College Hill Travel Guide
Providence
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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 College
Explore the campus of Providence College during your trip to Providence. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Providence Ghost Tours: Phantoms, Poltergeists, & Pestilence
Top hotels in College Hill
The Underwood-Hale House
"This place is fantastic! The room was spacious and clean, and the location was great. The staff was also nice and helpful. I'd definitely come again!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Omni Providence Hotel
"Friendly and clean"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Neptune, an Ash Hotel
"You could be so much better, but I don’t think you will spend the money with the effort to become that. It’s an old property and it’s very European and I travel all over the world dozens of times a year so I do appreciate some elements of this property, the facilities in my room, but it leaves a ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
"Clean room, very pleasant staff, great place for a night before a flight."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino & Hotel
"Never been there before but hotel was priced right and attached to the casino and a few places to eat. Well maintained, very clean with a nice indoor pool and workout room that’s good enough. Certainly recommend and will stay there again when I’m in RI."
Reviewed on 18 May 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 Providence City Hall.
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.
