The Arcade Providence is a cool piece of Providence history and the oldest enclosed indoor mall in the country, dating back to 1828. It is a beautiful building, both inside and out, and is a fantastic find in downtown Providence. The space is clean, well-maintained, and features a magical sunroof. It is a cute mini-mall with lots of cute vendors, coffee shops, good restaurants, and intriguingly unusual specialty shops. These include a popular Lovecraft-themed bookstore and other unique shops. There are also drinks and food available. While it is an excellent historic spot to visit, chill, and shop, there are a noticeable amount of empty spaces. With more effort, it could be truly revitalized. It is definitely worth a walk through when touring downtown.
The history of this place is great alone. So much potential here!! My daughter stayed in the apartment and it was so cozy when she was visiting. Anyone needing somewhere to stay in providence I highly suggest booking!!
July 2026
Cool building, loved the columns! The interior is well lit with an amazing ceiling. There are not too many open businesses, at least on a weekday but it's cool to stop in and stroll through.
June 2026
Beautiful classic Arcade. Needs a little life in it!
