Providence - Rhode Island - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

A large city of almost 200,000 people, Providence, Rhode Island, offers many delights for its visitors. The wealth of accommodations and places to dine is staggering so you will not have any difficulty finding lodgings or a meal. You may encounter difficulty deciding where to stay and eat, but you are only limited by your budget and your imagination.

When you arrive in Providence, the type of vacation you want to have will determine the places you visit and the activities you partake in. If you want a vacation of amusements, then you are certainly in luck. Explore the luscious treats at the Culinary Archives and Museum, with one million items related to cooking. Federal Hill is completely devoted to bakeries and food stores, so you will certainly be able to see foods from all over the world. Children can learn about the world beneath the city at the Children's Museum and the Arcade is the oldest shopping mall in the city with an arcade for the children.

If its history you want, then Providence is alive and well in this aspect of your vacation. Visit the Cathedral of St. John, which dates back to 1722 and the John Brown House with furniture and clothing dating back to colonial times. Experience a look into Rhode Island's past at the Museum of Rhode Island History and browse the exhibits detailing the black heritage and culture of the state at the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. The wealth of historic homes, buildings and sites within this city are so abundant, you won't have time to see them all on one vacation, unless you plan to stay here for a while

Take in a round of gold at the Button Hole Short Course, where you can also get instruction about playing golf. Learn from the experts, whether you are an amateur or a novice at the game. Skating is available at the Fleet Skating Center, even in summer, so bring along your skates when you take your holiday in Providence.

Shopping is an experience all its own and gives new meaning to the phrase "shop til you drop". With three exquisite malls and a whole host of small stores and boutiques, you can spend days on end poring over the items on sale. Providence has such a wealth of exciting things to see and so, you will just have to make plans to return.