It's Halloween eve and a rainy night. My 10 year old and I embarked on a Victorian mourning tour…read moreat Hearthside. When I booked the tickets I thought it was a good idea, turned out to be a GREAT idea! I grew up just a few miles away and have driven by Hearthside thousands of times (no lie I now drive by twice a day to get to work) and have never been inside. Tonight my intrigue has been fed. Beautiful house, restored and maintained nicely. The volunteers are knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions. They were well equipped with information not only about the house but also about a former resident who passed away inside and even more about Victorian mourning traditions. Our tour was 6:30pm so it added to the slightly eerie feel the night before Halloween, entering in dark. The tour group was kept small (about 9 of us) which I think was the perfect size to move about through the house but also to fit in the size of the rooms. The volunteers were all dressed in proper Victorian attire and the house was prepared for mourning and a wake. A few tips when visiting the house: 1. Contrary to my thought of it being an old house and probably a little cold, the heat was roaring inside. 2. There are stairs and touring this house requires a lot of standing 3. This specific tour does go into deep detail about embalming, not for the faint of heart 4. My daughter enjoyed the tour and understood almost everything with little explanation. I would say not suitable for kids under 10 years old. A beautiful house filled with people who very much care about the stories that lie within its deep history. Well worth visiting. RIP Simon Eddy Thornton.

This place is amazing. All the events that are done here are amazing well planned. Definitely going…read moreback for another event . Staff is super friendly and communication is great before days of the event . A must visit

This was my first time to this event, and I had a great time. I thought the layout was simple and…read moreeasy to navigate; I thought the venders were great (I didn't realize there would be cider and liquor booths, so that was a nice surprise); and the fact that there was free pizza [donations accepted] was super rad. A couple of things that I thought would be helpful, after having been to Beervana (which does not make me an expert, mind you) are more rinsing stations... at Beervana there were orange coolers at every other booth with discard buckets beneath them, and this was a convenient way of rinsing cups. I didn't even realize there was a rinsing station at the GIBF until I was halfway through my night. The other thing that Beervana did that I found helpful was have a detailed list of what each vender brought to the event. This booklet had full descriptions of each beer and its ABV, but even just a list of names would be nice in case I wanted to purchase my favorite(s) later down the road but forgot what I had. (ex: I circled my favorites in the Beervana guide, because I'm the only nerd who paid attention to the book). Overall: I had a great time and would definitely go again next year!

So, I started attending the GIBF when I moved to Rhode Island around 5 years ago. I haven't gone…read moreevery year, but I would say between the Fall and Spring sessions, I've gone about 4 or 5 times. When I first started going, the Fall fest, evening session, was absolutely bonkers. The amount of vendors was more than double what it was this year. I couldn't believe how much smaller the event was this year. I noticed that breweries that had always been at the fest previous years, were missing (Ravenous, Crooked Current, ect). It was strange how many new and/or popular breweries would skip out on one of the biggest beer events in the state. The hall at the convention center is quite large, and made it feel even more noticable of how much smaller this year's event was. Still, despite some of my fave breweries in RI and MA missing, my friends and I had a great time sampling the many brews. The event ran from 6:30pm to 10pm, so plenty of drinking time. The lines weren't too bad, which in previous years had been an issue. There was pizza provided from Pizza-Pier which was "free" but most were willing to give the suggested donation to charity (I believe it was for the RI food bank). I was also able to obtain samples from several other food establishments, including the new Bao from Tom's BaoBao. There was live music, giveaways from the local rock station, and plentiful porta potty's (and also regular bathrooms were open, too). It was a fun time, but just disappointing when compared to past years.

Never knew this place even existed until my child's art was submitted by their teacher for…read moreconsideration in an Emerging Young Artists exhibit! I arrived after/hours for the Closing Reception for the participants & was relegated to only 1 room for the event. It was a relatively small space & I'm not sure if there were other rooms. I also can't speak to what kind of art they normally display as I was only there for the event. What I can tell you is that the staff very enthusiastic about the gallery. They were so approachable & full of historical information about the venue. They certainly convinced me to come back at a later date! I was told by one of the patrons that this is one of the most under-appreciated galleries in the state & how they come here monthly. That being said, if you're looking for a museum, this isn't the place for you. But, if you're looking for a place to view local artwork, you should check it out & help support this community gem. I love a place that loves supporting the community!

