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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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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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Highlighted Things to Do

RISD Museum

Family Travel

Educational and interesting, eclectic and entertaining, Providence has plenty of attractions, events...

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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Open Providence Area Attractions

Local attractions are open and ready to welcome visitors. Before heading out, please call or check their websites to get up-to-date info on reservation requirements or any other health and safety protocols. 

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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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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

Blue Man Group May 21

Blue Man Group

    Providence Performing Arts Center
Taste of Rhode Island May 21

Taste of Rhode Island

    Visitor Information Center at Rhode Island Convention 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. 

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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, RI 02903
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