Guidebook for Providence
Food Scene
This is a great place for a casual dinner. They also have an espresso machine to get your morning coffee fix!
39 locals recommend
Den Den Café Asiana
161 Benefit StThis is a great place for a casual dinner. They also have an espresso machine to get your morning coffee fix!
Thayer street is the "downtown" area of the Brown University campus. Blue State is a lovely coffee shop serving the university and surrounding community.
16 locals recommend
Blue State Coffee
300 Thayer StThayer street is the "downtown" area of the Brown University campus. Blue State is a lovely coffee shop serving the university and surrounding community.
If you are in the mood for a good steak, hit up Mills Tavern on North Main Street.
18 locals recommend
Mills Tavern
101 N Main StIf you are in the mood for a good steak, hit up Mills Tavern on North Main Street.
North restaurant and North Bakery are outstanding places to eat on the west side!
24 locals recommend
North Bakery
70 Battey StNorth restaurant and North Bakery are outstanding places to eat on the west side!
Wonderful family-friendly place for a casual meal. They are also known for their ice cream!
43 locals recommend
Three Sisters
1070 Hope StWonderful family-friendly place for a casual meal. They are also known for their ice cream!
Famous for their vegan and/or gluten free options! They also have very good juices, smoothies, and tea!
56 locals recommend
Wildflour
727 East AveFamous for their vegan and/or gluten free options! They also have very good juices, smoothies, and tea!
Seven Stars Bakery
342 BroadwayCinnamon sticky buns! Brownies! Lattes! Fresh breads! Oh my!
Garden Grille
727 East AveGreat option for vegetarians! Food is creative and delicious.
Our go-to for lobster rolls! On the water in Warren, just a quick car ride away.
28 locals recommend
Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront
335 Water StOur go-to for lobster rolls! On the water in Warren, just a quick car ride away.
Garde
86 Dorrance StreetGreat seafood and wonderful ambiance.
Gracie's
194 Washington StOne of Providence's best restaurants.
Persimmon
99 Hope StAnother outstanding restaurant for special occasions, or just because!
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StA 5 minute walk away!
Frog & Toad - East
795 Hope StFun place to get local items or gifts.
Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceIn case your suitcase got lost!
Parks & Nature
This is a lovely place to take kiddies - complete with a swings and a large playground for small and large kids.
Brown Street Park Playground
Brown StreetThis is a lovely place to take kiddies - complete with a swings and a large playground for small and large kids.
Tillinghast Place
231 Nayatt RdA local dog and kid friendly beach.
This trail is 3 miles round trip and a great place for jogging. You'll see tons of baby strollers!
32 locals recommend
Blackstone Boulevard
Blackstone BoulevardThis trail is 3 miles round trip and a great place for jogging. You'll see tons of baby strollers!
Drinks & Nightlife
Providence Eagle
124 Snow StThe rooftop is amazing when the weather is good!
The Dean Hotel
122 Fountain StFun scene
The Dorrance
60 Dorrance StGood cocktails and beautiful building.
Sightseeing
Brown University
Browse the quads of this famous university
Arts & Culture
RISD Museum
20 N Main StJohn Brown House Museum
52 Power StSee what life was like in colonial Providence!
Essentials
CVS
481 Angell St