Guidebook for Providence
Everything Else
Great restaurants and shops. Breakfast at 7 Stars Bakery, shopping at Frog & Toad or J. Marcel. Dinner at Ristorante Pizzico. It's got it all!
Hope Street
Hope StreetGreat restaurants and shops. Breakfast at 7 Stars Bakery, shopping at Frog & Toad or J. Marcel. Dinner at Ristorante Pizzico. It's got it all!
Sightseeing
Providence Train Station
100 Gaspee StEasy access from Boston or New York.
Prospect Terrace
60 Congdon StSee the entire city from this park!
Food Scene
Thayer Street
Thayer StreetRestaurants galore!!!
Stores, Restaurants, Cafes- I recommend Lim's for Asian/Sushi, McBride's to watch the game or listen to some live Irish music, or Red Stripe for local American Bistro flavor.
18 locals recommend
Wayland Square
138 Wayland AveStores, Restaurants, Cafes- I recommend Lim's for Asian/Sushi, McBride's to watch the game or listen to some live Irish music, or Red Stripe for local American Bistro flavor.
My FAVORITE spot for date night! If you want coffee, late night cupcakes and cocktails, or great crepes by the fire... this is the place to go!
27 locals recommend
The Duck and Bunny
1005 Main StMy FAVORITE spot for date night! If you want coffee, late night cupcakes and cocktails, or great crepes by the fire... this is the place to go!
Need a quick breakfast or coffee? Want to go local and have some pastry and tea? This is a great spot to stop and have a treat.
170 locals recommend
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayNeed a quick breakfast or coffee? Want to go local and have some pastry and tea? This is a great spot to stop and have a treat.
If you're heading to Thayer and get thirsty, Blue State has great coffee, tea, and local made eats. Bonus- a portion of your purchase goes to support local non-profits of your choice!!
16 locals recommend
Blue State Coffee
300 Thayer StIf you're heading to Thayer and get thirsty, Blue State has great coffee, tea, and local made eats. Bonus- a portion of your purchase goes to support local non-profits of your choice!!
Taqueria Lupita
765 Dexter StMy favorite mom & pop mexican. Homemade pico de gallo & chips. Awesome flavors.
If you like Mexican food and tequila, this is the place to go!
7 locals recommend
Don Jose Tequilas Restaurant
351 Atwells AveIf you like Mexican food and tequila, this is the place to go!
KNEAD Doughnuts
139 Elmgrove AveAmazing choice of artisan gourmet donuts, tea, and coffee.
Rebelle Artisan Bagels
110 Doyle AveArtisan bagels and toppings 1 minute walk from the condo!
Pizzico
762 Hope StreetMy favorite restaurant. Never a bad meal!
Lim's Restaurant
18 South Angell StreetAmazing asian. Great sushi. Awesome atmosphere.
Pot au Feu
44 Custom House StAuthentic French cuisine. Fancy!
A great french inspired restaurant with exceptional ambiance.
25 locals recommend
Chez Pascal & The Wurst Kitchen
960 Hope StA great french inspired restaurant with exceptional ambiance.
The warm bread and butter they bring to the table alone is worth the trip. Feels like you're in a Parisian brasserie (except you can understand what they're saying!!).
9 locals recommend
Bravo Bistro
123 Empire StThe warm bread and butter they bring to the table alone is worth the trip. Feels like you're in a Parisian brasserie (except you can understand what they're saying!!).
Every Saturday morning until late fall, experience what local farms and artisans have to offer you at this open air farmer's market.
28 locals recommend
Hope Street Farmers' Market
Blackstone BoulevardEvery Saturday morning until late fall, experience what local farms and artisans have to offer you at this open air farmer's market.
Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market
Experience this indoor market from winter to spring.
Drinks & Nightlife
Darts, pool, awesome ambiance, great choices in beer. Check it out. It's a Providence classic!
9 locals recommend
Wild Colonial Tavern
250 S Water StDarts, pool, awesome ambiance, great choices in beer. Check it out. It's a Providence classic!
Rooftop bar and underground flare. Winter or summer, this is a great bar to get out and go out!
25 locals recommend
Providence Eagle
124 Snow StRooftop bar and underground flare. Winter or summer, this is a great bar to get out and go out!
Parks & Nature
It's a great way to see the beautiful parts of Rhode Island. Rent a bike and enjoy the path! Stop for some ice cream or shakes at the Fruity Cow on your way home!
71 locals recommend
East Bay Bike Path
It's a great way to see the beautiful parts of Rhode Island. Rent a bike and enjoy the path! Stop for some ice cream or shakes at the Fruity Cow on your way home!
Walk along the boulevard, and stop at Three Sisters for a refreshing treat.
32 locals recommend
Blackstone Boulevard
Blackstone BoulevardWalk along the boulevard, and stop at Three Sisters for a refreshing treat.
A great place to hang out, play with the kids, or relax by the water. Then head to Duck & Bunny for a drink and a cupcake!
82 locals recommend
India Point Park
201 India StA great place to hang out, play with the kids, or relax by the water. Then head to Duck & Bunny for a drink and a cupcake!
Arts & Culture
Rhode Island School of Design's iconic museum. Great for a rainy day!
256 locals recommend
RISD Museum
20 N Main StRhode Island School of Design's iconic museum. Great for a rainy day!
Essentials
Two blocks away- grab a reusable bag or two from the kitchen & save 5 cents a bag!
186 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StTwo blocks away- grab a reusable bag or two from the kitchen & save 5 cents a bag!