A Girl's Weekend Getaway

Every great weekend getaway starts with the guest room. Relax in luxury at The Beatrice with lush robes, curated snacks and access to the city’s only private rooftop bar, Bellini Rooftop.

Hotel Providence is nestled in the heart of downtown and features lots of cozy art and literature themes throughout the historic building.

Meanwhile, Aloft Providence is the perfect base for party central. Its hip vibe plus bars on the ground level and rooftop will set the tone for any evening.

Get a healthy dose of retail therapy in any of the city’s neighborhoods. From Downtown’s Westminster Street and the East Side’s Hope Street and Wayland Square to Federal Hill and Fox Point, there’s no shortage of unique, must-have items just waiting to be brought home.

If you’re looking for more of an artistic escape, check out the RISD Museum, featuring more than 100,000 works of art and design constantly rotating in and out of display. Or relax and recharge with a massage or water treatment at The Bodhi Spa.

Brunch options abound throughout the city to fuel your day. CAV is part restaurant, part antique gallery, and completely one-of-a-kind. It’s been serving eclectic weekend brunch since 1989, and their French toast is in a league of its own. Meanwhile, The Patio on Broadway has practically built its reputation on girls’ weekends. Menu highlights include chicken & waffles, mimosa flights, and a “Bucket of Bubs” made to share. For a quieter start, Waterman Grille is a city staple with some of the best views overlooking the Seekonk River. Dig into their savory brunch omelet selection, smoked salmon benedict, steak frites and more.

When evening rolls around, start with dinner at Memere’s, a cozy, French-inspired bistro serving refined (but not stuffy) dishes. Then explore Providence’s cocktail scene, where the weekend really comes alive. Club Frills channels a nostalgic, retro-basement vibe with cheffed-up bar food and serious mixologists behind the bar. Over on Federal Hill, Latin-inspired speakeasy LOMA  is a true standout, garnering national recognition. And you’ll need to rely on your GPS to find your way to Courtland Club’s front door, but it’ll be so worth it. Step on in and sip on inventive cocktails alongside expertly paired small bites in an intimate setting.

Step into the city’s supernatural side while Providence Ghost Tour guides lead you by lantern light, creeping through the shadows of Providence’s paranormal history. The tours run year-round and this is the kind of shared, slightly spooky activity that turns into the story everyone retells years later.