Things To Do
RISD Museum
Art museum on the Rhode Island School of Design's Campus. Check out the gift shop!
Hope Street Farmers Market
On Saturday morning, find a wide variety of vendors selling farm fresh produce, baked goods, beverages, and other local treats. Fuel up before the big party!
Thayer Street
Thayer Street is a small shopping district in Providence with bookstores, coffee shops and more.
Westminster Street
A collection of vintage stores and boutiques can be found on Westminster St. Check out the Vault Collective for vintage, and shop clothes, gifts, and artisan goods at Modern Love, Homestyle, and Craftland. Pickup a souvenir from your stay in the Ocean State!
Hemenway's Restaurant
Great spot for an upscale dinner in Providence. Emma & Jimmy had one of their first dates here!
Red Stripe
Red Stripe is a modern take on the traditional European-style French café, serving brunch, lunch and dinner.
India
A Wynne-favorite, India is just outside the central district in Providence and has an extensive lunch buffet. Trust us, you'll want the large basket of Naan.
Flatbread Company
Located just off Thayer St, this pizza is one of the best in the area.
PVD Noodle Bar
Noodles!
Plant City
For our vegan, vegetarian, and vegetable-curious friends! Plant City is a plant-based vegan food hall and marketplace.
The Nitro Bar
A Rhode Island favorite, Nitro bar serves coffee and baked goods.
Small Point Café
Cozy cafe with fair-trade organic coffee, tea, and espresso, plus light bites.
The Malted Barley
Craft beer and elevated pub food.
The Walnut Room
A classic cocktail bar.
Further out . . .
Staying a few extra days? We've provided some suggestions for further excursions in nearby Tiverton, Newport, New Bedford, and Dartmouth.
Sakonnet Vineyards
A relaxing place to spend the afternoon. We'd recommend getting a tasting flight and walking through the vineyard.
Tiverton Four Corners
Tiverton Four Corners, a 18th century New England Village, features charming shops, food, artist studios and open space with a sculpture garden. Shop for antiques, fine art, decorative crafts, and stop for an ice cream at Gray's.
Cliff Walk
Wheaton College had their senior ball at Rosecliff Mansion. The next day, Emma & Jimmy enjoyed a walk along the Cliff Walk in Newport!
The Breakers Mansion
Step into the Gilded Age of Newport RI with a tour of the Vanderbilt family's summer cottage.
New Bedford Whaling Museum
The museum features a mix of science, art & history. Emma interned here in college. Downtown New Bedford has historic cobblestone streets, some small boutiques, (amazing vintage shopping!) and many great restaurants.
Padanaram, South Dartmouth, MA
Padanaram is a charming coastal village in Dartmouth, MA. Emma, Jimmy and (their officiant!) Jake had brunch at Farm & Coast Market the morning before Emma departed for Germany.