread and breakfast/lunch options. free wifi. outdoor patio seating in nice weather.
16 locals recommend
Olga's Cup & Saucer
103 Point Stgreat bakery/cafe--fab coffee drinks, pastries, bread and breakfast/lunch options. free wifi. outdoor patio seating in nice weather.
gorgeous hidden spot. delish food. duck wings are amazing! art deco decor.
57 locals recommend
Loie Fuller's
164 Danielson Pikegorgeous hidden spot. delish food. duck wings are amazing! art deco decor.
White Electric Coffee
711 Westminster Stvery "providence" coffee shop
clean and bright hole in the wall right by Brwon University with the best falafel in the city. been going here for 20 years and it never disappoints!
39 locals recommend
East Side Pockets
278 Thayer Stclean and bright hole in the wall right by Brwon University with the best falafel in the city. been going here for 20 years and it never disappoints!
AS220
115 Empire Stgreat place to grab lunch--interesting menu, all fresh with a side of art.
Right around the corner. Love the grilled chicken and the black bean burgers. Try a hotdog made the traditional way (order it "all the way").
Baba's Original New York System
424 Smith StRight around the corner. Love the grilled chicken and the black bean burgers. Try a hotdog made the traditional way (order it "all the way").
homemade ice cream. they have a flavor called fluffernutter. it's exactly what you would expect only better.
43 locals recommend
Three Sisters
1070 Hope Sthomemade ice cream. they have a flavor called fluffernutter. it's exactly what you would expect only better.
LaSalle Bakery
993 Smith Styummy traditional italian goodies
Drinks & Nightlife
Lili Marlene's
422 Atwells Avegreat little spot for drinks and a few snacks (no full menu)
The Avery
18 Luongo Squarefabulous drinks, cool decor, local favorite (note: no food)
great drinks, cool atmosphere, hidden in a room behind the restaurant in the dean hotel)
8 locals recommend
The Magdalenae Room
122 Fountain Stgreat drinks, cool atmosphere, hidden in a room behind the restaurant in the dean hotel)
Sightseeing
Rhode Island State House
82 Smith StAmazing architecture and history
The only national park in RI. Learn about RI's origins and what makes our awesome state unique.
9 locals recommend
Roger Williams National Memorial
282 N Main StThe only national park in RI. Learn about RI's origins and what makes our awesome state unique.
Brown University
Beautiful university campus - take a stroll around!
The name kind of says it all. They also usually have fun quotes on the sign on their lawn.
9 locals recommend
First Baptist Church in America
75 N Main StThe name kind of says it all. They also usually have fun quotes on the sign on their lawn.
Touro Synagogue
85 Touro StFirst synagogue in the US
1.5 mile dirt walking path in the middle divider - great place to walk, look at houses, enjoy a nice day. park at one end or the other and walk down and back.
32 locals recommend
Blackstone Boulevard
Blackstone Boulevard1.5 mile dirt walking path in the middle divider - great place to walk, look at houses, enjoy a nice day. park at one end or the other and walk down and back.
Entertainment & Activities
Outdoor ice rink in winter months right in the center of downtown!
8 locals recommend
Alex and Ani City Center
2 2 Kennedy PlazaOutdoor ice rink in winter months right in the center of downtown!
Real couches, food and drinks in the theater, and artsy-fartsy films. What more could you want?
30 locals recommend
Cable Car Cinema & Cafe
204 S Main StReal couches, food and drinks in the theater, and artsy-fartsy films. What more could you want?
an awesome and huge city park with a wonderful zoo and a nearby carousel (open year round, but check days and hours)
190 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Avean awesome and huge city park with a wonderful zoo and a nearby carousel (open year round, but check days and hours)
Providence Ghost Tour
60 Congdon StProvidence Ghost Walk
251 Benefit StShopping
Lore Collection
144 Brook StArt and gifts. Lovely spot.
Rhody Craft
769 Hope Stall things handmade in RI
Frog & Toad - East
795 Hope Stcoolest little boutique gift store ever. crazy and fun stuff.
Stock Culinary Goods
756 Hope Stso many lovely things for your kitchen and dining needs.
quite a nice mall as things go... dave and busters and movie theater also add fun options for rainy days.
183 locals recommend
Providence Place Mall
Providence Placequite a nice mall as things go... dave and busters and movie theater also add fun options for rainy days.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StALDI
539 Smith StStop & Shop
850 Manton Ave