Providence offers many choices if you are an angler. Some of the best saltwater fishing can be found off the coast with in-shore and rock casting fishing available. Excellent freshwater fishing awaits at Wood and Pawcatuck Rivers, just to name a couple of the most popular destinations.
Travel back to the 18th century when you visit the John Brown House Museum. Brown was one of the area's most influential figures, and his story is brought to life in this incredible residential museum. The house has been meticulously restored to the last detail, and Brown's reputation as an individual of wealth and power is underscored by the incredibly stunning items and personal effects displayed here. The guides that lead the hour-long tour of the John Brown House Museum are highly knowledgeable and are happy to answer your questions about this truly impressive site.
You'll make the amazing discovery that fire and water actually do mix when you visit WaterFire Providence. This is an actual sculpture by Barnaby Evans that has been installed on the three rivers of downtown Providence. This powerful work of art comes alive as several bonfires are lit on the surface of the water and it illuminates the paths and surrounding areas of Waterplace Park. First lit in 1994, WaterFire Providence has come to symbolize the city's spirit of resilience. The attraction has also revitalized the city's downtown area, as this popular spectacle has attracted nearly ten million visitors since it first appeared.
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!