Providence Place, Providence

Providence Place is the largest shopping mall in Rhode Island. It opened in 1999 with original anchor stores Lord & Taylor's, Nordstrom and Filene's. Current anchor stores at Providence Place are Boscov's and Macy's.

It is a 1.4 million sq ft space designed by architect Friedrich St. Florian. After initial pushback from nearby residents, the mall was redesigned to more closely reflect the neighborhood. In addition, the red and yellow brick turrets were added as an homage to the industry of Providence.

The mall consists of three floors of shopping areas and street level restaurants. Along with numerous stores and restaurants, Providence Place has a 16-screen cinema and an IMAX theatre. One of the most stunning features of the mall is the Winter Garden, which is a four-level structure with glass views of the city.

Most of the shops within Providence Place are chain boutiques like Spencer's, Abercombie & Fitch, GameStop and Sephora. The mall also hosts special events like holiday gatherings, entertainment and adult education. Providence Place is opens at 11 AM daily. The mall closes at 6 PM on Sundays, 7 PM Monday through Thursday and 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Sight Name: Providence Place
Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Providence Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Providence, Rhode Island

Create Your Own Walk in Providence

Creating your own self-guided walk in Providence is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Providence Introduction Walking Tour

Providence, the capital of the US state of Rhode Island, is one of the oldest cities in New England. Founded in 1636 by the Puritan theologian Roger Williams, it was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that formed the United States. The settlement was named after "God's merciful Providence" which Williams believed was responsible for revealing such a haven for him and his... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles

Providence Historical Buildings Tour

A beautiful city on the banks of the Providence River, Providence, Rhode Island, is nearly as old as the United States themselves 鈥� founded in 1636. As such, the city has many interesting historical and architectural landmarks worth checking out that tell the story of its past.

Among these, the Providence County Courthouse stands as a symbol of justice and governance. The Old Stone Bank,... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

Brown University Walking Tour

Chief among the iconic landmarks contributing to the cultural atmosphere of Providence, Rhode Island, is Brown University, a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its liberal arts education and vibrant campus life. Founded in 1764, this is the seventh-oldest university in the United States, chartered before the American Revolution.

Brown's historic campus offers a classic New... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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