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    DePasquale Square

    4.8 (12 reviews)

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    The fountain!
    Morgan C.

    If you ever wanted to feel like you're in a Rat Pack movie from the 1960s or simply just in the middle of Rome without ever leaving present day Providence, look no further than DePasquale Square, a little taste of Old Napoli in Rhode Island! This charming piazza's fountain centerpiece attracts families, lovers, and everyone in between to sit and while away the afternoon making wishes on coins and watching the live entertainment! That's right - most evenings, the Square is vibrant with everything from traditional Italian music to a band headed by a Frank Sinatra impersonator that sounds just like Old Blue Eyes himself! A seat by the fountain is lovely, of course, but if you want to make a special night out of it, the patio at Venda Bar is the place to be. What better way to cap off a summer day than by tucking into a giant plate of homemade ravioli (their house specialty!), and listening to the crooners sing the standards of yesteryear? Sounds kind of amazing to me! The full schedule of events can be found on Venda's website, and run from May-October. DePasquale Square is a total hidden gem on Federal Hill, and no summer is complete without a visit to hear the live music and enjoy the unique surroundings!

    Andres A.

    What a perfect place to watch the Columbus Day Parade. Best seat in the house. The Square has several restaurants where one could eat an amazing Italian meal. This seems to be the center plaza where everyone congregates at. A beautiful fountain is in the center, a perfect place to take pictures. Each of the restaurants seem to have outside dining options as well as seating inside.

    Michael P.

    I mean, can it get more Rhode Island than this? From the beautifully restored fountain to Venda to the numerous other restaurants who share this outdoor oasis. We ended up with a reservation at Venda on one of the nights they had live music playing and it was absolutely incredible. A True federal hill experience! Such a fun night.

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    Lots of wonderful places to eat and drink. Outdoor seating in the summer is a big plus

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    Andino's - Linguini With Clam Sauce Dinner

    Andino's

    4.0(767 reviews)
    0.2 miFederal Hill
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    In a sea of endless Italian food on the hill, Andino's can be easily overlooked but not outdone…read more After trying just about every other spot on Atwells, I can't believe it took me this long to get to Andino's....my mistake! The host seemed surprised to see us despite being right on time for our reservation but we were seated right away after a quick exchange. Our server Erik came right over with a smile and continued to be a consummate professional throughout the evening. I wish I could have him be my server everywhere I go. We started the night with some seasonal cocktails. The spiced pear old fashioned was to die for. Complete with a solitary large cube and balanced flavors it was delicious. Our table had veal parm, linguine and white clam, and lasagna. Each dish was fresh and executed perfectly. It's a garlic lovers paradise but never overpowering, in a way any Nonna would approve. For dessert we split a slice of limoncello cake. The cake was so light and fluffy it was like eating air. Even the frosting was light enough where it didn't feel like we were stuffing ourselves to finish it. It's a smaller place so it gets busy quickly and can be a little loud. I would highly recommended a reservation as I don't think you'd have much luck getting a table on a weekend. There was a bar area with some seats but it's probably not easy to get a seat there either. As the old adage goes, if a restaurant is full all the time there's a good reason why ;)

    Have you ever heard of a restaurant that won't do a takeout order over the phone without requiring…read morea credit card number for " security purposes" That might be the most petty cheapest thing I've ever heard of. So I plan to pay with cash now I have to give a random person my credit card information over the phone just because they don't believe that I will show up to pick up my to go order?!? absolutely ridiculous. Such a shame because the food is so good

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    Still Here

    5.0(1 review)
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    Perhaps considered the most iconic mural in the current Downtown portfolio, Gaia's Still Here is a…read moreportrait of a contemporary Narragansett woman named Lynsea Montanari holding a portrait of her tribal elder, Wampanoag and Narangansett leader Princess Red Wing. The location of the 32 Custom House building (and the parking lot that was the former Daniels building) provides a sweeping view of the wall from the Weybosset bridge and river. According to the City Department of Art, Culture & Tourism, "Weybosset Street was a site where three important Indian trails met, one coming down from the north, the second up from the southeast Mount Hope region called the Wampanoag Trail, and the third up from Connecticut in the southwest called the Pequot Trail." Gaia's opening idea for the mural was to consider erasure, considering the landscape that existed before colonial settlement, asking the question of whose history gets recorded and whose doesn't. As he captures in his artist interview (viewable above), through partnership and permission seeking with the Tomaquag Museum, the work evolved into a narrative that captures a living person holding legacy and tradition, advocating for human rights and environmental justice, a people still here across time that continues today. As I volunteer at the Visitor Center, this is one of the public art pieces that most people ask about and it's part of the self guided public arts tour established by the Avenue Concept group.

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    Providence Ghost Tour - Gathering spot

    Providence Ghost Tour

    4.5(72 reviews)
    1.1 miCollege Hill

    I had a wonderful time on this tour! I attended this tour in late March or early April 2024. Our…read moretour guide's name is Kelly. I liked that she was dressed up in a costume and was a wonderful presenter. I've been on ghost tours before and this was my favorite! The tour starts in a park dedicated to the founder of Providence, Roger Williams. The park offers wonderful views of Providence. Especially at night! The tour will take you to several places in old town Providence. Some of the stops are the Athenaeum, AnnMary Brown memorial, a famous street in Providence that Edgar Allen Poe walked on and where some have seen his ghost. There are many more stops. You will do a good amount of walking and stopping. Dress weather permitting and be prepared to take plenty of photos! You may have the opportunity to capture a ghost like I did. I recommend reviewing your photos after you get back home and if you capture any ghosts in your pics, email Providence Ghost Tours. They will be happy to hear from you! Looking back on all the pics I took, it brought back a lot of memories from this tour. I was so happy that I attended this. Also, they offer a souvenir flashlight to purchase in addition to your ticket. The tour itself is so worth the money. Again, Kelly was great! Don't forget to tip your guide. They also offer Venmo. Happy ghost hunting and don't get too spooked! Have fun and be safe!

    This was mostly an alternative history of Providence/storytelling tour, but that was fine by us…read more We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience & wish Carson, our tour guide, the best of luck! It was only their third time hosting the tour, & they did a wonderful job. Their outfit, especially the dashing tailcoat, was one of my favorite parts of the tour. I hope they stay with the company & continue to host tours. The tour was about 90-minutes, starting & ending at the Roger Williams statue in Prospect Terrace Park. The College Hill streets are so marvelous to meander. On a crisp, October evening, with the wind blowing & leaves tumbling around our feet, it was extra marvelous. The coolest thing we learned was that THE Edgar Allen Poe spent quite some time in Providence with his lover, back in the day. I had no idea. Providence Ghost Tour is coming up on their 20-year anniversary! Very impressive. I wish them continued success.

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    Providence Ghost Tour - Guides set the tone for tours with style, but back it up with substance.  We aren't the longest running tour in town for nothing!

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    Guides set the tone for tours with style, but back it up with substance. We aren't the longest running tour in town for nothing!

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