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Historic Federal Hill
Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI 02903
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Dolce Villa $198 0.5 mi 0.8 km 4 of 5 stars
The Hotel Providence $260 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Courtyard by Marriott Providence Downtown $209 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Renaissance Providence Hotel $290 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown $151 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Broadway Bistro 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Costantino's Venda Ravioli 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Pastiche Fine Desserts 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Water Place Park and Riverwalk 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Club Hell 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Federal Hill” Fodors.com
“Romance on Federal Hill” Rhode Island Roads Magazine
“36 Hours in Providence, R.I.” New York Times (free registration required)
“Federal Hill Stroll” Rhode Island Roads Magazine
“Federal Hill eatery serves up fine food and fond memories” ExploreNewEngland.com / Boston Globe
“Weekend in Providence, Rhode Island” Offbeat travel
“The Providence palate” Boston.com / Boston Globe
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Sip a strong espresso at an outdoor cafe, grab a quick pizza for lunch or dine in style at a gourmet Italian restaurant in this historic section of...... more » Sip a strong espresso at an outdoor cafe, grab a quick pizza for lunch or dine in style at a gourmet Italian restaurant in this historic section of the city, also know as Little Italy. You'll know you have arrived by the huge arched gateway, with a bronzed pinecone, which marks the entry to the neighborhood. « less
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Attraction type: Neighborhood, Other, Historic walking area
Activities: Dining, City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Address: Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-453-6161
Fax: 401-421-6443

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“Stayed in Federal Hill”
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5 of 5 stars
RI_blondee 1 contribution
RI
May 14, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

If you step outside your hotel you're already here so start the day by walking around this Italian neighborhood. Stop at one of the bakeries for a pastry and cappuccino for breakfast. At the end of the evening, grab a cannoli or gelato before heading back to your hotel for the night. It was a great little romantic getaway!! I... more

“Fun and Variety on Federal HIll”
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5 of 5 stars
Melissa-CentralMA 1 contribution
Central MA
Feb 23, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

If you are traveling to RI, you must make a stop on Federal Hill. There are lots of great restaurants for every budget. For a real neighborhood Italian experience Andinos is a must. This is a small restaurant with good homestyle Italian food, friendly waitstaff and some interesting characters at the bar. For a more upscale experience try Siena -... more

“Providence's "Notth End" (aka Boston's Italian district)”
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4 of 5 stars
foodcritique 15 contributions
Charlotte
Dec 30, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Nice little romantic spot to have a dinner date and stroll around. Within walking distance to downtown hotels. If you stay in Providence -- don't miss out on this little gem of an area. more

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Historic Federal Hill Address

Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-453-6161 Fax: 401-421-6443