Providence Holidays
United StatesProvidence, the capital of tiny Rhode Island, was named by founder Roger Williams in honor of "God's merciful providence." An early city to industrialize, Providence was known for producing jewelry and silverware, as well as, sadly, the triangle trade, which saw New England rum traded for African slaves, who were …
How to get to Providence
Here's what you need to know about getting to Providence. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Providence takes 9 hours, 10 minutes.
When to go to Providence
Typical Holiday Price
£1479 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Providence varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
February
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - February is the cheapest month to go to Providence.
Things to see and do in Providence
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WaterFire
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Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
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Providence Place
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RISD Museum
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Providence Rhode Island
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Federal Hill
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Prospect Terrace Park
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Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
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Rhode Island State House
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Roger Williams National Memorial Park
Interesting small town in Rhode Island that is the home of Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. Lots history and has the feeling of a college town and a small New England town in one. Not a place to vacation but fairly interesting if you have business here.
The Rhode Island capital may have sidled into the top 10 thanks to its Ivy League affiliation with Brown, or due to the humbling tech savvy and avant-garde vibes of locals. But Providence denizens might also admit to a certain well-deserved provinciality. After all, why bother driving to a whole other state (even if it’s a pretty short trip) when you can find everything you need at home? The city ranked near the top for its notable restaurants such as Federal Hill’s Gracie’s and downtown’s farm-to-table Birch, from James Beard nominee Ben Sukle. The city also scored well for its gourmet food shops. Providence also keeps late hours for students pulling all kinds of all-nighters. You won’t find just the dives open, either. Trinity Brewhouse—an excellent spot for a local microbrew alongside Providence-style grilled pizza—stays open until 2 a.m.
George Washington Bridge leaving Providence. What a lovely sunset! This place reminds me of Portland.
I've lived in Boston for almost 10 years and yesterday was the first time I've been to Providence, for a brief period of