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Newport Helicopter Tours.

By Air

NEWPORT HELICOPTER TOURS Soar over the island and take in breathtaking views of the coastline and mansions. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Friday to Sunday, by reservation. newport helicoptertours. com

RHODE TOURS

Whether you’ re a foodie looking to eat your way across the state or a history buff looking for a way to nerd-out, we’ ve got a tour for you.

By Land

HELIBLOCK HELICOPTER TOURS Take a lap around Block Island and get an aerial view of the seventeen-mile-long island and the offshore wind farm. Or fly around Watch Hill Point in Westerly and get a bird’ s-eye view of Misquamicut Beach, the state’ s shoreline and Taylor Swift’ s mansion. LOCATION: Block Island and Westerly WHEN: By reservation heliblocktours. com
RHODE ISLAND RED FOOD TOURS Venture to independent restaurants over the course of three hours to sample creative foods and local ingredients. LOCATION: Newport and Providence WHEN: Thursday to Sunday rhodeislandredfoodtours. com
PROVIDENCE WALKS: EARLY BLACK HISTORY WALKING TOUR Get a glimpse into Providence’ s rich early Black history through self-guided tours from the Center for Reconciliation, stretching 1.6 miles. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: On your time cfrri. org
THE AVENUE CONCEPT SELF-GUIDED TOURS Get outside and walk around the city, surrounded by beautiful murals and sculptures in downtown, the South Side or the West End. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: On your time theavenueconcept. org
DISCOVER PROVIDENCE BUS TOUR Take a 1.75-hour bus ride around the Creative Capital, from appetizing Federal Hill to Brown University, WaterFire and Waterplace Park and the State House. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: Monday to Saturday experienceri. com
PROVIDENCE GHOST TOUR Take a lantern-led, ninetyminute spooky stroll through historic Providence neighborhoods. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: Every night providenceghosttour. com
COASTAL HISTORY PEDICAB TOURS Learn about Colonial Newport, the Gilded Age, take a spin on Ocean Drive and more via pedicab. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Thursday to Monday coastalhistorypedicabtours. com
SPECIALTY TOURS OF PROVIDENCE Explore the capital city’ s intricate art and architecture, find out about the crime and cuisine scene on Federal Hill or walk a mile down historic Benefit Street. LOCATION: Providence WHEN: Visit website for schedule. pvdtourco. com
RANGER WALKABOUTS Spend a summer day with a park ranger on a fortyfive-minute walking tour of Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park’ s Old Slater Mill. LOCATION: Old Slater Mill WHEN: Friday nps. gov
GHOST TOURS OF NEWPORT Take an hour-and-a-half night stroll and explore the haunted City by the Sea at night. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Every night ghostsofnewport. com
NEWPORT FOODIE TOURS Meander through Newport and take a few hours to indulge in delicious food. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday newportfoodiesstroll. com
NEWPORT CLASSIC CAR TOURS Cruise down Ocean Drive, bask in the sunset or create your own custom tour before traveling in style inside one of Newport Classic Car Rentals’ iconic automobiles. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Daily, by reservation newportclassiccarsri. com
NEWPORT JAGUAR TOURS Follow in the footsteps of the Kennedys and cruise through Newport in style in classic British Jaguars. LOCATION: Newport WHEN: Daily newportjaguartours. com
THE GRAND BELLEVUE RAIL DINING EXPERIENCE Dine on a full-course meal while viewing scenic Aquidneck Island, Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bridge, or solve a murder mystery by meeting characters and following clues. LOCATION: Portsmouth and Newport WHEN: Thursday to Saturday thegrandbell. com
RAIL EXPLORERS Enjoy a self-guided, pedalpowered expedition along Narragansett Bay. LOCATION: Various locations on Aquidneck Island WHEN: Daily, by reservation railexplorers. net
NEWPORT HISTORY TOURS Discover the City’ s rich past by hearing the stories that make up its history, and explore its landscapes and buildings via walking tour. LOCATION: Middletown WHEN: Daily newporthistorytours. org
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