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Whether you're looking for the best places to get out and get active, the must-see spots for history buffs, dining options, or free/budget friendly activities, Visit Providence has created guides to give you the best picks for the top food, drinks, attractions, shopping, and entertainment for the ultimate Providence experience.
Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or celebrating a special night out, you'll find a wide range of nationally recognized dining options in Providence and throughout Rhode Island
You can also view a full, mapped directory of bars and restaurants.
View Food GuidesFrom historic tours to WaterFire, performing arts and everything in between.The Providence area plays host to a wide range of nightlife events, including karaoke and trivia nights, comedy shows and more. And for those looking for something more food-focused, there are also a variety
Providence's signature event is WaterFire, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the three rivers in downtown Providence. WaterFire features nearly 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of these rivers, creating a mesmerizing display in the heart of the city.
The next WaterFire show is on Saturday, August 17.
Located in the Museum of Natural History, the planetarium offers an immersive experience under a stunning dome theater. Equipped with a state-of-the-art Zeiss projector, the planetarium casts breathtaking images of stars, planets, and constellations, perfectly simulating the night sky. Shows happen on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 PM. Purchase your tickets online to embark on this celestial journey.
The Roger Williams Park Botanical Center is New England’s largest glasshouse display garden. Find a quiet reprieve in any one of the four year-round greenhouses. A wide variety of plants can be found, including majestic 40′ tall palms, carnivorous plants, 10′ cacti, and succulents. The rose maze is in bloom from June to September and the outdoor perennial gardens bloom with color from spring to fall.
Explore Providence and Rhode Island on a professionally guided tour or see the sites up close on a self-guided walking tour. If you’re looking for a leisurely adventure, sit back, relax and enjoy the views by bus. Or if you’re the seafaring type, hop on board a gondola or riverboat tour of the city.
Indulge in the Downcity Providence Food Tour on Sunday, August 18. Delicious adventure awaits where food, art, and architecture collide in Providence’s vibrant Downcity Arts District. Sample 6 food tastings from diverse Rhode Island favorites and award winning culinary restaurants/eateries, and between bites get an insider’s view of this lively and creative small city.
