Every step you take on the Providence Ghost Tour echoes with a touch of haunted drama. This walking tour explores the East Side of Providence which is the most historic part of the city. Walk by lantern through these dark streets as you hear the expert guide tell you of all of the shadowy goings-on of spirits of years past that still manage to make their presence known in one eerie way or another. This popular tour is available from May until November. Make sure to bring your camera...and someone to hold on to!
Satisfy your appetite for history with a visit to the highly unique Culinary Arts Museum at Johnson and Wales University. See impressive exhibits and attractions like American cast iron stoves that date back to the 1800s, ancient Roman silverware, a huge cookbook collection and over 4,000 menus from all over the world. The various exhibits also feature such appetizing fare as the history of the microwave, authentic parts of classic diners, and a history of open hearths. This fun and entertaining venue offers quite a lot to sink your teeth into!
Sometimes, the best family adventures are the ones where you just spend quality time together playing a game of catch after chowing down a picnic lunch. The perfect place to do that in Providence is Richardson Park. The kids will love the PlayBooster and PlayShaper attractions as well as the Humpty Climbers and swings that are all part of this beautiful park. For the older kids, there's fun to be had on the basketball courts, a water park and the big expansive lawn. An afternoon of great family fun awaits at Richardson Park.