Weekend Getaway to Providence

We like to visit Providence for weekend getaways because it is not far from our home in suburban Boston and it offers all kinds of fun. There are plenty of choices for a lazy afternoon and it is especially terrific for a special night out on the town. Here are suggestions for planning a weekend escape in Providence for yourself.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Providence
This Hampton Inn location was just opened in 2009 so the conditions are excellent. The building however is a beautiful former bank so you get the old style with the new perks. It is located right near the water within walking distance to the river with Brown University across the way. If you request a high enough floor facing the riv... More >
This Hampton Inn location was just opened in 2009 so the conditions are excellent. The building however is a beautiful former bank so you get the old style with the new perks. It is located right near the water within walking distance to the river with Brown University across the way. If you request a high enough floor facing the river, you will be rewarded with the views. It provides a taste of luxury without the full price tag.
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WaterFire
On select weekends through the summer and fall, Providence's three rivers are host to art installations turned into bonfires on the water, with music and fire tenders floating along the water. It is visually entrancing and quite surreal. Not to mention fun and unique. Views are even better from above if you have access to a water vi... More >
On select weekends through the summer and fall, Providence's three rivers are host to art installations turned into bonfires on the water, with music and fire tenders floating along the water. It is visually entrancing and quite surreal. Not to mention fun and unique. Views are even better from above if you have access to a water view via your hotel, or from the upper levels of Providence Place.
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The RISD Museum
The Rhode Island School of Design has an incredible museum collecting all things art presented in a rambling series of interconnected buildings that is a delight to wander through. Admission is free on Sundays when arriving before 1PM. I love the variety from Paul Revere silver to Frank Lloyd Wright furniture and Renoir paintings. M... More >
The Rhode Island School of Design has an incredible museum collecting all things art presented in a rambling series of interconnected buildings that is a delight to wander through. Admission is free on Sundays when arriving before 1PM. I love the variety from Paul Revere silver to Frank Lloyd Wright furniture and Renoir paintings. Modern sits next to classic, and all tastes are accommodated along the way.
It is located right near the water within walking distance to the river with Brown University across the way.
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Molly G.
Molly G.
Molly G. grew up moving all over creation, starting off in the Carolinas and making her way through the Jersey Shore, the banks of Lake Erie, Upstate New York and New England. Since she hates to pack she has put down roots in Boston, despite the fact that she despises winter. However, that moving bug is hard to shake so she solves the problem by traveling instead. She’s had a job in the real world crunching numbers for a Financial Planner for 17 years but shares her photography and thoughts about books, music, movies, travel and the Red Sox on The Bumbles Blog in a joint venture with her husband. She saves her best travel posts for UpTake.
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