Popular places to visit

Blackstone Park
After visiting Blackstone Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence.

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 great live music and entertainment choices.

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 great live music.
Top hotels in Wayland

Omni Providence Hotel
Staff was great and the hotel was beautiful!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Breakfast was limited but ok Staff was wonderful Rooms could use freshening up
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Super clean, nice staff,
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Yes, very.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Hotel Providence
Perfect location for a magical excursion into the beautiful city of Providence
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Neptune, an Ash Hotel
Staff was very helpful. Room was clean. Location is great, close to restaurants, shops, sites, etc.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wayland

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 Avon Cinema.

Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Brown Stadium and Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public 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 Westminster Arcade.

Hope
Hope might not have many top sights, but The Met and Brown Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

