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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 51 reviewsCome fly with an island style parasail
Experience a safe and unforgettable parasailing adventure in Newport, Rhode Island.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsNewport 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, 99 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, 65 reviewsHug 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!
5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviewsBotanical 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, 9 reviewsHand-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, 19 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!
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviewsProvidence history: sugar, cotton, slavery
Explore College Hill’s rich and at times disturbing history with a journalist..
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 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, 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.
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New place to stayCraft your own Glass Mosaics
Learn to design and craft a glass mosaic piece guided by glass artist! Play with color, light, and luster to bring a one-of-a-kind keepsake back home that will impress your friends and family.
New place to stayCreate Your Own Fused Glass Art in Rhode Island
Learn the basics of glass fusion to create a captivating piece for your home. Put a suncatcher in your window or a coaster on your table made by your own two hands! These are 6x6in pieces or smaller.
New place to stayMake Glass with Fire: A Flameworking Experience
Let our instructors guide you through your first flameworking experience where you will try your hand at you own glass marble using a bench torch. Beginner Friendly for ages 14+. No experience nec.
New place to stayBlown Glass Experience in Riverfront Historic Mill
Choose from 3 beginner friendly projects to create in our hot shop. Work hand-in-hand with a glassblowing instructor for a beginner-friendly experience for all ages 12+
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.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 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!
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.
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