8 Unforgettable Tours Everyone In Rhode Island Should Take At Least Once
Looking for creative indoor activities this winter? Lucky for Rhode Islanders, the state is filled with wonderful house museums, stunning historic sites, and Gilded Age mansions just waiting to be explored. Though many of these run shorter hours in the colder months, they are still worth visiting when available. Here are eight of the most unforgettable tours offered in the state.
If you, for some strange reason, haven't made time to visit the Newport Mansions, make sure you do! The Breakers is a massive and stunning mansion built in the late 1800s with 70 rooms of beautiful art and furnishings sure to take your breath away.
The Marble House is another stunning Vanderbilt Residence. Built in the late 1800s, the structure features roughly 500,000 cubic feet of imported marble.
This National Historic Landmark was built in 1770 and home to the famous war general known as Nathanael Greene. Tours are offered of the property between April and October.
This historic textile mill complex is nestled on the banks of the Blackstone River. Ghost tours, historical reenactments and more offerings make this a must see.
This historic military barracks and state park is a breathtaking site in Newport. You can tour the fort through the Fort Adams Trust and learn more about the history of this massive structure.
As the oldest surviving house in Newport, this old colonial is an amazing piece of history to experience. You can tour the home through the Newport Historical Society.
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum was home to the famous 1700s portraitist. The property is acres of gorgeous land with a working snuff mill located in Saunderstown.
Completed in 1739, the Colony House is the nation's fourth oldest state house still standing. If you're looking for a historically rich experience, tours of the building are offered through the Newport Historical Society upon reservation.
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