Join The Fun Bus for an exciting scavenger hunt through Providence, Rhode Island! Perfect for families and adventure lovers, this lively exploration offers clues, prizes, and a unique way to discover the city’s charms.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with light to moderate walking on mostly flat terrain.
Wildlife
History
Providence was founded in 1636 and has a rich colonial history, reflected in its historic neighborhoods and architecture.
Conservation
Local organizations promote sustainable tourism practices ensuring the city’s parks and landmarks are preserved for future generations.
Experience Rhode Island Tours
Join The Fun Bus for an exciting scavenger hunt through Providence, Rhode Island! Perfect for families and adventure lovers, this lively exploration offers clues, prizes, and a unique way to discover the city’s charms.
Experience Rhode Island Tours, based in Warwick, Rhode Island, operates curated day trips and experiences across Rhode Island, southern New England, and nearby New York destinations.
The company offers ten distinct day trips that combine narrated tours, ferry transportation, guided driving routes, and included lunches on select itineraries. Signature outings include the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden day trip; Springtime in New England visits the region’s largest u-pick tulip farms with a lunch at the Coast Guard House; and the Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruise, a narrated sail past ten historic lighthouses and islands in Newport Harbor.
Other options include Tanglewood and Shakespeare with a picnic and open-air performance; the Narragansett Bay and Newport Tour with ferry access and hop-on/hop-off time for independent sightseeing; and the Journey Through the Arts in Providence featuring the RISD Museum, the Steel Yard, and lunch at CAV. Historic and military-focused programs include Swan Point and North Burial Ground guided driving tours with a meal at Track 15, and A Military Experience highlighting museum collections and Battleship Cove with a riverside three-course lunch. Beautiful Block Island showcases beaches, trails, and lighthouses, while The Roger Williams Park Experience highlights New England’s zoo, a planetarium show, the glasshouse garden, Pleasure Lake rides, and park history.
Each itinerary emphasizes local landmarks, cultural and natural highlights, and organized logistics for day-long outings from Warwick. Reservations are available for individuals and groups departing from Warwick, with clear itineraries and specified meeting locations for each scheduled trip seasonally.
Tours Offered
10
Ten curated day trips
Departure Base
Warwick, RI
Central meeting point for trips
Trip Length
Full-day
Organized, guided full-day outings
Trip Themes
Wildlife • Art • History
Lighthouses, gardens, museums, music
Reserve a narrated day-trip to lighthouses, gardens, museums, or islands — limited seats on select departures.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be walking several miles through city streets and parks, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must.
Bring a Water Bottle
Stay hydrated—especially on warm days—for an enjoyable experience throughout the hunt.
Use Sun Protection
Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses help protect against sun exposure during outdoor segments.
Prepare for Variable Weather
Rhode Island weather can change quickly, so a light rain jacket or layers are recommended.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Provides support and comfort for walking several miles throughout the city.
Reusable Water Bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm and sunny scavenger hunt days.
summer
Weather-Appropriate Outerwear
A lightweight rain jacket or windbreaker offers protection against spring showers and winds.
spring
Sun Protection Kit
Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses shield you from the sun during outdoor activities.
summer