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Prospect Terrace Park is one of Providence.

1. Prospect Terrace Park

8.7
60 Congdon St, Providence, RI
Scenic Lookout · College Hill · 14 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: For the most beautiful views of the city

2. The RISD Museum of Art

8.9
224 Benefit St (Waterman St.), Providence, RI
Art Museum · College Hill · 35 tips and reviews

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: Sundays are free admission!

North is one of Providence.

3. North

122 Fountain St, Providence, RI
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Providence · 1 tip
Al Forno Restaurant is one of Providence.

4. Al Forno Restaurant

8.9
577 S Main St, Providence, RI
Italian Restaurant · Fox Point · 59 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Owners Johanne Killeen and George Germon have been serving grilled pizzas and oven-baked dishes for almost 35 years. If the sweet-sour-spicy Dirty Steak isn't on the menu, ask for it anyway. Read more.

Bayberry Beer Hall is one of Providence.

5. Bayberry Beer Hall

381 W Fountain St, Providence, RI
Beer Garden · Federal Hill · 14 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Scott: Great craft beer selection, service, and food in a cozy spot.

The Grange is one of Providence.

6. The Grange

166 Broadway, Providence, RI
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Federal Hill · 60 tips and reviews

Davy B.Davy Buntinx: Inventive vegetarian cuisine with lots of flavor. Nice cocktail selection as well. Great service. Highly recommended!

Bucktown is one of Providence.

7. Bucktown

471 W Fountain St, Providence, RI
Fried Chicken Joint · Federal Hill · 12 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Chef Ashley Faulkner $ her co-owner Adam Mir's hole-in-the-wall nails those craveable Southern masterpieces—fried shrimp po’boys, hushpuppies with honey butter, banana pudding—in a low-key bar setting Read more.

Julians is one of Providence.

8. Julians

8.8
318 Broadway (at Vinton St.), Providence, RI
New American Restaurant · Federal Hill · 111 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Boucher: By far, my favorite regular breakfast/evening drink stop. Nothing beats the atmosphere or the staff.

Frog & Toad is one of Providence.

9. Frog & Toad

8.7
795 Hope St, Providence, RI
Gift Store · Blackstone · 7 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: Best little shop in Providence. Totally eclectic gifts. Give yourself at least 45 minutes to look at all of their little treasures.

Frog & Toad - West is one of Providence.

10. Frog & Toad - West

713 Westminster St, Providence, RI
Gift Store · Federal Hill · 1 tip

11. Craftland

8.5
212 Westminster St (at Eddy), Providence, RI
Gift Store · Downtown Providence · 7 tips and reviews

Veronica C.Veronica Carvallo: Cute store for handmade crafts. Check out their greetings cards, they're cute and quirky.

Armageddon Shop is one of Providence.

12. Armageddon Shop

8.0
436 Broadway, Providence, RI
Record Store · Federal Hill · 8 tips and reviews

Adam V.Adam V.: Easily one of the better record stores in New England. The shop tends to bend slightly towards those into metal/punk, but carries all genres. The pricing is solid and tends to be market-rate.

White Electric Coffee is one of Providence.

13. White Electric Coffee

8.6
711 Westminster St (at Dean St), Providence, RI
Café · Federal Hill · 52 tips and reviews

Andrea R.Andrea Ritter: Best coffee joint this side of Providence

Seven Stars Bakery is one of Providence.

14. Seven Stars Bakery

8.9
342 Broadway (Knight St), Providence, RI
Bakery · Federal Hill · 55 tips and reviews

EE: Best pastries

Apsara Asian Restaurant is one of Providence.

15. Apsara Asian Restaurant

8.8
716 Public St, Providence, RI
Asian Restaurant · Elmwood · 22 tips and reviews

Ben-Oni J.Ben-Oni Jean-Pierre: They know what they're doing.

Geoff’s Superlative Sandwiches is one of Providence.

16. Geoff’s Superlative Sandwiches

7.6
401 S Main St, Providence, RI
Sandwich Spot · Fox Point · 4 tips and reviews
Knead Doughnuts is one of Providence.

