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Things to Do in College Hill, Providence

College Hill features a commercial area along Thayer Street that is popular with students and offers various shops and eateries. The neighborhood is known for its historic residential architecture and is one of the most affluent areas in Providence.

College Hill features a commercial area along Thayer Street that is popular with students and offers various shops and eateries. The neighborhood is known for its historic residential architecture and is one of the most affluent areas in Providence.

  • Governor Henry Lippitt House MuseumHistory Museum
  • Providence AthenaeumLibrary
  • East Side PocketsMiddle Eastern
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Top things to do in College Hill

  • Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum in College Hill, Providence

    Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum

    History Museum★

    This lavish 1865 former family home turned museum is an unusually intact example of Victorian decor.

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  • Providence Athenaeum in College Hill, Providence

    Providence Athenaeum

    ★ 4.8 · 234
    Library

    A 19th century library favored by Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, known by locals as "the Ath."

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  • Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art in College Hill, Providence

    Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art

    ★ 4.7 · 2.4k
    Art Museum

    Design-school affiliate showcasing masterworks of fine art & many other holdings in 5 buildings.

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  • Cathedral of Saint John in College Hill, Providence

    Cathedral of Saint John

    ★ 4.7 · 492
    Cathedral

    Completed in 1882, this Gothic Romanesque–style Catholic cathedral offers services.

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  • John Hay Library in College Hill, Providence

    John Hay Library

    Library

    H.P. Lovecraft's letters and books bound in human skin are among a few of the treasures this library has to offer. John Hay Library is located in Providence, Rhode Island

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  • H.P. Lovecraft House in College Hill, Providence

    H.P. Lovecraft House

    Historic Landmark

    Last residence of H.P. Lovecraft, used in his story, "The Haunter of the Dark"

  • Prospect Terrace Park in College Hill, Providence

    Prospect Terrace Park

    ★ 4.7 · 1.4k
    City Park

    Small, hilltop park has a monument to Roger Williams & choice views of the city skyline at dusk.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
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  • Providence Art Club in College Hill, Providence

    Providence Art Club

    ★ 4.7 · 131
    Art Gallery

    If you appreciate art, this is probably a place you should stop by. It was founded in 1880 to increase the appreciation of art in the local community. It is home to studios, galleries, and a clubhouse, and is a popular hangout for local…

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 4 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    12 PM – 4 PM
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Where to eat & drink in College Hill

  • East Side Pockets in College Hill, Providence

    East Side Pockets

    ★ 4.7 · 2.2k
    Middle Eastern· $10–20

    Falafel & kebab wraps are the specialty at this tiny, bustling Middle Eastern counter-serve joint.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
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  • Kabob and Curry in College Hill, Providence

    Kabob and Curry

    ★ 4.4 · 1.2k
    Indian· $10–20

    Circa-1987 no-frills, bi-level Indian outpost for full-service dining, plus Sunday buffet.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
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Map of College Hill with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum
  2. 2Providence Athenaeum
  3. 3East Side Pockets
  4. 4Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
  5. 5Cathedral of Saint John
  6. 6John Hay Library
  7. 7H.P. Lovecraft House
  8. 8Prospect Terrace Park
  9. 9Providence Art Club
  10. 10Kabob and Curry

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