Visitor Information
Including Rhode Island in your vacation plans? You've made a great choice. There is plenty to see and lots to do.
Nature lovers can stroll the majestic beaches of South County or take in the unspoiled beauty of Block Island. Foodies will love Providence's renowned restaurant scene. Shoppers will delight in the variety of Rhode Island's retail capital, Warwick. History buffs will return to the grand Gilded Age with a visit to the mansions of Newport. Whatever your interests, you'll also find a great selection of accommodations, including historic inns, intimate bed and breakfasts and a variety of hotels.
Stop by or contact the visitor centers below for tips on things to do in Rhode Island.
GoProvidence Visitor Information Center
1 Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-751-1177
GoProvidence.com
Rhode Island State House Visitor Center
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-330-3111
SOS.RI.gov
Newport Visitor Information Center
21 Long Wharf Mall
Newport, RI 02840
401-845-9130
DiscoverNewport.org
South County Tourism Council
4160 Old Post Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
SouthCountyRI.com
Blackstone Valley Visitor Center
175 Main Street
Pawtucket RI 02860
401-724-2200
TourBlackstone.com
Block Island Hospitality Center
1 Water Street
Block Island, RI 02807
401-466-2982
BlockIslandInfo.com
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can visiting teams and families get local information?
Stop by the Providence/Warwick Visitor Information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, or call 401-751-1177 for maps, dining suggestions and ideas for your downtime.
- Are there visitor centers near tournament venues outside Providence?
Yes. The Blackstone Valley Visitor Center in Pawtucket is close to venues like Centreville Bank Stadium and the Hank Soar Softball Complex, and regional centers in South County, Newport and Block Island can help families exploring other parts of the state.
- Where can my team eat as a group?
Find restaurants near your venue or hotel right on our site, or ask a visitor center for group-friendly recommendations. For larger teams, call ahead to reserve space.
- What can families do between games?
Explore Providence, where you can stroll the riverfront, catch WaterFire, visit Roger Williams Park Zoo and the Providence Children’s Museum, and dine at the city’s acclaimed restaurants. Beyond the city, relax on South County’s beaches, tour Newport’s mansions or shop in Warwick, all within a short drive of most venues.
