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Providence Ghost Tours hosts the city's longest-running haunted history tour, the Providence Ghost Tour. Since the company's founding nearly 20 years ago, its guides have led guests by lantern light through the shadows of the city. In recent years, Providence Ghost Tours has expanded to include an alternate route, Haunted Benefit Street, as well as Investigation Tours, where guests take part in a live investigation of sites along the tour route.For those who prefer their history without the haunting, the company also offers two history tours: Parasols and Pocket Watches, available year-round, and Christmas on Benefit Street, offered between Thanksgiving and New Year's.Tours run at least once a day, and private tours are available for larger groups such as corporate gatherings, birthday parties, family reunions, and conferences. Step back in time with Providence Ghost Tours and explore Providence in the most memorable way. Providence Ghost Tours hosts the city's longest-running haunted history tour, the Providence Ghost Tour. Since the company's founding nearly 20 years ago, its guides have led guests by lantern light through the shadows of the city. In recent years, Providence Ghost Tours has expanded to include an alternate route, Haunted Benefit Street, as well as Investigation Tours, where guests take part in a live investigation of sites along the tour route.For those who prefer their history without the haunting, the company also offers two history tours: Parasols and Pocket Watches, available year-round, and Christmas on Benefit Street, offered between Thanksgiving and New Year's.Tours run at least once a day, and private tours are available for larger groups such as corporate gatherings, birthday parties, family reunions, and conferences. Step back in time with Providence Ghost Tours and explore Providence in the most memorable way.

One of Providence’s historic and architectural gems, the Hopkins House immediately reveals its importance through its handsomely landscaped surroundings and the several plaques that adorn its façade, like medals on a military hero. Stephen Hopkins (1707-1785) was a merchant in business with the Brown family, served multiple terms as governor of the colony, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was a friend of George Washington, whom he entertained here (honest!) on two occasions.The house was built in two separate campaigns: the original section, now the kitchen ell came first, probably a single-room building, similar to the most modest versions of stone-end houses that characterized northern Rhode Island’s earliest house forms; Hopkins built the main block when he acquired the property in the 1740s. It stood originally on South Main Street, at the foot of the hill, on the opposite side of Hopkins Street and faced west. Moved part-way up the hill in the mid-19th century, it was moved a 2nd time to this location in the mid-1920s, when the Providence County Court House, across the street, was built. At that time, the house, owned by the State of Rhode Island, was placed in the hands of the Colonial Dames of America, who have carefully maintained and interpreted it, as they do for so many historic properties across the country. The landscape, designed by descendant Alden Hopkins, is inspired by Virginia gardens, much admired by Stephen Hopkins during his visits there. One of Providence’s historic and architectural gems, the Hopkins House immediately reveals its importance through its handsomely landscaped surroundings and the several plaques that adorn its façade, like medals on a military hero. Stephen Hopkins (1707-1785) was a merchant in business with the Brown family, served multiple terms as governor of the colony, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was a friend of George Washington, whom he entertained here (honest!) on two occasions.The house was built in two separate campaigns: the original section, now the kitchen ell came first, probably a single-room building, similar to the most modest versions of stone-end houses that characterized northern Rhode Island’s earliest house forms; Hopkins built the main block when he acquired the property in the 1740s. It stood originally on South Main Street, at the foot of the hill, on the opposite side of Hopkins Street and faced west. Moved part-way up the hill in the mid-19th century, it was moved a 2nd time to this location in the mid-1920s, when the Providence County Court House, across the street, was built. At that time, the house, owned by the State of Rhode Island, was placed in the hands of the Colonial Dames of America, who have carefully maintained and interpreted it, as they do for so many historic properties across the country. The landscape, designed by descendant Alden Hopkins, is inspired by Virginia gardens, much admired by Stephen Hopkins during his visits there.

Visit Flatbread Company behind the CVS off Thayer Street for locally sourced organic pizza baked in handmade earthen clay ovens. Enjoy a local craft beer or creative cocktail by the fire with family and friends. Space and menus for large parties and corporate events available. Visit Flatbread Company behind the CVS off Thayer Street for locally sourced organic pizza baked in handmade earthen clay ovens. Enjoy a local craft beer or creative cocktail by the fire with family and friends. Space and menus for large parties and corporate events available.

Bistro-style atmosphere accented with an open kitchen and a casually elegant bar. Bistro-style atmosphere accented with an open kitchen and a casually elegant bar.