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Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI
The Edge Cafe is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

1. The Edge Cafe

5.5
199 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI
Café · Wayland · 11 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: Great for reading, relaxing, excellent food and drink. Not to mention the free wifi

Prospect Terrace Park is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

2. 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

Tazza Caffe is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

3. Tazza Caffe

250 Westminster St (at Union St), Providence, RI
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Providence · 40 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: Great music, drinks and atmosphere.

WaterFire - Waterplace Park is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

4. WaterFire - Waterplace Park

9.0
10 Finance Way (Francis Street), Providence, RI
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Providence · 44 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: The music, the food, the crowds, the smell of the wood burning.. Best later in the evening when the crowds have thinned out.

Nicks On Broadway is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

5. Nicks On Broadway

8.8
500 Broadway (Tobey St), Providence, RI
Café · Federal Hill · 57 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: By far, the very best brunch in Providence. My go-to place for special occasions. Be prepared to wait.

John Brown House Museum is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

6. John Brown House Museum

7.2
52 Power St, Providence, RI
History Museum · College Hill · 6 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: Excellent tour guides. Very informative about RI history in relation to the slave trade. Well worth the time.

Blackstone Boulevard is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

7. Blackstone Boulevard

8.3
Providence, RI
Park · Blackstone · 6 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: Best to go after 9am. Not as crowded. Look for the statue of the girl near Laurel Ave. Beautiful.

Books on the Square is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

8. Books on the Square

7.6
471 Angell St, Providence, RI
Bookstore · Wayland · 8 tips and reviews

Jayne T.Jayne Travers: Could literally spend HOURS browsing through the books, journals, toys, etc... They have authors do readings and book signings regularly and story time for younguns. Great store.

9. Wildflour Vegan Bakery and Juice Bar

8.6
727 East Ave #11, Pawtucket, RI
Bakery · 48 tips and reviews
Frog & Toad is one of Top 10 favorites places in Providence, RI.

10. 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.