Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
Everything there is good. And they end every meal with a sweet treat.
49 locals recommend
Broadway Bistro
205 BroadwayEverything there is good. And they end every meal with a sweet treat.
Their baked goods are to die for. And the people watching ain't bad either.
170 locals recommend
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayTheir baked goods are to die for. And the people watching ain't bad either.
Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious! You can also pick up deli salads and sandwich fixin's to go. And it's the closest place to pick up the NYT.
20 locals recommend
Hudson Street Deli
68 Hudson StTheir breakfast sandwiches are delicious! You can also pick up deli salads and sandwich fixin's to go. And it's the closest place to pick up the NYT.
Bar and Seafood! It's a cozy atmosphere... you may need reservations for a table. Or get there early and grab a seat at the bar.
23 locals recommend
New Rivers
7 Steeple StBar and Seafood! It's a cozy atmosphere... you may need reservations for a table. Or get there early and grab a seat at the bar.
Great Italian place for picking up everything from olives to cheese to meats to prepared main and side dishes. In house made sandwiches, lattes and a small store for items you won't find at any supermarket. Sit outside in the summertime for people watching and entertainment most evenings.
31 locals recommend
Venda Ravioli
265 Atwells AveGreat Italian place for picking up everything from olives to cheese to meats to prepared main and side dishes. In house made sandwiches, lattes and a small store for items you won't find at any supermarket. Sit outside in the summertime for people watching and entertainment most evenings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky mid century decor and a great patio. They don't really have rose...
80 locals recommend
Ogie's Trailer Park
1155 Westminster StFunky mid century decor and a great patio. They don't really have rose...
Hip speakeasy vibe with live jazz on Wednesdays and Sundays. Good bites and cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Courtland Club
51 Courtland StHip speakeasy vibe with live jazz on Wednesdays and Sundays. Good bites and cocktails.
Arts & Culture
An incredible collection of art and decorative art objects. A great cafe and shop. Free on Sundays!
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main StAn incredible collection of art and decorative art objects. A great cafe and shop. Free on Sundays!
Cozy historical library frequented by Poe and Lovecraft. Free entry.
58 locals recommend
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StCozy historical library frequented by Poe and Lovecraft. Free entry.
Parks & Nature
Close to downtown Providence and the only one with a long shoreline. Not much to do there unless there's a festival, but it's a great place to chill next to the water.
82 locals recommend
India Point Park
201 India StClose to downtown Providence and the only one with a long shoreline. Not much to do there unless there's a festival, but it's a great place to chill next to the water.
Great downtown green space. Especially good for kids because of the universally-accessible playground. Food trucks and beer gardens periodically throughout the summer.
Burnside Park
40 Kennedy PlazaGreat downtown green space. Especially good for kids because of the universally-accessible playground. Food trucks and beer gardens periodically throughout the summer.
The Casino is but one building in Providence's largest city-owned park. Swan boats (in season), a carousel, a zoo (ticketed entry), botanical gardens, tennis courts, history museum... and so much more.
Casino at Roger Williams Park
1000 Elmwood AveThe Casino is but one building in Providence's largest city-owned park. Swan boats (in season), a carousel, a zoo (ticketed entry), botanical gardens, tennis courts, history museum... and so much more.
Shopping
Broadway has vintage shops scattered along it. Within 3/4 mile there are some cool places to shop, eat and grab a beverage. It's also a stunning Victorian neighborhood.
Broadway
BroadwayBroadway has vintage shops scattered along it. Within 3/4 mile there are some cool places to shop, eat and grab a beverage. It's also a stunning Victorian neighborhood.