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Things to do in Rhode Island

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5 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Create 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!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

Bond with Rescue Horses

Feed, groom, and walk rescued horses, forming a bond and learning to trust each other.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Create 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, 6 reviews

Ice 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, 97 reviews

Hunt for fossils with a scientist

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

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..

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, 42 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, 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!

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.

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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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Trek to Flag Rock

Join an experienced outdoor guide on a moderately challenging hike to Flag Rock vista and back. Optional mindfulness components can be added for a deeper experience in connecting with nature.

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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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Standup paddleboard lesson, lake tour, and fun

Learn how to standup paddleboard from a professional! All equipment, coaching, and stoke provided. You will surely enjoy this safe, fun and connecting SUP experience. No experience necessary.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Scenic Bike Ride to CT’s Top River Views

Laid-back river trail bike ride with scenic hidden stops to chill, hang out, and enjoy the water. This ride has all the views, at an easy pace through some of the best local spots, and ice cream!