College Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Brown University
Explore the campus of Brown University during your trip to Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Thayer Street
During your visit to Providence, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Thayer Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and art scene.
Benefit Street
Learn about the local history of Providence when you spend time at Benefit Street. Make time to visit the churches and shops while you're in the area.
Prospect Terrace Park
After visiting Prospect Terrace Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Providence. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this family-friendly area.
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Discover the many delights of this historic park, which features ponds, rolling landscapes and numerous attractions, including a museum, zoo and botanical gardens.
Providence Place Mall
During your trip to Providence, you can enjoy retail therapy at Providence Place Mall. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Activities
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Parasols and Pocket Watches: A History Tour
Our pick of the best College Hill Hotel Deals
The Underwood-Hale House
Lovely room!!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Michie House in College Hill - Hostel
Great location and a comfortable bed
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Omni Providence Hotel
love to go to Providence
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Clean room and good breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Providence
Bed was comfy, breakfast was surprisingly included.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
This was our first stay at The Loom since they changed hands. This is such a jewel of a hotel, we came just to have a night away (Staycation!) and met several other couples doing the same. The Loom is where industrial meets art. I don't need to say any more than that...the pictures tell the ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around College Hill
Fox Point
Unique features of Fox Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by India Point Park or Providence Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Providence
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Westminster Arcade.
Wayland
While visiting Wayland, you might make a stop by sights like Wayland Square and William G Braude Library.
Mount Hope
While visiting Mount Hope, you might make a stop by sights like Everett Dance Theatre and Rochambeau Branch Providence Public Library.
Smith Hill
Travellers come to Smith Hill for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Candace Street Park and Smith Hill Library while you're in town.
Blackstone
If you're spending some time in Blackstone, Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association and Brown Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
