Bordering Downtown Providence to the north, Smith Hill is a quaint residential community filled with history. Smith Hill is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and is known for its beautiful Italianate and Greek Revival architectural styles. Along with housing restaurants, grocers, stores, and business parks, Smith Hill is home to several government offices including the Rhode Island State House. This historic area has rentals available for every budget and taste, from classic New England-style houses to lofts in renovated historic mills. Similar to other Providence neighborhoods, Smith Hill is highly walkable and there are also several bus stops in the area.
Great for students, faculty, and staff, Smith Hill offers easy access to several colleges and universities, including Providence College, Johnson & Wales University at Providence, the Rhode Island School of Design, and Brown University. Several major roadways such as Interstate 95 and U.S.