Plenty of old fashioned restaurants are scattered across Rhode Island. Some have even been open for decades offering the same great service. If you love old fashioned milkshake bars, you're going to love this place in Rhode Island. If you somehow haven't visited yet, you need to get on this immediately.
The Newport Creamery dates back to the 1920s when the original owner acquired a dairy and began distributing milk.
The original owners added on more and more restaurants over the years. Now Newport Creamery locations can be enjoyed all over Rhode Island and the surrounding region.
Speakeasies hearken back to an era long gone, the days of Prohibition when drinks were tossed back in rooms hidden from public view. Consequences for defying the law back then meant a steep fine or even jail time. Today, the mere mention of a speakeasy conjures images of darkened rooms that you kind of have to search to find. If you're like me and embrace new experiences, you'll likely find a great one at this hidden speakeasy in Providence, Rhode Island. But, first, you have to find it.
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If you don't know where Plant City is and don't plug the address into your GPS, look carefully for the blue sign - with white lettering - hung from a nondescript building that tells you you've arrived at 345, a truly one-of-a-kind speakeasy in Providence.
The speakeasy is really easy to find; it's right next door to Plant City's main building.
Finding the door to the speakeasy is a whole different ballgame. Make sure you go to the address - 345 South Water Street - and go through the main door. Another door awaits.
We're not going to give away what door you'll go through, so it doesn't ruin the surprise. You can easily find out, though, by doing a bit of digging around online.
That secret door will take you downstairs and to 345, which is described as a speakeasy and mixology bar. Like other classic speakeasys, it's dark so give your eyes a minute or two to adjust.
The menu features both cocktails and mocktails, so if you're not a fan of alcohol, you won't miss out at all. Or how about a draft beer, a glass of wine, or sake?
Do you know of another hidden speakeasy in Providence, Rhode Island? Have you been to 345? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Before you find the secret door to 345, you might want to check out the rest of Plant City, a celebrity-owned food hall in Providence, Rhode Island. While the menus cater to vegetarians and vegans, even meat eaters will find the food is so good that it's worth more than a single visit.
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Do you believe in the paranormal? Or, do you just roll your eyes any time the topic arises? Whether you’re a staunch believer or a skeptic, you’ll find plenty of haunted spots in Rhode Island where you can test your beliefs. But, when you’re longing for a relaxing evening with a glass of wine and the chance to mingle with ghosts, visit perhaps the haunted White Horse Tavern in Rhode Island.
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Pull up a chair at White Horse Tavern, in Newport, the oldest tavern in Rhode Island, the oldest "continuously operating" tavern in the United States, and one of the oldest taverns in the world (coming in at number 10).
Originally built as the home of Francis Brinley in 1652, the two-story tavern was transformed into a tavern in 1673. For the next century, it served as the meeting place for City Council, the Colony’s General Assembly, and the Criminal Court.
With a history of nearly 350 years, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that, in addition to a scrumptious menu, White Horse Tavern serves up several tales of the paranormal.
One of those tales tells of a man who, in the 1700s, died mysteriously in one of the tavern’s second floor rooms. No one knew the man’s name, where he came from, or how he died, although authorities feared it was smallpox that took his life.
Decades later, visitors of the historic bar would begin to tell stories of seeing a man, dressed in clothes from the Colonial period, hanging out by one of the fireplaces. He has also been seen in the men’s bathroom.
And, don’t be too alarmed if you hear the crying of a young girl, even if there are no children in the tavern. Numerous visitors, especially when near the bathrooms, have told of hearing a little girl crying but seeing no one.
Of course, you might not see an apparition like the elderly man, but don’t be surprised if you feel a hand on your shoulder, only to turn around and see no one there.
While you’re at notoriously haunted White Horse Tavern, relax with a cold drink and a delicious meal, such as lobster mac and cheese, braised short rib, or roasted winter squashes. And, be sure to ask the server if he or she has heard the sound of footsteps from the second floor at the end of a long night after everyone has gone home.
For more information, visit the official website for the official of White Horse Tavern. Or, check out the tavern's Facebook page.
What do you think? Do you think the White Horse Tavern is haunted? Join the conversation in the comments! And, if you’re still up for a few more tales of the paranormal, check into this haunted hotel in Rhode Island... if you dare.
