Providence event weekends: what to do between sessions
Rhode Island's capital of colonial College Hill, Brown and RISD, WaterFire nights and Italian Federal Hill.
Events we cover in Providence
Arriving
T.F. Green (PVD) is 15 minutes away; Boston Logan is 1 hour.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Warwick airport hotels | Chains 15 minutes away. |
| Mid-range | Downtown | Walk to College Hill. |
| Splurge | The Dean and Graduate Providence | Boutique hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn and Suites Providence Downtown
- Mid-range: Graduate Providence
- Splurge: The Beatrice
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Rainy-day backups
- RISD Museum.
Free things to do
- RISD Museum (free on some days).
- Prospect Terrace view.
Getting around
- Walkable downtown; College Hill is steep. Hotels for commencement weekend often sell out a year ahead and require two- or three-night minimums. Book as soon as the date is posted.