Anke’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Next to Providence Place Mall with an impressive interior. 4th largest self-supporting dome in the world.
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Rhode Island State House
82 Smith StNext to Providence Place Mall with an impressive interior. 4th largest self-supporting dome in the world.
John Brown House Museum
52 Power StExcellent free guided tour for the history buff. Don't miss!
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The Stephen Hopkins House
15 Hopkins StExcellent free guided tour for the history buff. Don't miss!
Brown University
Stroll around the beautiful campus green.
Get in free with a student or teacher ID. Great exhibits and gift shop.
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I-RISD Museum
20 N Main StGet in free with a student or teacher ID. Great exhibits and gift shop.
India Point Park
201 India StBring a blanket and a book and a few hours of free time.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveNice zoo and beautiful park.
Walk or cycle on this 13 mile former railroad track all the way from Providence to Bristol.
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East Bay Bike Path
Walk or cycle on this 13 mile former railroad track all the way from Providence to Bristol.
Wickford Village
1 Main StBeautiful little village on the water.
Historic town, waterfront, great restaurants, beaches, mansions, cliff walk - all can be enjoyed in a day!
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Newport
Historic town, waterfront, great restaurants, beaches, mansions, cliff walk - all can be enjoyed in a day!
Enjoy a beautiful walk by the ocean with fantastic views in back of Newports famous mansions.
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Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdEnjoy a beautiful walk by the ocean with fantastic views in back of Newports famous mansions.
Colt State Park
Route 114Enjoy a bike ride, walk or picnic by the water.
Plimoth Cinema
137 Warren AveGo back to the early 1600s in this open air museum.
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdEnjoy life in a 19th century New England town.
Boston
Only a short hour on the commuter train from Providence.
Narragansett Beach
One of many beautiful beaches in Rhode Island.
Walk out onto the jetty and enjoy the beach next to the lighthouse (free parking!).
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I-Point Judith Lighthouse
1470 Ocean RdWalk out onto the jetty and enjoy the beach next to the lighthouse (free parking!).
Block Island is only a short ferry ride away. Rent some bicycles and tour the island's beaches. Great for a day trip in the summer months.
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New Shoreham
Block Island is only a short ferry ride away. Rent some bicycles and tour the island's beaches. Great for a day trip in the summer months.
Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StShopping
Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceWayland Square
138 Wayland AveNice little city square with shops, restaurants, and cafés.
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StEastside Marketplace
165 Pitman StWrentham Village Premium Outlets
Outlet BoulevardFood scene
Coffee Exchange
207 Wickenden StQuaint little coffee shop with outside terrace.
Bee's Thai Cuisine
167 Ives StExcellent authentic Thai food. BYOB
One of our favorites.
Tallulah's Taqueria
10 Ives StSome of the best tacos in the city.
Mokban Korean Bistro
217 Westminster StGreat food and fun decor in the heart of downtown.
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar
76 S Main StNice atmosphere and great service.
Try something different? Delicious Middle Eastern dishes and casual atmosphere.
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Aleppo Sweets
107 Ives StTry something different? Delicious Middle Eastern dishes and casual atmosphere.
Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StFor seafood lovers and that special occasion dinner.
Gracie's
194 Washington StAmazing little dishes that never disappoint.
Dinner al fresco in the summer? Don't miss out on Providence's (very) little Italy!
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Federal Hill
Dinner al fresco in the summer? Don't miss out on Providence's (very) little Italy!
Many restaurants on Thayer Street have come and gone but this one seems to have been around forever. Excellent and affordable Indian food.
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Kabob and Curry
261 Thayer StMany restaurants on Thayer Street have come and gone but this one seems to have been around forever. Excellent and affordable Indian food.
Tea in Sahara
69 Governor StCosy little café and tea house.
Den Den Café Asiana
161 Benefit StConsistently good Japanese food. Always a good crowd but not usually a long wait.
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Haruki East
172 Wayland AveConsistently good Japanese food. Always a good crowd but not usually a long wait.
Pastiche Fine Desserts
92 Spruce StThe best desserts in town without question.
Tel Aviv Waterfront
25 Bridge StGreat outdoor seating by the water.
Campus Fine Wines
127 Brook StPerfect little liquor store right around the corner.
Bin 312 Wine Cellar
312 S Main StExcellent selection and knowledgeable staff.
Madrid European Bakery and Patisserie
199 Wayland AveMy favorite café in town!