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.