GHOST TOURS IN RHODE ISLAND

Individuals who have lived and worked in the Sprague Mansion have claimed that there are actual spirits residing in this structure. There have been a number of hauntings at this place. Many have even expressed the fact that they came in direct contact with the spirits that lurk among the shadows of this haunted mansion. Here, you will learn about some of the experiences that have been encountered ... [Read more]

DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: This immense, 27,000 sq. ft. "summer villa"; truly a castle, was a 3.2 million dollar construction project, that began in 1891 and was completed in 1894, for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont. This castle was created to resemble`a Louis XIII style hunting lodge, with a considerable amount of artistic bells and whistles, and some unusual features, as 3.2 million dollars could buy ... [Read more]

The Jail House Inn has been described as being a handsome federal style building, constructed in 1772, to replace the old 1658 jail. In 1772, it was built to be a temporary holding tank for accused wrong-doers, facing trial; just for those folks who were passing through Newport's criminal justice system, and not staying too long. However, in the late 1800s the building was enlarged and renovated b... [Read more]