Top 5 nature & wildlife things to do in Providence

1. Wine and oyster tasting cruise in Providence

Two hours on the water in downtown Providence — enjoy freshly shucked oysters and flowing wine with local oyster farmer Graham Watson on board.

2. Culinary tour of Federal Hill — dinner stroll in Providence

Two and a half to three hours strolling through Federal Hill — a multi-course Italian dinner, with all food included, exploring top restaurants like Cassarino’s and Trattoria Appia.

“Ginger was an excellent guide, and the group we joined was also fantastic. We're all excited about reconnecting for a future trip to Providence later this summer.”— Allen_B

3. Evening boat ride during WaterFire in Providence

Fifty minutes on the water — enjoy a cruise along Providence’s waterways with partial WaterFire lighting for unrivaled views of the flickering flames.

“An incredible experience that was absolutely worth it. The tour was conducted professionally and maintained a manageable number of participants. Captain Tim was fantastic. I highly recommend it.”— janmN5092EC

4. Murder mystery detective experience in Providence

Two-hour audio crime-solving adventure around downtown Providence—ten mapped locations, explore on foot or by car, gather clues, and evaluate your detective skills.

“The Providence Murder Mystery Detective Experience was an excellent outing in downtown Providence, RI. Using the app was straightforward, the audio segments were entertaining, and the mystery posed a genuine challenge if you didn't stay focused. Although it could have incorporated more about the city's history and architecture, it didn't detract from the fun. It's advisable to ensure your phone(s) are fully charged and to wear comfortable footwear. My daughter and I took roughly an hour longer than the suggested 2.5 hours to finish. I highly recommend it!”— melissahI588CI

5. Self-guided GPS walking tour of Providence downtown

Flexible self-guided tour featuring key landmarks in downtown Providence, starting at City Hall and concluding at Burnside Park.

“Getting into the app was slightly cumbersome. However, the narrator provided a wealth of information about the sites and added interesting tidbits about people and places throughout the tour. The directions were mostly clear, though we did stray from the path on two occasions. We plan to use this walking tour again in the future.”— Paradise24094706054