Secret Providence & Newport: The Unique Guidebook to Providence & Newport's Hidden Sites, Sounds & Tastes (Secret Guide series) [Paperback]

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers (Author), Juliette Rogers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Secret Guide series | Publication Date: April 1, 2002

As cities with rich pasts and unique presents, Providence and Newport have much to offer even the most casual of visitors. Beneath their much-glimpsed surfaces lie sights and sounds sure to enchant both tourists and residents. This nontraditional travel guide explores the historic streets and tucked-away nooks of both cities. Visit H. P. Lovecraft's tomb and Edgar Allan Poe's favorite garden, search ordinary buildings for extraordinary art, see the servants' side of life during the Gilded Age, and find green parrots where they would be least expected. Whether the goal is fine dining (want Chinese?—pick a province) or the most obscure sites (a back gate with a stone seat on top), this guide is sure to satisfy.

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About the Author

Barbara Radcliffe Rogers and Juliette Rogers are a mother-daughter writing team. Barbara Radcliffe Rogers is the author of New Hampshire Off the Beaten Path, The Rhode Island Guide, and Adventure Guide to the Chesapeake. She lives in Richmond, New Hampshire. Juliette Rogers lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550224905
• ISBN-13: 978-1550224900
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #477,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Rhode Island

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, June 13, 2006

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C. E. Armstrong (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Secret Providence & Newport: The Unique Guidebook to Providence & Newport's Hidden Sites, Sounds & Tastes (Secret Guide series) (Paperback)

This is a smashing little book! I picked it up, looking for a few little interesting tidbits to help me plan a surprise weekend away to celebrate our anniversary. The authors are clever, witty and know all the best little secrets. If you're looking for a great way to find those little known hideaway moments, this is it!

4.0 out of 5 stars All the Nooks and Crannies, December 30, 2011

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This review is from: Secret Providence & Newport: The Unique Guidebook to Providence & Newport's Hidden Sites, Sounds & Tastes (Secret Guide series) (Kindle Edition)

My niece gave me this book before I visited Providence. I had gone out there for her college graduation for a long weekend and got an abbreviated tour, but it only wet my appetite for more. Though probably not as extensive as I would have liked, this book was interesting and gave me more than enough to experience. Providence is a vibrant and diverse city with a colorful history and an excellent place to visit. This book most definitely provided a lot of information and offered some great suggestions for touring.

4.0 out of 5 stars Providence, Rhode Island travel book, September 29, 2011

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This review is from: Secret Providence & Newport: The Unique Guidebook to Providence & Newport's Hidden Sites, Sounds & Tastes (Secret Guide series) (Paperback)

Purchased this as a gift for friends who are relocating to Providence. It's a little less detailed than I had expected, but they've said they've found the information useful. A little pricey for the size, amount of information, and general quality of this paperback.