Guidebook for Providence
Sightseeing
Van Wickle Gates
The beautiful Brown University Green is open to the public.
Providence Athenaeum
251 Benefit StA favorite hang-out of Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft.
George Washington's "home away from home", just across from yours!
7 locals recommend
The Stephen Hopkins House
15 Hopkins StGeorge Washington's "home away from home", just across from yours!
University Hall
The centuries old exterior brick is magnificent.
First Baptist Church in America
75 N Main StA colonial era treasure.
John Brown House Museum
52 Power StAn historic Providence mansion.
Everything Else
One of the world's top art and design schools.
54 locals recommend
Rhode Island School of Design Store
20 College StOne of the world's top art and design schools.
Arts & Culture
Memorial Park
South Main StreetThe best location for experiencing WaterFire.
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
21 Prospect StFor the anthropology buffs.
John Hay Library
20 Prospect StAmazing spaces and historic volumes.
RISD Museum
20 N Main StDon't miss the Van Gough, and the room full of Monets!
Food Scene
Hemenway's Restaurant
121 S Main StBest seafood anywhere!
Drinks & Nightlife
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar
76 S Main StA European ambiance with tablecloths.
Shopping
RISD Store
30 N Main StUnique gifts.