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Things to Do in Downtown, Providence

Downtown Providence features Waterplace Park, the Providence Place Mall, and Capitol Hill. It's a central area with shopping and green spaces.

Downtown Providence features Waterplace Park, the Providence Place Mall, and Capitol Hill. It's a central area with shopping and green spaces.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Downtown

  • Industrial Trust Tower in Downtown, Providence

    Industrial Trust Tower

    Landmark★

    The tallest building in Providence is an intent Art Deco impression from 1928.

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  • Waterplace Park and Riverwalk in Downtown, Providence

    Waterplace Park and Riverwalk

    City Park★

    Finished in 1994, Waterplace Park is a well-accepted addition to the city owing to its historic and unassuming look. Featuring cobblestone paths and unobtrusively shaped concrete form, the park follows Providence's downtown rivers quietly…

  • Providence Place Mall in Downtown, Providence

    Providence Place Mall

    ★ 4.4 · 12.8k
    Shopping Mall

    shopping mall in Providence, Rhode Island, United States

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
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  • Providence Performing Arts Center in Downtown, Providence

    Providence Performing Arts Center

    ★ 4.8 · 3.2k
    Theater

    Opulent 1920s theater hosting Broadway shows, plays, concerts, musicals & other performances.

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  • Gun Totem in Downtown, Providence

    Gun Totem

    Historic Landmark

    3,500 pound obelisk constructed with 1000 reclaimed guns

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
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  • Symposium Books in Downtown, Providence

    Symposium Books

    ★ 4.7 · 311
    Bookstore

    Symposium Books consistently offers some of the finest books in Providence. Browse their diverse selection of carefully chosen titles in a broad range of subjects, specializing in academic, scholarly, literary, art, architecture…

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
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  • Trinity Repertory Company in Downtown, Providence

    Trinity Repertory Company

    ★ 4.7 · 859
    Theater· $$$$

    Dramatic arts venue with two theater stages for plays, musicals, films & education programs.

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  • Roger Williams National Memorial in Downtown, Providence

    Roger Williams National Memorial

    ★ 4.6 · 691
    City Park

    In honor of Providence's founder, this memorial park features a visitor center with free exhibits.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown

  • The Malted Barley in Downtown, Providence

    The Malted Barley

    ★ 4.5 · 1.8k
    Bar· $20–30

    Large, relaxed bar offering rotating craft brews & gourmet soft pretzels, plus foosball.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
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  • Mokban Korean Bistro in Downtown, Providence

    Mokban Korean Bistro

    ★ 4.7 · 2.8k
    Korean· $20–30

    Family-run locale for Korean classics & creative offerings in a stylish, contemporary space.

    Mon
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 10 PM
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  • Marcelino's Boutique Bar in Downtown, Providence

    Marcelino's Boutique Bar

    ★ 4.8 · 402
    Cocktail Bar· $20–60

    Happening hangout specializing in creative cocktails & shared plates, plus beer & wine.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Thu
    5 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 1 AM
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  • Murphy's Providence in Downtown, Providence

    Murphy's Providence

    ★ 4.5 · 1.4k
    Pub· $20–30

    Open since 1929, this casual establishment with multiple TVs is part Irish pub, part New York deli.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    11 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1 AM
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  • Hemenway's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar in Downtown, Providence

    Hemenway's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

    ★ 4.6 · 2.5k
    Seafood· $40–100

    Local seafood & noted wine list in an airy dining room with a wall of windows alongside the river.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 9 PM
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  • The Eddy in Downtown, Providence

    The Eddy

    ★ 4.5 · 639
    Bar· $10–50

    Stylish, dimly lit cocktail bar serving classic & creative concoctions along with unique snacks.

    Every day
    4 PM – 1 AM
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  • Night Shift Kitchen + Tap in Downtown, Providence

    Night Shift Kitchen + Tap

    ★ 4.8 · 623
    American· $10–70
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
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  • Little City Coffee & Kitchen in Downtown, Providence

    Little City Coffee & Kitchen

    ★ 4.7 · 256
    Coffee Shop· $10–20
    Every day
    7 AM – 3 PM
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Map of Downtown with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Industrial Trust Tower
  2. 2Waterplace Park and Riverwalk
  3. 3Providence Place Mall
  4. 4Providence Performing Arts Center
  5. 5The Malted Barley
  6. 6Mokban Korean Bistro
  7. 7Gun Totem
  8. 8Marcelino's Boutique Bar
  9. 9Symposium Books
  10. 10Murphy's Providence

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