ENJOY PROVIDENCE! Places to See
Brown University
Brown has a beautiful campus with many historic and picturesque buildings.
64 College Street Providence, RI 02912
http://www.brown.edu/
Thayer Street
Thayer boasts a large variety of restaurants and shops for Brown University
students, visitors, and locals alike.
Thayer Street, between Waterman St. and Bowen St.
Rhode Island State House
The state house is an important part of Rhode Island history and is a
beautiful part of the Providence skyline.
82 Smith Street Providence, RI 02903
401-222-2357
Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30
Providence Athenaeum
Established in 1753, this is one of America’s oldest lending libraries.
251 Benefit Street Providence, RI 02903
401-421-6970
Benefit Street
This cobblestone street is packed with history and beautiful homes.
Roger Williams National Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to Roger Williams, the first man to establish a
government with religious freedom in the United States.
282 North Main St. Providence, RI RI 02903
401-521-7266
Federal Hill
Atwells Avenue is a historic Italian part of Providence and has many local
Italian restaurants, shops, and delis.
Atwells Avenue, between I-95 and Knight Street
First Baptist Church in America
This church was founded in 1638 by Rhode Island’s founder, Roger Williams.
75 North Main Street Providence, RI 02903
401-454-3418
ENJOY PROVIDENCE! Things to Do
Culinary Arts Museum
This museum is part of the Johnson and Wales campus and seeks to explore the
history and evolution of food preparation and presentation.
Johnson and Wales University
315 Harborside Blvd. Providence, RI 02905
(401) 598-2805 http://www.culinary.org/
Open Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Closed Mondays & major holidays
Roger William Park Zoo
This is one of the oldest zoos in the nation and strives to provide guests
with an amazing experience with their animals. They also seek to promote
conservation and environmental education.
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI (401) 785-3510
http://www.rwpzoo.org/index.cfm
Open year 'round, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily (last admission at 3:30)
Providence Ghost Tour
This is a walking tour that gives its guests a lot of history about
Providence as well as some scary stories about Providence’s paranormal
activity.
The tour meets at Prospect Terrace (Roger Williams Statue) on Congdon Street
http://www.providenceghosttour.com/
Tours start at 7pm, nightly
Clybourne Park (by Bruce Norris) will be playing at the
Trinity Reperatory Company
201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 351-4242
http://www.trinityrep.com/index.php
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
This museum showcases a wide range of art from different periods of history,
including recent alumni pieces.
224 Benefit Street Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6500 http://www.risdmuseum.org/
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
Trolley Tours of Providence
Want to learn all about Providence? Take this trolley tour around town for a
historical ride through Providence.
(401) 421-3825
http://providencetrolleytours.com/Home_Page.html
Monday, Wednesday-Friday tours at 11am, 1pm
Triggs Memorial Golf Course
1533 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02909
(401) 521-8460
Providence Place Mall
Upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment
One Providence Place Providence, Rhode Island 02903
(401) 270-1000
http://www.providenceplace.com/
Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-6:00pm
ENJOY PROVIDENCE! Where to Eat
Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
One West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
(401) 533-9000
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ri/providence
$$$$
Union Station Brewery
36 Exchange Terrrace Providence, RI 02903
(401) 274-2739
$$
Luxe Burger Bar
5 Memorial Blvd
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 621-5893
www.luxeburgerbar.com/
$$
Ruths Chris Steak House
10 Memorial Blvd
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-2271
http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/7737/Providence
$$$
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
11 Dorrance St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 351-4500
www.mccormickandschmicks.com
$$$
Fire and Ice
48 Providence Pl
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-4040
www.fire-ice.com
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Camille’s
71 Bradford St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 751-4812
www.camillesonthehill.com
$$$$
Pastiche Fine Desserts Café
92 Spruce St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 861-5190
www.pastichefinedesserts.com/
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Trinity Brewhouse
186 Fountain St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 453-2337
www.trinitybrewhouse.com
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Cuban Revolution
50 Aborn St
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 331-8829
www.thecubanrevolution.com
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