Discover Providence’s beauty in all its forms. Admire Providence’s architecture and murals while learning about how art catalyzed the city’s turnaround from urban decay to a regional arts center.

 

EXPERIENCE:

The story of Providence is told by its buildings. Our city’s downtown blossomed during America’s Gilded Age, and has well-preserved examples of Art-Deco, Beaux-Arts, Neoclassical, and many more architectural styles. But this tour goes beyond bricks and windows: peer into the past by learning some of the human stories behind the facades.

This tour also explores the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, a key ingredient of its dramatic turnaround from mid-century urban decay to regional arts center. Experience and learn the inspiration for Providence’s most breathtaking murals: these massive works weave into the city’s visual landscape for a result unparalleled anywhere in the United States.

The walk begins in the lobby of the city’s historic Biltmore hotel and concludes after a 1.5 mile stroll at the Providence Riverwalk.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn the artistic inspiration and backstory behind Providence’s murals
Discover the variety and breadth of Providence architecture
Understand the importance of art in Providence’s dramatic renaissance

 

 

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