Charles 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.
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Catch an event at Amica Mutual Pavilion during your trip to Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
WaterFire Arts Center
You can study the exhibits at WaterFire Arts Center, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Rhode Island State Capitol Building
After visiting Rhode Island State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in Charles
Omni Providence Hotel
Very clean
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
No hot water for night shower or in am. Very disheartening as we were traveling and a refreshing shower would be expected
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Providence
Great Service
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Clean room
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Yes the stay was amazing.. loved our room and was extremely clean.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Providence Marriott Downtown
No breakfast provided
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charles
Wanskuck
While visiting Wanskuck, you might make a stop by sights like Branch Avenue Plaza and Wanskuck Library.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but The Met and Brown Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Elmhurst
While visiting Elmhurst, you might make a stop by sights like Phillips Memorial Library and Schneider Arena.
Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Brown Stadium and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association are top sights worth seeing.
