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Where to stay around Providence, RI?
Our 2018 property listings offer a large selection of 112 vacation rentals near Providence. From 39 houses to 35 apartments, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Providence for a holiday or a weekend are on VRBO.
What are the popular point of interests near where I can stay when traveling to Providence?
VRBO offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Providence. From VRBO travelers, the top 5 most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
- Rhode Island Hospital: 217 vacation rentals
- Brown University Bookstore: 199 vacation rentals
- Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art: 199 vacation rentals
- DePasquale Plaza: 199 vacation rentals
- Rhode Island Convention Center: 200 vacation rentals
But there are many other points of interest around Providence listed on VRBO where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Can I rent houses in Providence?
Yes, of course. VRBO has 39 houses in Providence. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Providence include:
- Apartments: 35 rentals available
- Cottages: 11 rentals available
- Condos: 9 rentals available
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including bungalows and more.
Can I rent golf rental rentals in Providence?
Absolutely, VRBO has 54 golf rental rentals in Providence. You have also many other possibilities in Providence area, including:
- Beachfront rentals: 18 rentals
- Beach view rentals: 9 rentals
- Oceanfront rentals: 8 rentals
Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals.
Can I find a vacation rental with online bookable in Providence?
Yes, you can select your prefered vacation rental with online bookable among our 112 vacation rentals with online bookable available in Providence. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.
Discover New England charm in Providence
Choose a Providence, Rhode Island vacation rental to delight in this beautiful and welcoming city’s New England charm. As well as being a magnet for history buffs, Providence boasts prestigious universities, fabulous restaurants, vibrant nightlife and live music events, and a buzzing arts scene. From your Providence vacation rental, you can visit other historic New England cities, such as Boston, Plymouth, and Newport. Or, simply make the most of Providence’s waterfront location by taking a stroll along the city’s Riverwalk, relaxing with a picnic in Waterplace Park, or setting sail from the harbor on a Providence River Boat tour.
Scenic history in Providence
A summer walking tour is a great way to discover this pedestrian-friendly city and see Benefit Street’s wood-frame houses which date back hundreds of years. History buffs will also enjoy taking a tour of Rhode Island State House to view its dome, State Library, and Governor's State Room. Alternatively, explore the history of one of Providence’s oldest neighborhoods, Federal Hill, and enjoy some of the neighborhood’s authentic Italian delis and restaurants. If sport’s more your thing, grab tickets to catch a game at the Gillette Stadium, 20 miles north of Providence in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It’s home to one of the most successful teams in the NFL, the New England Patriots.
Family fun in Providence
The city’s illustrious Rhode Island School of Design is home to the RISD Museum, where you can view treasures including artworks by Picasso, Monet, and Warhol. If you’re staying at your Providence vacation rental with kids in tow, don’t skip a visit to Providence Children’s Museum. Here, you’ll discover hands-on activities and exhibits, as well as a packed events program. Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village is another family-friendly option set within one of Providence’s leafy parks. Children will love coming face-to-face with the giraffes, cheetahs, bears, and other animals that call the zoo home. Or, for something different, take a duck-boat tour from this city park.
Enjoy Providence whatever the season
Providence enjoys a warm summers with temperatures often in the 70s and 80s June through September. Conversely, it also experiences cold winters, although the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean keeps Providence warmer than many inland regions of New England. Despite the ocean’s influence, the area does experience winter snows, making a Providence vacation rental a great choice for an atmospheric winter sojourn. In the summer and fall months, the waterways of Providence are transformed by the glowing braziers of the public art installation, WaterFire. Created by the artist Barnaby Evans in 1994, WaterFire is now an annual seasonal event, attracting many visitors to the city riverfront to experience the beauty of flickering firelight.
Providence: a green city
As well as its zoo, Roger Williams Park is home to the Botanical Center – the largest indoor and outdoor botanical gardens in the state. Wander through the flower-filled realm to discover a myriad of plants and enjoy a scented stroll whatever the season. Walkers and bikers should head to Providence’s waterfront trails, while Providence is also home to the first multi-town bike path built in Rhode Island: the East Bay Bike Path. Stretching many miles from Providence’s India Point Park, the route connects several parks, before finishing in Independence Park, Bristol.