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 events because laughter is, as they say, the best medicine.
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June 24, 2026
Providence has plenty of ways to recharge, from spa days and yoga classes to walks along the river and hikes just outside the city.
Yes. Several hiking trails are within 10 to 25 minutes of the city. See our guide to the best hikes near Providence.
Yes. USA Today 10Best readers voted Providence the 2nd Most Walkable City to Visit for three years in a row, making it easy to explore on foot.
Yes. RI VegFest, the state’s only fully vegan festival, is held each winter at the WaterFire Arts Center with plant-based food, drinks and vendors.
Yes. Check the events calendar for yoga classes, outdoor activities and comedy shows, because laughter is the best medicine.
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Find Out More Find Out MoreBally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel is located on 51 wooded acres in the town of Tiverton, RI, just off of Route 24 and is conveniently located close to Southeastern Massachusetts and Newport, RI. It is a full-service casino with 1,000 slot machines, 32 table games and an 84-room hotel. Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel features a sit-down restaurant, Casino Café & Grille, which features a traditional American, casual style menu steps away from the gaming floor, a vibrant food court, which includes Jacky’s Galaxie Restaurant, Mooyah Burgers, Pop’s Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts, a center bar area, parking for 900 cars and valet parking. Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel is located on 51 wooded acres in the town of Tiverton, RI, just off of Route 24 and is conveniently located close to Southeastern Massachusetts and Newport, RI. It is a full-service casino with 1,000 slot machines, 32 table games and an 84-room hotel. Bally’s Tiverton Casino & Hotel features a sit-down restaurant, Casino Café & Grille, which features a traditional American, casual style menu steps away from the gaming floor, a vibrant food court, which includes Jacky’s Galaxie Restaurant, Mooyah Burgers, Pop’s Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts, a center bar area, parking for 900 cars and valet parking.
Find Out More Find Out MoreThe Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks - trace America's architectural and social development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. In keeping with its mission, the Society strives to offer its members and the public a comprehensive view of each property's architecture, interiors, landscapes and social history. The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Its 11 historic properties and landscapes - seven of which are National Historic Landmarks - trace America's architectural and social development from the Colonial era through the Gilded Age. In keeping with its mission, the Society strives to offer its members and the public a comprehensive view of each property's architecture, interiors, landscapes and social history.
Find Out More Find Out MoreLooking for the inside scoop on FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival®, running July 12–18? Josh Short, Artistic Director of Wilbury Theatre Group, has all the answers about the history of FRINGEPVD. Looking for the inside scoop on FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival®, running July 12–18? Josh Short, Artistic Director of Wilbury Theatre Group, has all the answers about the history of FRINGEPVD.
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