Location: Downtown Providence
Top Things to do in Downtown Providence
What to do and see in Downtown Providence, Rhode Island (RI): The Best Fun Activities & Games
Years of careful urban planning and meticulous restoration have rendered this former rum and molasses trading town one of the best places to live in the United States, star of an eponymous television show and a swell place to spend a weekend. Historic sites, wonderful museums and theaters seamlessly blend with newer attractions on the block including a modern mega-mall, scenic Riverwalk, outdoor skating arena, convention center, plus new hotels and restaurants. The Roger Williams Zoo, with its updated Tropical Rainforest Building where "spunky monkeys" roam free in a constructed jungle-like environment, remains one of the city's top attractions and offers hours of entertainment for children and adults alike. Wander back in time on Benefit Street, where eminent Federal period homes recall the city's wealthy past. For a modern experience, check out the more than 100 stores at Providence Place. Or tantalize your taste buds on "The Hill," a historic area that boasts many award- winning restaurants, from the Italian and Mediterranean cuisine for which "Little Italy" got its name, to Caribbean, Mexican, Chinese, seafood and baked goods. For a different perspective, take a romantic river cruise on an authentic Venetian gondola. No matter what your vantage point, Providence sparkles.
Restaurants in Providence
1. The Great Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 285 reviews
The Great Escape Room is a real-life room escape game. Escape games are the newest craze sweeping the nation – a fun, team-building, brain-busting experience! The door is locked behind you and 60 minutes are on the clock! You must work together in order to find clues and solve puzzles that will lead you to your escape. Only about 20% of groups are able to meet the challenge and escape in time!
Reviewed By 978coltonm - Houston, United States
My son and I traveled from Texas and we did two rooms tonight. Our game master was great and we really enjoyed our time there. We liked the Escape Artist the best but the Presidential room was good as well. Thank you for a great time!
2. Roomination Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
ROOMination Escape is an escape room located in downtown Providence, RI. We host highly interactive, live-action puzzle games that challenge groups of players to escape a locked room in 60 minutes or less.
3. Freeplay Bar & Arcade
4. Fleet Skating Center
5. Alex and Ani City Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By panama2000 - Providence, United States
So the skate rink has been in Downtown Providence for years. Anchored by Burnside Park and Kennedy Plaza and across the street from the Biltmore Hotel and City Hall, there is also a tunnel that takes you to restaurants and the waterfire basin. Metered street parking is easy to find in the evenings and on the weekends - free on Sundays. Skate for $7 ($4 for kids and seniors). Rent skates for an additional $6. But if you can't skate, or don't feel like skating, or feel like having a new thrill, try out the new Ice Bumper Cars. During the day the ice is divided and you have only a small area, but from 10pm till midnight you have the whole ice and it is well worth it to wait. For $12 you get 20 minutes of pure exhilaration. Go with your friends. There are 15 bumper cars. Call ahead or stop by to make a reservation and then just show up 20 minutes before your ticketed time so that you can fill out the waivers and get oriented. So much fun.
6. Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX
7. Dave & Buster's - Arcade
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
