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THINGS TO DO IN THE PROVIDENCE AREA

In Providence you can do your own thing. Sample the latest dishes at a red-hot restaurant. Score a one-of-a-kind find in distinctive neighborhood shops. We’ve got tons of public art, great museums, award-winning theater and cool music. Plus, we’re affordable and easy to get to. With so many options, you can curate a vacation that is uniquely yours. Pick your Providence today. 

Food Truck Events

Food Truck Events

Enjoy a wide variety of food from locally owned food trucks. Our events feature over a dozen food trucks, live music and beer and wine where permitted. Our flagship event Food Truck Friday runs weekly starting on April 15th.

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La Gondola

La Gondola

Benvenuto! We invite you to see the sights of the city from a unique vantage point that captures the heart of Providence.

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Experience RI

Experience Rhode Island Tours

Experience Rhode Island with the best! Offering sightseeing tours, food tours, walking tours, and more ...

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WaterFire Providence

WaterFire

Providence's signature event, WaterFire, features a series of nearly 100 bonfires crackling just above the surface of the three rivers that run through the city. Take a look at the video below for a glimpse of this spectacular event.

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Providence Area Attractions

You'll find a wide variety of attractions in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. Take a look below and start planning some fun.

La Gondola

La Gondola

Want to enjoy an authentic Venetian experience in the heart of Providence? Take a journey with us...

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Last Week in Providence

Take a look at how people are finding ways to safely appreciate all that Providence has to offer. Below are some of the great pics taken last week in Providence. Click through for more.

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Roger Williams Park

John Brown House

Historic Rhode Island

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 

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Upcoming Events

Discover Providence Tour Oct 06

Discover Providence Tour

    Visitor Information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center
Mean Girls Oct 06

Mean Girls

    Providence Performing Arts Center
Roller Disco Oct 06

Roller Disco

    BankNewport City Center
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Gay Providence

LGBTQ+ Providence

Providence is home to a thriving, diverse and dynamic LGBTQ+ community, whose influence may be found in every corner of our city. 

Waterplace Park

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...

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Shoppers stroll past popular boutiques on Westminster Street in Providence

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.

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Tours and Excursions

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.

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Providence Warwick CVB

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Visitor Information Center
Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-1177

PWCVB Headquarters
10 Memorial Boulevard
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-0200