Waterplace Park

Providence, Rhode Island buildings at Waterplace Park.
Providence, Rhode Island buildings at Waterplace Park.
Here is a colorful view of night setting on Providence. In the foreground is the Woonasquatucket River and it flows into the basin at Waterplace Park; the home of Waterfire. #goldenhour
I left work the other night and I on the way to the car, I came across this beautiful sunset at Waterplace Park. All frozen over now. Waterplace Park is an urban park situated along the Woonasquatucket River in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Finished in 1994, Waterplace Park is connected to 3/4 mile of cobblestone-paved pedestrian walkways along the waterfront known as Riverwalk. Venice-styled Pedestrian bridges cross the river. Most of Riverwalk is below street level and automotive traffic. Waterplace Park and Riverwalk together are host to Providence's popular summertime Waterfire events, a series of bonfires lit on the river accompanied by Classical and World music.
It's a cold, cold wintery day but the sky seemed ablaze with light. I found the contrast of colours - from very cool to very warm - to be fantastic and i wanted to capture the moment. Glad I did; it was all over no sooner than when I finished taking photos. Right place, right time. #goldenhour

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Wayfinder Newport

Wayfinder Newport

4 out of 5
Price was ￥288,770, price is now ￥236,748 per person
￥236,748
per person
Mar 16 - Mar 23
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Providence (PVD)
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We had the two queen with a balcony which was really nice. The staff were all very courteous and helpful. The room was clean and spacious. The pillows were very comfortable and so was the bed. It’s the slow season right now so it was nice and quiet. Can’t speak for their lunch or dinner but we did have the breakfast which was just ok. $12 for 2 eggs, some fried potatoes (very dry), homemade strawberry jam (very good) and ONE slice of toast, not cool. lol Really cute hotel, though. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Omni Providence Hotel

Omni Providence Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Providence
Price was ￥324,236, price is now ￥277,418 per person
￥277,418
per person
Mar 16 - Mar 23
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Providence (PVD)
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,866 reviews)
Clean room, quick check in once room was ready, nice view

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield

Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield

3 out of 5
Price was ￥286,930, price is now ￥249,926 per person
￥249,926
per person
Mar 16 - Mar 23
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to Providence (PVD)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Nice place nice people

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

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Rhode Island State Capitol Building

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Rhode Island State Capitol Building

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Best Lodging Options Near Waterplace Park

Omni Providence Hotel

Omni Providence Hotel

4 out of 5
1 W Exchange St Providence RI
Omni Providence Hotel
Hotel Providence

Hotel Providence

4 out of 5
139 Mathewson Street Providence RI
Hotel Providence
Graduate by Hilton Providence

Graduate by Hilton Providence

4 out of 5
11 Dorrance St Providence RI
Graduate by Hilton Providence
Providence Marriott Downtown

Providence Marriott Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1 Orms St Providence RI
Providence Marriott Downtown
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
5 Avenue of the Arts Providence RI
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
5 Exchange Street Providence RI
Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
Residence Inn Providence Downtown

Residence Inn Providence Downtown

3 out of 5
100 Sabin Street Providence RI
Residence Inn Providence Downtown
Neptune, an Ash Hotel

Neptune, an Ash Hotel

3.5 out of 5
122 Fountain Street Providence RI
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
The Beatrice

The Beatrice

3.5 out of 5
90 Westminster Street Providence RI
The Beatrice
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