West End 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 West End
Michie Hostel
Convenient location,
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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
Didn’t like smelling like smoke just to get to and from the Event Center. Seats were too close together for a concert.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Elmwood
While Elmwood isn't home to many top sights, Todd Morsilli Clay Court Tennis Center and Betsey Williams Cottage are some notable places to visit nearby.
Federal Hill
Federal Hill is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Columbus Theater and DePasquale Plaza while you're in town.
Upper South Providence
When in Upper South Providence, you can plan a visit to The Wilbury Theatre Group and Providence River, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Providence
You'll enjoy the gardens and lake views in South Providence. You might want to make time for a stop at Big Blue Bug or South Providence Library.
Lower South Providence
While visiting Lower South Providence, you might make a stop by sights like Big Blue Bug and South Providence Library.
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.
