Why go
- Capital city of Rhode Island, US.
- Served by North Central State Airport (SFZ).
History
Providence is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It is the third-most populous city in New England, with a population of 190,934 at the 2020 census. The Providence metropolitan area extends into Massachusetts and has approximately 1.7 million residents, making it the 39th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. It is the county seat of Providence County.
Where to stay
200 Meshanticut Valley Pkwy, Cranston, RI 02920 · stdavidsonthehill.org
11 W Park St, Providence, RI 02908 · providence-hotel.com
46 Dike St, Providence, RI 02909 · dyehouseri.com
90 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903 · thebeatrice.com
514 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 · dirtpalace.org
122 Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903 · ash.world
58 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903 · hilton.com
5 Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903 · hilton.com
5 Ave of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903 · marriott.com
191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 · marriott.com
100 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903 · marriott.com
1000 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 · extendedstayamerica.com
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903 · hilton.com
32 Exchange Terrace at, Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903 · marriott.com
1 Orms St, Providence, RI 02904 · marriott.com
21 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903 · hilton.com
400 Newport Ave, Rumford, RI 02916 · rumfordmotorinn.com
41 Central St, Providence, RI 02907
181 Corliss St, Providence, RI 02904 · extendedstayamerica.com
169 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906
14 Crout St, Providence, RI 02903
245 Manton St Unit #43, Pawtucket, RI 02861
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Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 230 Wickenden Street, Providence, 02903 · tasteofindiari.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00 · 380 · westsidedinerri.com
Fast Food · Mostly just french fries Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-26:00 · 100 Washington Street, Providence · friskiefries.com
Ice Cream · non dairy treats Opening hours: Su 13:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 13:00-20:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 783 Hope Street, Providence, 02906 · like-no-udder.com
Cafe · breakfast & lunch Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · caspian-wickenden.com
Korean, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · sobanbbqchicken.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1375 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, 02919 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 1100 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, 02771 · chick-fil-a.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 235 Thayer Street, Providence, 02906 · locations.chipotle.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-26:00 Features: takeaway · 1177 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, 02920 · locations.dennys.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1401 Park Avenue, Cranston, 02920 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: 03:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · 602 Killingly Street, Johnston, 02919 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 43 Providence Place, Providence, 02903 · locations.panerabread.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su 05:30-17:30; Mo 07:00-18:30; Tu 05:00-18:30; We-Fr 05:00-19:30; Sa 05:30-19:30 Features: takeaway · 468 Angell Street,… · starbucks.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-02:00 Features: takeaway · 1304 Broad Street, Providence, 02905 · locations.tacobell.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 16:00-23:00; Th 16:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00; Su 13:00-01:00 · 15 Bridge Street, Providence, 02903 · fishcopvd.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-24:00 Features: kosher · 213 Thayer Street, Providence, 02906-1210 · inthepinkri.com
Uyghur, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-19:30 · 333 Wickenden Street, Providence, 02903 · jahunger.com
African, Nigerian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 14:00-19:30 · 320 Westminster Street, Providence, 02903-3303 · suyajoint.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:00-20:30; Mo-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:30 · 225 Thayer Street, Providence · al-shami.square.site
Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 16:30-21:00; Th,Su 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options,… · bettola.com
Pizza Restaurant, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00,Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 · 1031 Narragansett Blvd, Cranston, 02905 · boulevardpizzari.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 14:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 38… · ebisuri.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 787 Hope Street, Providence, 02906 · gmhri.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00 · 112 Waterman Street, Providence · japanesesushiprovidence.com
Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa 00:01-02:00,09:00-24:00; Su 00:01-02:00,09:00-12:00 · 87 Fones Alley, Providence, 02906 · creperieprov.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 15:00-20:30 · 18 South Angell Street, Providence, 02906 · limsprovidence.com
Poke, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 10:30-21:00 · 212 Thayer Street, Providence · pokeworks.com
Moroccan, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-23:00 · 69 Governor Street, Providence, 02906 · teainsahara.com
Breakfast, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 08:00-15:00 · 865 Westminster Street, Providence, 02903 · theclassicri.com
Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00, Su 11:30-17:00 · 104 Ives Street, Providence, 02906 · pvdgardel.com
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Th-Su 16:00-23:00; We off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 187… · pvdnoodlebar.com
Regional, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sa-We 06:00-15:00; Th 06:00-21:00; Fr 06:00-22:00 · 103 Putnam Pike, Johnston, 02919
Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00 · 380 Taunton Avenue, East Providence
Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Japanese, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 127 Dorrance Street, Providence, 02903 · veggiefunri.menucities.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 50 Ann Mary Street · phohornspawtucket.com
Deli, Restaurant · Deli restaurant · 1296 Cranston Street, Cranston, 02920 · facebook.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · 1270 Broad Street, Central Falls, 02863 · elgallodeorousa.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 11 Aleppo Street, Providence, 02909 · fireandflavorri.com
Puerto Rican, Cafe · Puerto Rican cafe · 737a Hope Street, Providence, 02906 · littlesisterpvd.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Salad, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 1 West Exchange Street, Providence, 02903
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: closed "Temporarily closed" Features: step-free access
Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr 17:00-21:00
386 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) 6.8 mi to the centre
2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 17 destinations incl. Atlanta, Orlando, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Boston (47 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-800, 737-300, 737-800, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Las Vegas*, Orlando, Salt Lake City*, San Diego*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, A320, Dash 8-300, ERJ, Dash 8-400, CRJ-700…) · 3 routes: Chicago, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Embraer 175, CRJ…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Quonset State Airport (NCO) 16 mi to the centre
North Kingstown, RI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Newport State Airport (NPT) 21 mi to the centre
211 Airport Access Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
North Central State Airport (SFZ) 7.9 mi to the centre
Pawtucket, RI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Sky Glen Airport 18 mi to the centre
Uxbridge, MA, US
Getting there by ferry
Newport and Bristol Ferry
Ferry terminal · 0.8 mi from the centre · RI-DOT/Seastreak
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Providence
Ferry terminal · 0.8 mi from the centre · Seastreak
Providence - Bristol
Ferry route · Seastreak
Providence - Newport
Ferry route · Seastreak
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is North Central State Airport (SFZ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PVD has direct flights to 17 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Orlando, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Newport and Bristol Ferry, 0.8 mi); routes include Providence - Bristol, Providence - Newport.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Providence, Rhode Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Attleboro, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Boston, Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Rhode Island · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.