GoProvidence Visitors Guide
Read through the latest issue of the GoProvidence guide to find out more about Providence and Rhode Island as a whole. Browse through its listings to plan where to stay and what to do while here.
Visitor Information Center
The Visitor Information Center is located at the Rhode Island Convention Center in the heart of downtown Providence.
Air Travel
The award-winning Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is just 10 minutes away. The airport's InterLink hub offers convenient transportation options once here.
Directions & Parking In Providence
Downtown Providence is conveniently located off of Interstates 95 and 195, making a surprisingly...
Moving to Providence
Thinking about moving to the Providence area? Or are you new to the city or state? You'll find a wealth of information about what's going on in Providence and beyond throughout our website.
Virtual Street Map
View our Providence street map with our easy-to-use "What's Nearby?" function. Locate attractions, hotels, shops and more.
Accessibility
There are many services and programs to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to discover Providence.
E-newsletter Sign-up
Sign up for our e-newsletter to learn more about what's happening in the Providence area.
Deals
Whether you're trying to stretch your Providence vacation budget with specials and promotions or find some free things to do, we've got the info for you!
Halloween Iron Pour at The Steel Yard
Stop by The Steel Yard on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4–9 p.m., for Providence’s hottest Halloween party — the 18th Annual Halloween Iron Pour. A trained pour crew will harness the power of their custom-built iron tilt-furnace to pour more than 2,000 pounds of luminous, molten iron....
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Have a Shucking Good Time at the Ocean State Oyster Festival
Seafood lovers won't want to miss the 9th Annual Ocean State Oyster Festival (OSOF) on Saturday, Oct. 7 (1–7 p.m.) along the Providence RiverWalk. The festival was created as a way to celebrate the oyster and highlight Rhode Island's aquaculture industry. What better way to do that...
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Columbus Day Weekend Festival on Federal Hill
This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Columbus Day Weekend Festival on Federal Hill, presented by the Federal Hill Commerce Association, and we couldn't be more excited! The festival runs Oct. 6–9, 2023 and is full of amazing food, savory pastries, live entertainment, games, rides...
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Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life Weekend
Join the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation to celebrate life on Sept. 30–Oct. 1 at the Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life Weekend, and help them light the way to hope for anyone touched by breast cancer. Passport to Survivorship Expo The weekend begins with the free Passport...
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Fall Festivals & Events in the Providence Area
Fall in New England is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It's the perfect weather to enjoy festivals and events while taking in the colorful foliage. October is chock-full of fall activities, so take a look at a few of the festivals happening in and around Providence. Enjoy the fall
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© 2023 Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visitor Information Center
Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-1177
PWCVB Headquarters
100 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-0200