The best things to do in Providence

“Events from concerts to food festivals to sports fill out the schedule at this 14,000-sq. ft. arena.”

“Sprawling roller skating rink & entertainment center including laser tag & a climbing tower.”

“This 40-acre landmark includes a petting zoo, a wetlands trail & a zipline, plus a vintage carousel.”

“Hipster-inspired bowling alley and entertainment center featuring blacklight lanes, an arcade, and laser tag.”

“Plot your way around small, bunkered greens and let the mid-irons sing at Triggs Memorial Golf Course, where Donald Ross’ 1932 design stays sharp with stout par-4s, gettable par-5s and sneaky par-3s. com calls one of the best municipal tracks in the country.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 6, 2026

“Swap I-95 stress for an authentic Venetian glide with La Gondola Providence, where private trips float you along the Providence and Woonasquatucket rivers and the gondoliers double as musicians. It’s the chill, romantic, just-because way to see our skyline from the water, no passport required.”

From the Providence newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Popular and welcoming option featuring a par-3 course, a full driving range, instruction and a ladies' league.”

“Membership-required sporting venue featuring a golf course and a tennis club.”

“Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.”

“Private 9-hole golf course with a bar, set within a residential development.”

“Foreign, art house & indie films are shown in this historic art deco theater with retro decor.”

“Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.”

“Playful watering hole for the 21+ crowd offering free classic arcade games, beer on tap & pizza.”

“Renowned 18-hole par-69 circuit with subtle greens and bunkers, plus dining, swimming and tennis.”

“Entertainment venue where participants have 60 minutes to escape by solving a series of puzzles.”