Providence Rhode Island Guide

Welcome to the narrated driving tour of Providence, Rhode Island by Action Tour Guide! Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn tour. Providence: Discover the hip and historic city of Providence! Explore the beautiful architecture of 1800s houses and the most impressive State House in the country. Dig into the history behind the city and its historic Federal Hill neighborhood. Plus, get a glimpse into some of Providence’s seedier roots (think Mafia)! Then, dip into the thriving downtown. The locals don’t call this “The Creative Capital” for nothing! Get acquainted with the city’s vibrant arts scene, from live theatre and music to one of the most famous art schools in the nation. And don’t miss the gorgeous Waterplace Park! This comprehensive tour shows you the very best that Providence has to offer, including: ■ Welcome Gateway ■ Giuseppe Garibaldi Park ■ Coin-O-Matic ■ DePasquale Square ■ Holy Ghost Church ■ Luongo Memorial Square ■ Canonicus Square ■ Cranston Street Armory ■ Wedding Cake House ■ Barnaby Castle ■ Beneficent Church ■ Trinity Repertory Company ■ Providence Place Mall ■ Rhode Island State House ■ Waterplace Park ■ Burnside Park ■ Providence City Hall ■ Kennedy Plaza ■ The Arcade Providence ■ Grace Episcopal Church ■ Providence Performing Arts Center ■ Wexford Science & Technology ■ Sarah and Thomas Doyle House ■ Providence Children's Museum ■ Manchester Street Power Station ■ Public Park and Pedestrian Bridge ■ John Brown House Museum ■ First Unitarian Church ■ The Providence Athenaeum ■ Memorial Park ■ Rhode Island School of Design Museum ■ Roger Williams Memorial Park ■ Rhode Island School of Design ■ Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum ■ Providence Art Club ■ First Baptist Church ■ Swan Point Cemetery APP FEATURES ■ Award-winning platform The app, which has been featured on Thrillist and The Rhode Show, received the famed “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year. ■ Plays automatically The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line. ■ Fascinating stories Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear. ■ Works offline No data, cellular or wireless network connection needed! Download over Wi-Fi/Data before your tour. ■ Freedom of travel No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like. FREE DEMO: Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get access to all the stories. QUICK TIPS: ■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi. ■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of GPS dramatically decreases battery life. This app uses your GPS to track your route in real time. NEW TOURS! Check out our other tours near Providence: ■ Newport’s Cliff Walk: Learn about Newport’s most famous mansions, once home to historic American families such as the Vanderbilts and Astors on this 3.5-mile walking trail. ■ Newport Self-Drive Tour: Explore the essentials of scenic Newport, Rhode Island, and see iconic mansions like the Breakers, Marble House, Elms, Rosecliff, Château-Sur-Mer, Rough Point, and more. ■ Scenic Cape Ann: Drive along the scenic Cape Ann coastline, exploring Gloucester and Rockport, admiring the iconic Man at the Wheel, and getting a taste for the Massachusetts of days past.