Wyndham Garden Providence

Stroll along the harbor – or visit Twin River Casino.

Providence is nicknamed the Renaissance City, and it's for good reason. Both Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design have excellent museums that are worth visiting. Or step back in time and visit some breathtaking mansions along the coast in Newport. These rambling estates were once the summer homes of some of the most famous families in America. Those who'd enjoy a night of entertainment, the Dunkin Donuts Center features great live performances of music, comedy and more. For something truly relaxing, the hiking and biking trails along the sprawling India Point Park are wonderful for exploring. Perhaps best of all, this 80,000-square-foot park is right outside our door. With exhibits as varied as Marco Polo Trail, Austrailasia, and the Fabric of Africa, the whole family will want to visit the Roger Williams Park and Zoo. To experience a different kind of fun, we suggest the grown-ups check out the Twin River Casino in nearby Lincoln. There are so many things to see and to do in Providence that we hope you'll return and be our guest at the Wyndham Garden Providence hotel again and again.

Arts & Cultural

National Museum of American Illustration

With over 2,000 works, the museum is the first museum in the country devoted exclusively illustration. It's located in Newport in the historic mansion called Vernon Court.

Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

Founded in 1944, the orchestra performs classical works throughout New England and at home. Check their calendar to see which world-renowned guest artists might be featured.

Points of Interest

Brown University

Founded in 1764, this private Ivy League university is located right in Providence. It's among the 10 oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States.

Dunkin Donuts Center

Also called The Dunk, this indoor arena is the place to see world-class sporting events, music, comedy, and more.

Federal Hill

This charming neighborhood is centrally located and is best known for its abundance of tasty Italian restaurants.

Hasbro Children's Hospital

It's the pediatrics wing of Rhode Island Hospital. The doctors there have pioneered numerous procedures, and this facility is at the forefront of fetal surgery, orthopedics, and pediatric neurosurgery.

Newport Mansions

Explore 11 historic properties from the Gilded Age, all located on 80 acres of gardens and parks. Newport boasts one of America's premier collections of historic house museums, with names like The Breakers, Rosecliff and Marble House.

Providence Children's Museum

This is only children's museum in the state, and it's the perfect place for kids ages 1 - 11. Bring the whole family and explore the BoneZone, Waterways, the Climber, and so much more.

Providence College

Founded in 1917, this private Catholic college is known for its programs in liberal arts and sciences. At the master's level, it has been ranked as one of the top two regional universities in the northeast.

Rhode Island Convention Center

With 130,000 square feet of exhibition space and 100,000 square foot exhibit hall, it's the largest convention center in the state.

Rhode Island Hospital

This is the main teaching hospital for Brown University. It's also a major trauma center for southeastern New England and is dedicated to cutting-edge medicine and research.

Roger Williams Park and Zoo

Founded in 1872, it's the third oldest zoo in the nation. Today it houses more than 1,000 animals of 130 species that predominantly live in naturalistic settings. See exhibits such as the Fabric of Africa, Tropical America, Marco Polo Trail, and more.

WaterFire Providence

This award-winning sculpture is by artist Barnaby Evans. On WaterFire evenings, downtown Providence is transformed by 100 bonfires that burn just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence.

Shopping

Providence Place Mall

It's the largest shopping mall in the state with 160 stores, boutiques, restaurants, and more.

Sports & Amusements

Twin River Casino

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it's an exciting gambling, dining and entertainment destination located in Lincoln, Rhode Island. It boasts 300,000 square feet of gaming space and more than 4,700 slot machines.