An very under appreciated…read more museum A woman that works at the museum told me that the Warwick Museum of Art was voted the most under appreciated Museum in all of Rhode Island. I'm not sure if she told me exactly who did the voting but the statement is easy to believe. The museum is in the cool old Kentish Artillery Armory located right in the center of historic Apponaug. It's a place many people go by every day but probably not many actually stop to visit. Parking on the street is usually impossible and the whole area is a mess. They have been talking about fixing the road forever but probably never will. You have to be a bit creative in finding parking. The museum is more of a cultural center than an actually museum because the emphasis is on the new and not the old and things are always changing. The main display area is one large room and they have about a dozen or so exhibitions a year. Different things by different local artists throughout Rhode Island. A chance to check out the talent in the area. The last time I dropped in the exhibition was art by talented middle school kids and their teachers. Although I have to admit I wasn't very excited when I heard the display was going to be by kids, I was pleasantly surprised. Many very creative and original pieces were present and the talent was obvious. Besides the art shows the museum also has various music, theater, comedy and poetry readings through the year. Things are constantly changing but the one constant is the emphasis on local talent. There is no fee to see the art exhibitions and different prices for the other performances. The Warwick Museum of Art is a small place that offers a lot of different talent. It's a shame that instead of just driving by more people didn't actually take the time to drop in.

The house is beautiful and full of original furniture. Our guide Elizabeth was very professional,…read moreknowledgeable and friendly. She loves history and answered all our questions. Enjoyed the tour immensely! I would recommend this tour as a DONT MISS!

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of touring the historic Lippitt House in Providence--and it was…read moreabsolutely amazing! What made the experience truly unforgettable was our guide, Elizabeth Gilbert (not the author of Eat, Pray, Love, but THE Elizabeth Gilbert who brings history to life). Her tour was informative, engaging, and full of fascinating details that transported us straight into the elegance of Victorian times. If you're visiting magical Providence, don't miss this gem. It's a beautiful step back in time, guided by someone who clearly loves what she does.

Great costumes, brutal storyline…read more We would threaten our children with a big nazo performance if they didn't behave. To them, it was the serious punishment.

Passed by this place while on my way to the Biltmore and was like "what the hell is this place!?"…read moreSo when I was done at the Biltmore (a baby shower, not a trick, get your mind out of the gutter), I went back to take a closer look. The window display is really cool and incredibly interesting as you can see by the pictures. Of course I yelped them when I got home and then did some research....they're going to be performing in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver! Excited to see them perform!

Had the luxury of spending part of an afternoon on this property. Learned everything from how crops…read moreoutside were/are foraged to how different materials outfitted the Narragansett tribe, among others. A truly fascinating experience with indigenous-lead tours. The museum itself is small but mighty as it's packed with rich tribal history. It's a beautiful tribute to the land and it's ancestors. Highly recommended for those interested in learning about a portion of the rich indigenous history in Rhode Island.

So happy to have found this wonderful hidden gem Native American museum located in Exeter RI. It is…read morea very small one room space but it is chock full of Narragansett Tribal written history, clothing, tools, everyday cooking and hunting implements as well paintings and decorative items. The man who works there is a veritable font of tribal history, culture, social and Narragansett sacred ceremonial traditions. If you have an interest in New England First Nation history this should be a priority visit.

Always something to learn in Lil' Rhody. This is located right at the start of historic Main Street…read morein EG. Nice to get a history lesson on a quick stroll after dinner at one of the nearby establishments.

Our buddy Jack got us a tour today. They had a lot of guns, and swords on display. i liked the guns…read moreand swords from the civil war. I am a bit of a civil war buff. They had a few cannons on display, Different hats worn by the soldiers, and a hallway filled with all kinds of military pictures. we spent a hour and a half there. Our tour guide was patrick. He was most knowledgeable. I asked the tour guide if the armory was haunted, And he assured me it was.

My girlfriend and I make it our mission to hit every haunted house in RI for October, and this one…read moreis definitely in the top 3. The bus ride is very cool and the actual attraction itself is very well done. The actors are great and the length is pretty long, which is always a plus. The line was short, overall great experience, definitely coming back.

Line was really long, which was expected. However, once inside, it was horrible. There was maybe a…read moretotal of 5 actors that our group came into contact with while in the woods. Setup was decent but it was anything but scary, it was complete silence at several parts, and anticipation was high as we turned corners in hope of being scared but it was as if everyone who worked there took the night. Was highly disappointed, especially for a Saturday night.