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Historic Federal Hill

Providence, RI
401-453-6161
Ranked #9 of 60 attractions in Providence
4.5 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Dining, City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Owner description: 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 » Owner description: 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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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

My husband was born & raised here & he was a GREAT tour guide as we walked down Atwells Avenue. He told me stories about every single place & the bars & restaurants were AMAZINGLY beautiful...classy. Full of college students on a Friday night! More

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Warwick, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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This area of Providence is filled with great restaurants, mostly Italian. You can't go wrong eating in this area. More

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See 3 more reviews by RI02886 for Providence
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

History is alive in the architecture and story of this walk. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

During the day, stroll Atwells Avenue for Italian food, boutiques, galleries, and a gift shop to take home a momento from Federal Hill. On a beautiful spring and summer night, the street comes alive with many places offering outside dining. Lots of choices including Italian, Lebanese, Japanese, Mexican, and Chinese. More

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Sutton, Massachusetts
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Such a fun strip. Park the car, and just mingle and walk amongst the crowd. Beautiful cafe's, wonderful food, and the smell is intoxicating!! More

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Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Well, if you call a bullet hole by some small time mobster misplaced in a restaurant wall eventful, that's working from the top of the list down. Historic I just don't get. It's 3 blocks of restaurants with enforced valet parking, if you get my drift. More

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New Bedford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Didn't strike me as a neighborhood of happy people. Stopped in at Via Roma on 308 Atweells for a quick slice. It was cold. And that's how the lady served it up; even though there was what appeard to be a brick oven pizza right behind her with flames shooting out the front. Once my buddy bit into what appeared... More

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Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Easy to get in and out of. Lots of variety for whatever you're hungry for. All the restaraunts seem to take a lot of pride on the quality of their offerings. More

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Bristol, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Here are just a few comments mysef and clients of mine have to say: Less traffric than Boston. FREE Valet at most restaurants. CLEAN street. Walking distance to many many shops, bakery's, restaurants, clubs, etc. And GREAT Italian food!!b With so much Providence history.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

What can I say.... The FOOD IS AMAZING !! I dont know how the locals are not over weight... I would be like a fat kid in a candy store living in this area. So much to do !!!!!! More

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