Blackstone Travel Guide
Providence
Popular places to visit
Brown University
Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Providence College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Providence Performing Arts Center
See local and international acts performing live music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, circus and more at this enormous 1920s movie theater.
Things to do
Top hotels in Blackstone
Omni Providence Hotel
Great place to stay for a show at The Amica Mutual Pavilion. Restaurants were fabulous!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
The hotel is fine, but I wouldn't stay there again. The room was dark, and the shower curtain was very clingy. The shower was either cold or scor.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Breakfast was okay just need more options.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
Terrific airport shuttle. Good breakfast clean room. Could use updating.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino & Hotel
We were given a “Murphy bed” because the hotel was “overbooked”. Every time we moved, the springs creaked and woke us up. When I mentioned something about it at the front desk, we were told that many other people had complained about it. The room was outrageously expensive for such poor quality. ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
Full breakfast every morning during my stay, was awesome! As far as the staff, when I checked in on 5/6/26 @ 12:30, the young lady that checked me in was superb! I forget her name, but she worked that shift. The other staff weren’t nearly as friendly and helpful as she was.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackstone
Wayland
While visiting Wayland, you might make a stop by sights like Wayland Square and William G Braude Library.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
College Hill
You'll enjoy the churches and architecture in College Hill. You might want to make time for a stop at Thayer Street or Brown University Bookstore.
Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Charles
While Charles may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Everett Dance Theatre and Schneider Arena.
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.
