Guidebook for Providence
Drinks & Nightlife
Almost a secret spot if you don't know where to look for it on Eddy Street, just off of Westminster in the Down City district. Great drinks, hot pretzels, and a late night food menu. Fun spot, feels like a New York bar dropped into Providence. Great for people watching and a night out.
61 locals recommend
The Eddy
95 Eddy StAlmost a secret spot if you don't know where to look for it on Eddy Street, just off of Westminster in the Down City district. Great drinks, hot pretzels, and a late night food menu. Fun spot, feels like a New York bar dropped into Providence. Great for people watching and a night out.
It's a local favorite for a beer and a burger and a surprise bowl of bibimbap and other Korean menu items
24 locals recommend
Ivy Tavern
758 Hope StIt's a local favorite for a beer and a burger and a surprise bowl of bibimbap and other Korean menu items
On a clear night the views are beautiful and it's one of the best views of the city and the iconic Superman Building
46 locals recommend
Rooftop at the ProvidenceG
100 Dorrance StreetOn a clear night the views are beautiful and it's one of the best views of the city and the iconic Superman Building
You might drive by this perfect little bar on the far West end of town. The store front looks like a non-descript lingerie shop, but inside is a cozy little bar with great drinks. Great if you're willing to venture out late nights.
23 locals recommend
Justine's
11 Olneyville SquareYou might drive by this perfect little bar on the far West end of town. The store front looks like a non-descript lingerie shop, but inside is a cozy little bar with great drinks. Great if you're willing to venture out late nights.
Nearby
Local public library within walking distance from the house. It's a quiet place to study or work during the day, and you can also rent DVDs or take community courses or workshops here.
Rochambeau Library
708 Hope StLocal public library within walking distance from the house. It's a quiet place to study or work during the day, and you can also rent DVDs or take community courses or workshops here.
Sightseeing
Also known as Block Island, this is the perfect place for a day trip in the Summer months. Jump on the ferry at Point Judith in Galilee and cross Block Island sound. There are some great, calm swimming beaches, plus bike and moped rentals to see the beautiful views and quaint houses. It can be quite crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so go during the week if you have the time. And I highly recommend going to see Mohegan Bluffs. The views are spectacular, and if you're willing to scurry down the rocks to the beach, it's a really lovely spot to build rock sculptures and watch the crashing seas.
33 locals recommend
New Shoreham
Also known as Block Island, this is the perfect place for a day trip in the Summer months. Jump on the ferry at Point Judith in Galilee and cross Block Island sound. There are some great, calm swimming beaches, plus bike and moped rentals to see the beautiful views and quaint houses. It can be quite crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so go during the week if you have the time. And I highly recommend going to see Mohegan Bluffs. The views are spectacular, and if you're willing to scurry down the rocks to the beach, it's a really lovely spot to build rock sculptures and watch the crashing seas.
Arts & Culture
This is both a commercial space for commerce and artist studios. You can shop for unique arts and crafts from the artisans who work there, and on Saturday in the winter, you can shop at the Winter Farmers Market where all kinds of local produce can be purchased from regional farmers and merchants.
11 locals recommend
Hope Artiste Village
1005 Main StThis is both a commercial space for commerce and artist studios. You can shop for unique arts and crafts from the artisans who work there, and on Saturday in the winter, you can shop at the Winter Farmers Market where all kinds of local produce can be purchased from regional farmers and merchants.
Great museum that mixes the old with the new. Two building full of contemporary art, as well as a fairly decent collection of design, furniture, and old school art, and Sunday's are free to the general public.
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main StGreat museum that mixes the old with the new. Two building full of contemporary art, as well as a fairly decent collection of design, furniture, and old school art, and Sunday's are free to the general public.
Beautiful, old library that is a historic building and is a member supported lending library. If you're looking for a really quiet, cozy place to get some work done, this is your spot! https://providenceathenaeum.org/
58 locals recommend
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StBeautiful, old library that is a historic building and is a member supported lending library. If you're looking for a really quiet, cozy place to get some work done, this is your spot! https://providenceathenaeum.org/
The preeminent theater in Rhode Island. Great place to see some of the best actors in New England do their thing. Great plays and centrally located in Down City near all the great restaurants.
49 locals recommend
Trinity Repertory Company
201 Washington StThe preeminent theater in Rhode Island. Great place to see some of the best actors in New England do their thing. Great plays and centrally located in Down City near all the great restaurants.
A community centered arts organization in the heart of Down City where there’s something for everyone. Go see some art, hear a local youth group, or have a bite to eat. It’s a local institution that welcomes all.
41 locals recommend
AS220
115 Empire StA community centered arts organization in the heart of Down City where there’s something for everyone. Go see some art, hear a local youth group, or have a bite to eat. It’s a local institution that welcomes all.
Parks & Nature
This is a very scenic bike path that you can pick up near India Point park on the East Side of Providence, and you can ride the full length, which will take you all the way to Bristol, RI. It's recently been upgraded and is a good challenge for anyone who has a decent bike and strong legs. And there are plenty of places to stop along the way. I recommend stopping in Warren and going to either Blounts Clamshack in the summer, or Eli's Restaurant for a bite to eat before you return back to Providence.
71 locals recommend
East Bay Bike Path
This is a very scenic bike path that you can pick up near India Point park on the East Side of Providence, and you can ride the full length, which will take you all the way to Bristol, RI. It's recently been upgraded and is a good challenge for anyone who has a decent bike and strong legs. And there are plenty of places to stop along the way. I recommend stopping in Warren and going to either Blounts Clamshack in the summer, or Eli's Restaurant for a bite to eat before you return back to Providence.
Great for hiking or trail running. Well-maintained park with a lake that's open for swimming in the summer months. It's a short drive from Providence, and a great place to view fall foliage when the leaves change.
58 locals recommend
Lincoln Woods State Park
101 Table Rock RdGreat for hiking or trail running. Well-maintained park with a lake that's open for swimming in the summer months. It's a short drive from Providence, and a great place to view fall foliage when the leaves change.
This park runs looks Southwest into Narragansett Bay. It has a great jogging path, large field, and markers that provide details about the historical significance of this former busy port in the early history of Providence and Rhode Island
82 locals recommend
India Point Park
201 India StThis park runs looks Southwest into Narragansett Bay. It has a great jogging path, large field, and markers that provide details about the historical significance of this former busy port in the early history of Providence and Rhode Island
Shopping
Local spa in the neighborhood with great organic products for the skin and home. Plus you can get a facial, indulge in a massage, and the ladies who own the spot are extremely friendly!
Evolve Apothecary and Spa
769 Hope StLocal spa in the neighborhood with great organic products for the skin and home. Plus you can get a facial, indulge in a massage, and the ladies who own the spot are extremely friendly!
Looking for a unique handmade gift? This is the spot, in addition to featuring great craft items that were either made in or by artist from Rhode Island, you can also find wonderful cards, and great Rhody-themed t-shirts.
11 locals recommend
Rhody Craft
769 Hope StLooking for a unique handmade gift? This is the spot, in addition to featuring great craft items that were either made in or by artist from Rhode Island, you can also find wonderful cards, and great Rhody-themed t-shirts.
A neighbor institution founded by RISD Graduates, it the perfect place to find irreverent Rhode Island-themed gifts, t-shirts and memorabilia.
36 locals recommend
Frog & Toad - East
795 Hope StA neighbor institution founded by RISD Graduates, it the perfect place to find irreverent Rhode Island-themed gifts, t-shirts and memorabilia.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StNikki's Liquor
32 Branch AveGreat store for wine and spirits and craft beers.