Things To Do
Rhode Island School of Design Museum
Something for everyone here with European galleries boasting works by Cézanne, Degas, Manet, Matisse, Monet, Morisot, Picasso, and Van Gogh as well as galleries for the decorative arts, ancient objects, and modern work.
Providence Art Club
Established in 1880 with a club house in the 1790 Obadiah Brown House, members host musical evenings, gallery presentations, lectures and dramatic presentations in historic settings. Some events may not be open to the public.
The Arcade Providence
Historic 1828 Greek revival style shopping plaza.
Track 15 (food hall)
Modern development in Union station bringing gourmet bites together in one place. Union station (1896) is a historic destination of its own: https://guide.ppsri.org/property/union-station
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
One of many historic lighthouses off the coast of Rhode Island.
Bristol, RI
Coastal Bristol, RI, is under a half hour driving from Providence. Waterfront restaurants, marinas, historic homes, and specialty museums are all worth a visit. Special mentions: Herreshoff Marine Museum, Blithewold Manor, and Roger Williams University.
Newport, RI
Mansions, mansions, mansions! HBO's "The Gilded Age" and "The Great Gatsby" (1974) were filmed here along with many, many more. About a 1 hour drive from providence. Call ahead to ensure off-season hours.