Benefit Street
Known as the 'Mile of History,' a colonial-era street with one of the densest concentrations of 18th- and 19th-century houses in America.
Benefit Street runs about 1.6 km along the western slope of College Hill, lined with well-preserved Federal-style, Greek Revival and Victorian wooden houses and brick mansions. Its street lamps are styled like gas lamps, making it one of the most complete colonial streetscapes in New England. Along the street you can visit the Providence Athenaeum, the RISD Museum, First Baptist Church and the John Brown House. It is recommended to walk south from the northern end at Roger Williams National Memorial. The full walk takes about 1 to 2 hours.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- First Baptist Church in America
- RISD Museum
- Providence Athenaeum
- Prospect Terrace Park
- John Hay Library
- WaterFire & Waterplace Park
- Roger Williams National Memorial
- Westminster Arcade