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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviewsProvidence history: sugar, cotton, slavery
Explore College Hill’s rich and at times disturbing history with a journalist..
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsCreate Your Own Drinking Glass
Join our master glassblowers at Gather Glass to create your own drinking glass. Choose your colors and follow our safe, guided steps to learn how to shape, blow, and form your personalized glass!
5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsCreate Your Own Glass Ornament
Join our master glassblowers at Gather Glass to create your own glass ornament. Choose your colors and follow our guidance to learn how to shape, blow, and form your ornament.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsIce Cream Making Cooking Class - Fun For All Ages
Make ice cream from scratch in a fun chef-led cooking class! Crack eggs, measure ingredients, create unique flavors, and learn the science behind making ice cream. Leave with your own hand made pint!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsDiscover views & secrets on Providence's east side
Trace Providence’s East Side through sweeping views, hidden stories, and local secrets that reveal the neighborhood’s layered history and character.
5 out of 5 average rating, 91 reviewsHunt for fossils with a scientist
Unveil Rhode Island's prime fossil hunting spots with a knowledgeable educator.
5 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviewsBotanical Blue Sun-Printing in a Coastal Studio
Craft 5 stunning, archival blue sun prints using natural materials in my coastal studio. A perfect Rhode Island souvenir! This non-toxic process is great for families, couples & friends of all levels.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviewsHug a donkey
You will enjoy a private (up to 4 people) 1.5 hour visit with the donkeys. You’ll hear their stories, learn about their care, brush them, and of course give them lots of hugs!
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviewsCome fly with an island style parasail
Experience a safe and unforgettable parasailing adventure in Newport, Rhode Island.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsNewport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour
Stroll Newport’s Cliff Walk with our GPS-triggered Audio Tour app. Travel at your own pace, start and stop anytime, any day. Works offline. Simply walk, listen, and discover. Lifetime validity!
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New place to stayPedicab around Newport with a local for 90 mins
Cruise Bellevue Avenue, Ocean Drive and colonial neighborhoods with a longtime resident and former Newport Mansions employee who shares history, stories and fun information along the way.
New place to stayTaste your way through Providence
Explore the culinary delights and unique history of Providence via the Mostly Accurate Fox Point - New England Classics Food & History Tour. Perfect for locals and visitors alike!
New place to stayPedicab around Newport with a local for 2 hours
Cruise past Gilded Age mansions, colonial streets, Fort Adams and Ocean Drive with a former Newport Mansions employee sharing stories, history and fun information.
New place to stayPedicab around Newport with a local for 1 hour
Roll down Bellevue Avenue, learn about the Gilded Age mansions and weave through charming colonial streets with a longtime resident and former Newport Mansions staff member for approx. 60 minutes
New place to stayEnjoy a murder mystery brewery tour
You'll solve a real 1800s Providence murder mystery between stopping off for tastings at some of the city's best breweries!
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsDiscover views & secrets on Providence's east side
Trace Providence’s East Side through sweeping views, hidden stories, and local secrets that reveal the neighborhood’s layered history and character.
New place to stayLearn the hidden history of Providence
Explore Providence’s hidden stories, uncovering overlooked histories, subtle monuments, and the people and events that shaped the city.
New place to stayDiscover the dark worlds of Lovecraft & Poe
Explore the East Side’s haunted literary past, uncovering Lovecraft’s world and Poe’s romantic triumphs and heartbreaks.
New place to stayStroll through galleries and murals
Visit curated galleries showcasing contemporary art and vibrant murals that narrate the city's story with a seasoned guide.
New place to stayImmerse yourself in chilling true-crime history
Join a true crime ghost tour, that blends real historical crimes with reported hauntings, exploring the dark stories, unsolved mysteries, and lingering legends that still echo through the city.
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