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5 out of 5 average rating, 16 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!
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviewsProvidence history: sugar, cotton, slavery
Explore College Hill’s rich and at times disturbing history with a journalist..
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 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, 7 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, 2 reviewsImmerse 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.
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, 1 reviewsLearn the hidden history of Providence
Explore Providence’s hidden stories, uncovering overlooked histories, subtle monuments, and the people and events that shaped the city.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsProvidence Food & History Tour: New England Bites
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!
5 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviewsHunt for fossils with a scientist
Unveil Rhode Island's prime fossil hunting spots with a knowledgeable educator.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviewsCome fly with an island style parasail
Experience a safe and unforgettable parasailing adventure in Newport, Rhode Island.
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New place to stayNewport Rhode Island- Guided Historic Walking Tour
Visit 17th century homes & prominent properties linked to colonial settlers, American Revolutionary Admirals and Generals including George Washington that shaped this colonial port.
New place to stayWalk a Living Trellis Garden in Jamestown
Step through the garden gate, move along the 20-foot trellis, touch and smell climbing crops, capture the cottage shed photo and depart with seeds or a seasonal sample.
New place to stayProvidence Food & History Tour: Global Flavors
Explore Providence's vibrant Fox Point neighborhood on a guided walking tour. Learn about its immigrant history and enjoy tastings at some of the best immigrant-owned restaurants.
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 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!
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 stayIndulge in a curated Italian food journey
Guests stroll Federal Hill, visiting top Italian restaurants for a seamless, curated dining experience with multiple tastings, great company, and no planning required.
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