Meg & JP
Things To Do
Rooftop at the Providence G
Rooftop at the Providence G is Downtown Providence’s premier rooftop restaurant and lounge that is weatherized and open year-round. Guests can enjoy stunning and unobstructed views of Providence’s famous skyline perfectly paired with a distinct food and drink menu, and live entertainment.
Bellini (Providence)
Maggio and Ignazio Cipriani welcome you to Bellini, where they’ve thoughtfully added their own character to the culinary tradition started over ninety years ago by their great-grandfather Giuseppe Cipriani in 1931. The 4th generation brothers have traveled Italy in search of dishes, flavors, and ingredients to inspire what is now a modern interpretation of Italian cooking across the Bellini menus. Bellini restaurants offer timeless Italian fare ranging from the loved and recognized traditional Cipriani dishes to newer artisan plates. Menu highlights include the signature Carpaccio, pastas, fresh salads, grilled specialties, and handcrafted pizzas, all of which are made from pure ingredients.
Ellie's
A Parisian-inspired restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in downtown Providence, RI.
Hemenway's Restaurant
Hemenway’s, an icon in the Rhode Island food scene and the go-to destination for fresh, top-of-catch seafood has been serving both locals and visitors to the capital city for decades. Constantly innovating, Chef Max Peterson delights in creating dishes that utilize the freshest selections from New England’s fishmongers and purveyors. At the heart of the restaurant is our heralded Raw Bar, where guests indulge in our signature Shellfish Platter while enjoying views of the Providence skyline. Centrally located, the proximity of the restaurant to PPAC, the RISD Museum, Waterfire, Brown University, Johnson & Wales, hotels, and the RI Convention Center make us an ideal destination for those visiting the city. Visit our friends at Go Providence to learn more about things happening in and around our great city.
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
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. Visit the calendar to view special events, workshops, and other activities. Indoors or out, the Center is a magical place to visit in the heart of beautiful Roger Williams Park.
Rhode Island State House
The Rhode Island State House was designed by the architecture firm of McKim, Mead & White and was built between 1895 and 1904. It is constructed of Georgian marble and has one of the largest self-supported marble domes in the world.
Trinity Beer Garden
This would be a great place to pop by in between the ceremony and the reception on Saturday afternoon! Trinity Brewhouse’s outdoor beer garden is in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, at Biltmore Park, right down the street from our Brewhouse, and just steps away from the Graduate Hotel. In addition to your favorite Trinity Beer, Trinity Beer Garden offers wine, other selected beer options, batched cocktails, and a rotating variety of local food vendors and food trucks. Please visit us on social media for weekly updates about our beer menu, food vendors, and live comedy and music. Our seasonal outdoor beer garden is open, weather permitting, Thursday through Sunday. We will post on social media if weather causes any changes in our hours or closures. Trinity Beer Garden Hours: Thursday/Friday: 5–10 p.m. Saturday: 12–10 p.m. Sunday: 12–5 p.m.
Providence River Boat Company
Join us as we welcome Rhode Island-based Gooseneck Vineyards for an open-air cruise throughout the Providence waterways, paired with a sampling of crisp wines and refreshing Prosecco. Built on the foundation of authenticity, quality, and passion, Gooseneck Vineyards seeks out the best grape-growing regions throughout the world to bring their favorite varietals to your glass. Our limited series wine tastings with Gooseneck Vineyards are $50 per person, and include: • Four featured wines with light food pairings. • A 60-minute cruise of the downtown Providence waterways. Throughout the cruise, our Captains will highlight nautical & historical points of interest and Paul Fede and his staff, your Gooseneck Vineyards hosts, will lead casual discussion of their products.
Andino's Italian Restaurant
Whether you call it Federal Hill or Providence’s “Little Italy,” there’s no doubt that the neighborhood is changing, but there’s still a lot to love that’s exactly the same. Let’s appreciate what we have while we still have it, and also embrace some of the newer multicultural businesses that are making their home along the city’s famous red, white, and green-striped stretch. If the Rat Pack chose a restaurant on the Hill for a hangout, it would be Andino’s. The casual Italian spot, which opened as a social club in 1988, features a lively bar and packed dining room with a hand-painted mural memorializing Federal Hill as we’ll always remember it. Photos of Frank Sinatra, the Sopranos, boxer Rocky Marciano, the Godfather cast, and the late owner of the restaurant, Andino Merola, line the walls of the bar while Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby croon for eternity.
Federal Hill
Providence’s historic Federal Hill neighborhood spans iconic Atwells Avenue and the surrounding streets. Largely settled by Italian American immigrants in the early 1900s, Federal Hill effuses a sense of warmth and community that embraces visitors and locals alike. While the neighborhood has evolved, the influence of the Italian people and culture is ever present. When shopping or dining, take the time to talk to a shop owner or interact with a food purveyor, as they will likely share a story about the history of the store or neighborhood.
Newport Vineyards
Situated amid more than 100 acres of preserved farmland, Newport Vineyards is more than just a vineyard. Here you’ll find a Rhode Island institution that seamlessly blends world-class cuisine with the best in beverage, wine, and beer alike. Notably, the vineyard offers “sip & savor” packages wherein you can sip the vineyard’s wine selections, their brewery’s beer selections, and dine on the restaurant’s delectable munchies. The entire menu is farm-focused, and all selections are completely scratch-made. In addition to the sophisticated tastings/pairings, Newport Vineyards also has an epic marketplace for shopping and takeaway. At their retail store, you can purchase all your favorite wines, beers, and merchandise so you’ll never forget this memorable experience. Finally, the vineyard is always running special events like brunches, bakeshop weekends, and more, so be sure to check out the events calendar before your visit.
Coastal Queen Cruises
There's nothing more relaxing than an Evening Cocktail Cruise aboard the Coastal Queen. One "special drink" is included in the price of the cruise. The views of magnificent Newport Harbor and the Bay are spectacular, as you pass the forts, lighthouses, harbor mansions, Clingstone, and the Jamestown shoreline, while sipping your drink. Recommended for ages 16+. The boat departs from 5 Bowen's Landing on Bowen's Wharf, Newport, RI. ALSO OFFERED is the 5 o'clock "Evening Cheer" cruise, for folks looking for drink specials.
The Cliff Walk
The Cliff Walk along the eastern shore of Newport, RI is world famous as a public access walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport's gilded age. Wildflowers, birds, geology ... all add to this delightful walk.
Bowen's Wharf
Bowen’s Wharf is a premier waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment destination that draws crowds from near and far. Situated amid Rhode Island’s Newport Marina, Bowen’s Wharf is home to tourist attractions like fishing adventures, a handful of museums, motorized scooter adventures, ferry rides, rail exploring, and much more. Additionally, Bowen’s Wharf also boasts nearly a dozen delicious eateries and a few bars. Beyond all that, there are loads of specialty boutiques with tons of shopping for every interest.