Federal Hill

#1 RISD Museum This hidden gem's five buildings are clustered on the south side of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) campus. Inside, more than 91,000 works of art are ... Read more » Nicholas Millard / PWCVB

#2 Roger Williams Park Zoo Located about 4 miles south of downtown Providence, Roger Williams Park Zoo is only 40 acres – not the largest zoo by far. But it still houses more than 100 species ... Read more » photo by James Meech / Getty Images

#3 Federal Hill In the late 19th century, Federal Hill was the home of Rhode Island's Italian immigrant community, which is why the area is often referred to as Providence's Little ... Read more » Nicholas Millard / PWCVB

#4 State House The State House is the active seat of Rhode Island's government, but there's more than political bickering going on in these halls. The impressive building was designed by ... Read more » Andy Kobel Zurich, Switzerland / Getty Images

#5 Providence Performing Arts Center The Providence Perfuming Arts Center is a popular venue that not only earns praise for its events but also for its history. Originally the Loew's Movie Palace, it opened ... Read more » Nicholas Millard / PWCVB

#6 Trinity Repertory Company Trinity Repertory Company (or Trinity Rep for short) is Providence's premier acting troupe. The resident company puts on an average of six productions a year – varying from contemporary pieces ... Read more » Anne Harrigan / Trinity Repertory Company

#7 Benefit Street A lot of history is crammed into this mile-long cobblestone street on the east side of Providence. In fact, Benefit Street has one of the highest concentrations of Colonial buildings ... Read more » Nicholas Millard / PWCVB

#8 Culinary Arts Museum Everyone from culinary geniuses to PB&J novices can find something to suit their taste buds in this museum. Situated on the Johnson & Wales University campus occupying 25,000 square ... Read more » Stephen Spencer / Courtesy of the Culinary Arts Museum