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Things to do in Middletown

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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 53 reviews

Hug a Donkey

You will enjoy a private (up to 4 people) 1+ 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, 43 reviews

Come fly with an island style parasail

Experience a safe and unforgettable parasailing adventure in Newport, Rhode Island.

5 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviews

Hunt for fossils with a scientist

Unveil Rhode Island's prime fossil hunting spots with a knowledgeable educator.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Newport 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!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews

Learn the art of scrimshaw

Create a personalized scrimshaw bookmark with a seasoned artist.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Botanical 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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Bike the Gilded Age mansions

Cruise Bellevue Avenue and witness Newport Mansions, Cliff Walk, and Rough Point from the perspective of a hotelier concierge. This is a self guided tour and includes a 24 hour bicycle rental.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Hand-Printed Art: Coastal Drypoint Workshop

Create expressive drypoint prints in my coastal art studio. Learn to etch a design, ink the plate, and use a professional press. Take home 4 original works! Perfect for all skill levels.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Immerse 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.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews

Providence history: sugar, cotton, slavery

Explore College Hill’s rich and at times disturbing history with a journalist..

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Newport 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.

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Walk 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.

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Providence 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.

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Pedicab 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.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Providence 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!

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Pedicab 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.

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Pedicab 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

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Enjoy 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 reviews

Discover 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 reviews

Learn the hidden history of Providence

Explore Providence’s hidden stories, uncovering overlooked histories, subtle monuments, and the people and events that shaped the city.