Downtown
Downtown Providence, where three rivers now run, is reminiscent of Venice, complete with seasonal gondola rides, Riverwalk's quaint arched bridges, and a waterside amphitheater at Waterplace Park that is the frequent site of cultural events and scenes from the TV show "Providence." Providence Place Mall, containing among other outlets a Nordstrom's, Filene's and Cheesecake Factory, is located right across the street from Waterplace Park, and connects to the The Westin Hotel by a sky bridge. Downtown Providence also boasts the unique multi-level Arcade shops and restaurants on Westminster Street. A few blocks down from the Arcade is PPAC, the Providence Performing Arts Center, where many shows are booked throughout the year. Just down Washington Street from the Providence Biltmore is the renowned Trinity Repertory, which has a busy schedule of critically acclaimed plays. South Main Street and Thayer Street contain the Cable Car and Avon cinemas respectively, which show a range of movies but specialize in art house and foreign films. On designated evenings throughout the year, wood braziers, interspersed along the riverfront between Waterplace Park and Hemenway's Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar on South Main Street, are lit to create the visually stunning Waterfire, which is often accompanied by strolling musicians and other street performers. Nearby are other popular, upscale restaurants, like Capriccio's and Pot au Feu.Nightlife
Feinstein IMAX Theatre at Providence Place
Providence Performing Arts Center
Rhode Island Convention Center
Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Arts & Cultural Center
Attractions
Providence-Newport Water Ferry
Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design
First Baptist Church in America
Culinary Archives & Museum At Johnson & Wales University
Restaurants
Hemenway's Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar
Geoff's Superlative Sandwiches on Benefit
Hotels
