Providence Haunted Authors Walking Tour
Explore Providence's haunted literary past on a 2-hour walking tour featuring H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe. Discover their stories and the city's eerie charm.
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Important Information
- • Meeting Point: Prospect Terrace Park, across from 65 Congdon Street, Providence, RI
- • Comfortable shoes recommended
- • Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing
- • Service animals allowed
Step into the eerie world of Providence's haunted authors on this captivating walking tour. Traverse the historic streets that inspired H.P. Lovecraft, one of the most significant supernatural horror fiction writers of the 20th century. Follow in his footsteps, exploring his traumatic upbringing and favorite haunts. Along the way, meet the fictional characters Lovecraft brought to life through dramatic retellings of his creepiest tales. But Lovecraft isn't the only literary figure you'll encounter. Discover the life of Sarah Helen Whitman, an eccentric local spiritualist and poet who was briefly engaged to Edgar Allan Poe. Relive their whirlwind romance and explore the city's haunted literary past. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Providence's dark tales and discover the stories that shaped these iconic authors.
Pros
- Uncover dark tales of H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe
- Stroll through Providence's historic streets
- Explore the life of spiritualist Sarah Helen Whitman
- Hear about Whitman and Poe's doomed romance
- Discover Providence's haunted literary past
Includes
- Enthusiastic and expert guide
- Visit Providence Athenaeum
- Explore Prospect Terrace Park
- Tour Lovecraft's and Whitman's homes
- See 135 Benefit Street
- Visit 140 Prospect Street
Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Smoking
Tour Highlights
- • Uncover dark tales of H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe
- • Stroll through Providence's historic streets
- • Explore the life of spiritualist Sarah Helen Whitman
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