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In Providence you can do your own thing.Sample the latest dishes at a red-hotrestaurant. Score a one-of-a-kind find in distinctive neighborhood shops.We’ve got tons of public art, great museums, award-winningtheaterandcool music. Plus, we’re affordable and easy to get to.With so many options, you can curate a vacation that is uniquely yours.Pick your Providence today.
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WaterFire Providence
Providence's signature event is WaterFire, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the three rivers in downtown Providence. Created by local artist Barnaby Evans, WaterFire has become a must-see for visitors.
Providence Area Attractions
You'll find a wide variety ofattractionsin Providence and throughout Rhode Island. Take a look below and start planning some fun.
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Base Station VR Lounge
Base Station VR Lounge is Rhode Island’s first dedicated virtual reality arcade/lounge. Whether...
Dave & Buster's is the most fun you can have, all under one roof! Dave & Buster's is the one and...
Experience Rhode Island Tours
A family-owned business, Experience RI was started by brothers who grew up in Rhode Island. Together...
Gather: Glass Blowing Studio
Gather is a dynamic, multi-faceted studio of creators who make memorable glassblowing experiences...
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Set in one of Newport's most magnificent architectural sites, the Hall of Fame features a...
La Gondola
Want to enjoy an authentic Venetian experience in the heart of Providence? Take a journey with us...
Adventure awaits at Mulligan’s Island! Imagine a picturesque getaway in the heart of Rhode Island...
Providence Children's Museum
Providence Children’s Museum, Rhode Island’s only hands-on museum especially for children and their...
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Animal Encounters
Roger Williams Park
Historic Providence
Today, many of Providence's historic landmarks are open to the public, including theRISD Museum, the state's leading museum of art and design; the John Brown House Museum, a landmark from the 18th century; and theGovernor Henry Lippitt House Museum,an American National Historic Landmark.
Events in Providence
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- Jun 15, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
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- Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024
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Kayak Rentals at Lincoln Woods State Park
- Providence Kayak Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 9, 2024
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Kayak Rentals in Downtown Providence
- Providence Kayak Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024
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Narrated Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
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Newport International Polo Series 2024
- Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 28, 2024
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Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Jun 15, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
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Pride Boat Rides
- Providence River Boat Company
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Private Boat Charters
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
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Providence Walking Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 11, 2024
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Brown University Public Art Tours
- Brown University
- Jun 15, 2024 - Nov 16, 2024
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Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
- Giuseppe Garibaldi Park and the Welcome Gateway
- Jun 15, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
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GPub House Party Nights
- Providence G Pub
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
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Kayak Rentals in Downtown Providence
- Providence Kayak Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 8, 2024
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La Cage aux Folles
- Trinity Rep
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024
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La Cooperativa - A New Musical Cabarete
- Taconeando Mexican Style Restaurant
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 22, 2024
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Live Music Saturdays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 6, 2026
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Narrated Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
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Once at Wilbury Theatre Group
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
Jun 15
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Jun 15, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
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"Jazz It Up" with Sarto every Saturday Night!
- Sarto
- Jun 15, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
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Comedy BRUNCH Tour!
- Comedy Bus
- Jun 15, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024
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Crime and Cuisine on Federal Hill
- Giuseppe Garibaldi Park and the Welcome Gateway
- Jun 15, 2024 - Dec 1, 2024
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Downcity Providence Food Tour
- Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- Jun 15, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024
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- Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 14, 2024
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GPub House Party Nights
- Providence G Pub
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
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Newport Neighborhood Food Tour
- Rhode Island Red Food Tours
- Jun 15, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
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The Providence Prohibition Tour
- Hotel Providence
- Jun 15, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
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Brunch with Sarto
- Sarto
- Jun 16, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
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- Jun 16, 2024 - Aug 11, 2024
Jun 16
"Jazz It Up" with Sarto every Saturday Night!
- Sarto
- Jun 15, 2024 - Feb 1, 2025
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Comedy @ The Hide Speakeasy
- The George
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 14, 2025
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Comedy Bus Tour
- Comedy Bus
- Jun 15, 2024 - Aug 24, 2024
Jun 15
GPub House Party Nights
- Providence G Pub
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 29, 2024
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Island Saturdays
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Karaoke Night at Audrey's Coffee House and Lounge
Jun 15
Live Music Saturdays at Moonshine Alley
- Moonshine Alley
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 6, 2026
Jun 15
Once at Wilbury Theatre Group
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Jun 15, 2024 - Jun 16, 2024
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Private Boat Charters
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jun 15, 2024 - Oct 26, 2024
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LGBTQ+ Providence
Providence is home to a thriving, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, whose influence may be found in every corner of our city.
Providence Self-Guided Historic Walking Tours
Immerse yourself in Providence's fascinating history, local lore and quirky tales by taking a self-guided walking tour. Explore the historic East Side, the rich culture of the West Side, the evolution of the Jewelry District, the reinvention of Downtown, and the city's early Black history.
Providence Neighborhoods
Some of Providence’s greatest assets are its vibrant, thriving neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own distinct personality, unique history and welcoming community.
Explore the city on foot and see the sites up close on a walking tour. If you’re looking for a more leisurely adventure, sit back, relax and enjoy the views by bus. And, if you’re the seafaring type, hop on board a gondola or riverboat tour of the city.
Local Shopping
From boutiques to department stores, Providence offers ample shopping.