Providence Travel Guide
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Fodor's New England
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Photo: Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
New England's second-largest city behind Boston (with a population of 175,000) came into the 21st century as a renaissance city. Once regarded even by its own residents as an awkward stepchild of nearby Boston, Providence has blossomed into a clean, modern, cultural and gastronomical hub. With dozens of outstanding restaurants, Providence—home to the Johnson & Wales University College of Culinary Arts—legitimately lays claim to being a stellar dining destination.
Providence Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
Fodor's Choice
Providence Restaurants
Providence is small enough that you can easily reach every neighborhood from any other, making restaurant locations less of a factor than in larger cities...read more
Things To Do in Providence
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Providence
- $107.00 & up : 4-star hotels in Providence Hotwire
- Save at 4-Star Renaissance Providence: $192 & Up in May Expedia
- $11.08 & up : Midsize rentals in Providence Hotwire
- $87.00 & up : 3-star hotels in Providence — $87 Hotwire
- $10.95 & up : Compact rentals in Providence — $11 Hotwire
Providence Experiences
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Banished by the Puritans of Massachusetts for his then-seditious advocacy of separation of church and state and criticisms of New World leadership... Read more
News & Features
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News, Hotels
A new shore-side hotel opened earlier this month in chic Newport, Rhode Island offering everything from... Read more
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Travel Tips, Trip Ideas
Visitors to Newport are met with tons of splurge-worthy activities from yachting to the annual jazz festival,... Read more
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News, Hotels
The Providence Biltmore, an iconic hotel that has made its mark on the city's skyline for years, has bee... Read more
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