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Can't Miss Weekend
A weekend packed with events and things to do for all ages. Take your last bite out of Providence Restaurant Weeks, check out FringePVD's cutting-edge performances, head to the Puerto Rican Bay Fest for food, music and fun, explore downtown on a Providence River Boat tour and much more!
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Providence Ghost Tours
Discover Providence, RI's paranormal side with Providence Ghost Tours! We host at least one tour a day and are available for private tours for larger groups.
Providence River Boat
Explore the best of Providence on our award-winning boat tours!
Gather Glass and Ice Cream Bar
Experience the creative world of Gather Glass and Ice Cream Bar. Take a glass blowing class with one of our master glass makers or make your own ice cream from scratch at a cooking class with one of our world class chefs.
Experience Rhode Island Tours
When you are ready to see the best of Rhode Island, come with us! Featuring Discover Providence, Rhode Island in a Day, Autumn in New England, and over 50 other outings, we want to show you what's great about the Ocean State!
Chill Out: Stay Cool with Indoor Fun
With the temperatures soaring, the kids out of school, and our patience dropping, we're all looking for a few ways to beat the heat. Good thing the Providence area has a bunch of inside attractions to keep you and your little ones occupied. Whether you're looking to immerse yourself in virtual reality or in the world of art, there's something for everyone.
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Attractions
Search our directory of attractions, museums, and other things to do in the Providence and Warwick area.
Wellness Activities in Providence
From self-care spa days to finding the ideal work-life balance, most of us are trying to add a little mindfulness to our lives. Whether you’re looking for the perfect yoga class or a way to get back to nature, Providence is filled with plenty of relaxation destinations. You’ll even find some upcoming comedy events because laughter is, as they say, the best medicine
Historic Providence
Today, many of Providence's historic landmarks are open to the public, including the RISD Museum, the state's leading museum of art and design; the John Brown House Museum, a landmark from the 18th century; and the Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, an American National Historic Landmark.
Events in Providence
FringePVD – The Providence Fringe Festival
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Haunted Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Kayak Rentals at Lincoln Woods State Park
- Providence Kayak Company
- Jul 16, 2025 - Sep 1, 2025
Music at Sunset: Concert Series 2025
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Jul 16, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Return of the Dinosaurs
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025
RWP Museum Fossil Frenzy Family Fun
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Dog Days of Summer
- The Loom Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Warwick
- Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Family Beach Night Pizza, Burgers & A Movie
- Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
FringePVD – The Providence Fringe Festival
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Haunted Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Historic Boat Tours of Providence
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
Museum of Who Let Who Let the Dogs Out Out
- Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 15, 2025
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
- Providence Ghost Tour, LLC
- Jul 16, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- Jul 16, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
The Newport Dance Festival
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025
Appy Hour at the Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Jul 16, 2025 - Mar 11, 2026
Providence Restaurant Weeks
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
Dog Days of Summer
- The Loom Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Warwick
- Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park
- Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Food Truck Friday Blackstone Valley
- Jul 18, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Food Truck Friday Roger Williams Park
- Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
- Jul 18, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Ice Cream Making Classes
- The Cold Work Studio @ Gather Cafe
- Jul 18, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
FringePVD – The Providence Fringe Festival
- Wilbury Theatre Group
- Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
Haunted Boat Tours
- Providence River Boat Company
- Jul 16, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Providence Ghost Tour
- Jul 16, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Acoustic Thursdays at Moonshine Alley!
- Moonshine Alley
- Jul 17, 2025 - Mar 12, 2026
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.
Tours & Excursions
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.