17. Knead Doughnuts

8.7
32 Custom House St, Providence, RI
Donut Shop · Downtown Providence · 23 tips and reviews

Cynthia P.Cynthia Poon: Lovely space and good brioche donuts

18. Bolt Coffee Company

8.7
122 Fountain St, Providence, RI
Café · Downtown Providence · 19 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Buijs: Best coffee in downtown.

Freeplay Bar & Arcade is one of Providence.

19. Freeplay Bar & Arcade

8.9
182 Pine Street, Providence, RI
Bar · Downtown Providence · 4 tips and reviews

Stephanie O.Stephanie Orme: This place is amazing. $10 on Friday and Saturday ($5 the rest of the week) for unlimited play. Was here about 3 hours and definitely got way more than $10 worth of play.

Dexter Field is one of Providence.

20. Dexter Field

Providence, RI
Park · No tips or reviews
AS220 is one of Providence.

21. AS220

8.4
115 Empire St (btwn Washington & Westminster St.), Providence, RI
Art Gallery · Downtown Providence · 21 tips and reviews

John D.John Dwyer: This space and the people it attracts are valuable parts of Providence culture.

22. The Magdalenae Room

122 Fountain St, Providence, RI
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Providence · 7 tips and reviews

Kyle B.Kyle Bye: Low-key, candlelit cocktail bar hidden inside the back of The Dean. Definitely worth visiting even if you're not staying at the hotel.

The Avery is one of Providence.

23. The Avery

8.5
18 Luongo Memorial Square (Vinton/Carpenter), Providence, RI
Bar · Federal Hill · 24 tips and reviews

24. The Boombox

7.6
122 Fountain St, Providence, RI
Karaoke Bar · Downtown Providence · 3 tips and reviews

Ian W.Ian Westcott: Great crowd. Lack of liquor on the drink menu is odd. Also note that a particularly aggressive mic drop may get you thrown out. Fair warning.

Crugnale Bakery is one of Providence.

25. Crugnale Bakery

11 Newark St (at Valley St), Providence, RI
Bakery · Valley · No tips or reviews
The Original Italian Bakery, Inc. is one of Providence.

26. The Original Italian Bakery, Inc.

8.4
915 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI
Bakery · 2 tips and reviews

Katy W.Katy W: The best pizza strips and calzones. Try the pizza chips!

Small Point Cafe is one of Providence.

27. Small Point Cafe

8.0
230 Westminster St, Providence, RI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Providence · 49 tips and reviews
West Side Diner is one of Providence.

28. West Side Diner

7.9
1380 Westminster St, Providence, RI
Diner · Federal Hill · 18 tips and reviews
Nicks On Broadway is one of Providence.

29. Nicks On Broadway

8.8
500 Broadway (Tobey St), Providence, RI
Café · Federal Hill · 57 tips and reviews
Loie Fuller's is one of Providence.

30. Loie Fuller's

1455 Westminster St, Providence, RI
New American Restaurant · Federal Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Rosanna M O.Rosanna M Ortiz: Best hidden gem!!

Kitchen is one of Providence.

31. Kitchen

94 Carpenter St (Dean Street), Providence, RI
Breakfast Spot · Federal Hill · 38 tips and reviews
Long Live Beerworks is one of Providence.

32. Long Live Beerworks

8.9
40R Sprague St (Battery St.), Providence, RI
Brewery · West End Providence · 11 tips and reviews
The Guild is one of Providence.

33. The Guild

8.7
461 Main St, Pawtucket, RI
Brewery · 6 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Scott: Rotating selection of local beers. Outdoor seating and games and dogs are allowed in the outside patio area.

Revival Brewing Company is one of Providence.

34. Revival Brewing Company

8.1
50 Sims Ave, Providence, RI
Brewery · 5 tips and reviews
Trinity Brewhouse is one of Providence.

35. Trinity Brewhouse

7.6
186 Fountain St (Aborn St), Providence, RI
Brewery · Downtown Providence · 94 tips and reviews

Francesca A.Francesca Aiello: Downstairs is wauyyyyy better. Instant service.

Newport Creamery is one of Providence.

36. Newport Creamery

7.6
673 Smith St, Providence, RI
Ice Cream Parlor · Elmhurst · 11 tips and reviews

Ern P.Ern P: The coffee Awful Awful is slamming.