What's Downtown Providence like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Downtown Providence, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Enjoy the neighbourhood's live music and island views, as well as its shops. Nature lovers can visit Kennedy Plaza and Waterplace Park. There's plenty more to see, including Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
How to get to Downtown Providence
Flying to:
- Providence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green), 6.8 mi (11 km) from Downtown Providence
- Pawtucket, RI (SFZ-North Central State), 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Downtown Providence
- North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State), 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Downtown Providence
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Providence
What to see in Downtown Providence
- Providence City Hall
- Kennedy Plaza
- Bank of America Tower
- Rhode Island Convention Center
- Providence Public Library
Things to do in Downtown Providence
- Providence Performing Arts Center
- Westminster Arcade
- Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
- The Strand Ballroom & Theatre
- Trinity Repertory Company
Other popular Downtown Providence attractions
- RISD Auditorium
- Amica Mutual Pavilion
- Waterplace Park
- Bishop McVinney Memorial Auditorium
- Providence Place Mall
When is the best time to visit Providence?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 1°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, March, July (average 118 mm of rainfall)