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Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour

Location Providence, Rhode Island, USA
$30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Providence's rich literary tapestry is woven with the eerie tales of H.P. Lovecraft and the poignant story of Sarah Helen Whitman. This captivating tour invites you to delve into their lives and the haunting connections they share with this historic city.

  • 👻 Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour: Join an expert guide for a 2-hour journey through the shadowy corners of Providence's literary past.
  • 📍 Begin your adventure at Prospect Terrace, a stunning overlook where Lovecraft found inspiration for his chilling narratives.
  • 🏠 Visit the last home of Lovecraft, where he penned "The Haunter in the Dark," and engage in discussions about his life and works.
  • 🏡 Explore one of the two houses featured in Lovecraft's stories, immersing yourself in the eerie atmosphere of his fictional world.
  • 💔 Discover the home of Sarah Helen Whitman, where Edgar Allan Poe first encountered his future fiancée, and learn about their captivating romance.
  • 📖 Delve into dramatic retellings of Lovecraft's creepiest tales, seamlessly intertwined with the rich narrative of the city.
  • 🕯️ Engage with the history of the Providence Athenaeum, discussing the eccentric authors who roamed its halls.
  • 🦮 Enjoy a tour that is accessible for all, with service animals welcome and accommodations for infants and small children.

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Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Enthusiastic and expert guide

Meeting point
Our guide will meet you on the sidewalk in front of the park

  • Prospect Terrace
    The tour begins here at this majestic overlook of Providence, where Lovecraft spent a lot of time writing his stories.
  • The tour will stop in front of the last home of Lovecraft, where he wrote a short story called The Haunter in the Dark. We will stop to chat about the author, the story, and to take photos. After this stop we will see one of two houses on the tour written into Lovecraft storylines, and then see the home of Sarah Helen Whitman, where Edgar Alan Poe first laid eyes on his future fiance.
  • Providence Athenaeum
    Here guests will discuss the library along with some of the eccentric authors who spend a chapter of their lives wandering its corridors.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Dark Tales: The Haunted Authors of Providence Tour

    Location Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    $30
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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