Nothing like a stroll through a centuries old cemetery to lift your spooky spirits, am I right? Perhaps a bit mystical, these guided tours are chock-full of history.

From the God’s Little Acre, the largest burial site with head stones for colonial people of African Heritage in the country, to William Ellery, one of the signers of the United States Declaration of Independence, these sites offer a glimpse of eras from the past stamped in stone.

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There’s no better way to walk through the ghostly history of Newport than with a 90-min lantern-led stroll Olde Town Ghost Walk. Discover the ghosts, ghouls and legends of the haunted city by the sea.

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Welcome to the overwhelming world of Life After Life.

Picture this: A live performance, developed through research and performed by 50 community members, sweeping through Newport’s Common Burying Ground and God’s Little Acre. 

Be among the lucky few (30 audience members at a time) to learn the intertwining and overlapping stories of some of the 8,000 people resting in this fragile and sacred place. 

Please note: Space is limited — tickets will be free and available to reserve starting October 15. 

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Dine or grab a drink at the White Horse Tavern, regarded as America’s Oldest Tavern. Having welcoming guests since 1673, not surprising to think some may still be sticking around, eh?

Considered one of the most haunted bars in America, there have been tales of guests seeing apparitions of guests past. From paranormal sightings of an elderly man, the distant cries of a young girl, to the feeling of a hand on a shoulder, there have been many tales of tableside hauntings.

Will you be the next to experience a ghostly guest? Book a reservation and find out! 

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Locally, the tales of hauntings here are regarded as common knowledge, and the current owners of the castle are welcoming guests once again to relive the history with their Ghosts of Belcourt Castle and Candlelight Tours, taking place on select dates through October.

Folklore or fact? Only way to find out is to experience it yourself.

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Demure, mysterious, and cloaked secrecy, the moment you step into Paradigm Escape Rooms the autumn harborside streets become a distant memory as you are transformed into another world.

"Locked" in a dark room, with friends or family, that’s scary enough right? Then add in the pressure of having to work together to crack a code to get out. Located in the historic district in Newport, Paradigm Escape Rooms are the unique culmination of theater, engineering and art.

Offering two immersive experiences, groups between 2-6 guests can choose between two rooms, The King's Tomb or da Vinci’s Test, each a 1-hour experience. Dare to play?

New: A city-wide scavenger hunt-style escape room experience 

Take it to the town and solve puzzles and hidden clues around downtown Newport. Play with friends and explore a sea city's secrets and the unsolved case of the Harrow Family with this outdoor and mobile escape room experience. 

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Perfect for little ghouls: the festive celebrations at the Coggeshall Farm in Bristol, all fun with no fright. Kids will experience the farm in the evening with a whole new look, all decorated for Halloween, complete with trick-or-treat stations at each spot.

Carve a spooky apple head, try some of kid’s games, and go on a night hike while visiting the farm. Guests are welcome to come in their own costumes to join in on the fun (this is a family event, so nothing too scary, please).

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Grab your favorite costume and head to The Breakers for a special spooky night of trick-or-treating. Available in two sessions, on two dates, at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. In costume, with a candy bag in hand, enter through the iron gates for this fun, slightly spooky event! Prizes and treats will be handed out to those in attendance.

Sweeten the deal and bring along a non-perishable food item for the pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

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Halloween is synonymous for horror films, scary thrills—and what better place to watch than in a 188-year-old theater? Make your way to Jane Pickens Theater in Newport for a series of Halloween themed movies perfect for spooky season. 

Schedule

• American Psycho 25th Anniversary w/ Live Concert by Salem Wolves: October 23rd
• Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow: October 24th
• Hocus Pocus Party with Live Concert by Motion Avenue: October 25th
• The Witch: October 29th
• The Fly, October 30th
• Frankenstein (1931) with Jeff Rapsis, October 31st 

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Related:

Can't make a showing in Newport? Stream Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+, which was filmed partially in Newport! More info and filming locations here. 

A SPIRITED EVENING AT FORT ADAMS

Looking to deep dive into both history and paranormal activity?

Join a team of expert paranormal investigators on a four-hour group paranormal investigation of Historic Fort Adams. Hear some of the stories that have inspired the rumors and experience the paranormal side of Fort Adams for yourself. 

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Halloween when the veil between our world and the spirit world is the thinnest. You asked for it, Alias Paranormal Made it Happen: A Halloween Paranormal investigation of Fort Adams.

Join Alias Paranormal on October 31st 6:30 PM to Midnight. Explore the spirits, the lore, and the reality of Fort Adams. This is not a ghost walk, you are the paranormal investigator!

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With rumored tales of hauntings—hint hint: vampires may or may not be involved—it makes sense Linden Place hosts a slew of seasonal events to share its lore.

Hear stories of ghosts and ghost ships in Rhode Island. Join Joan Quinn historian and paranormal researcher for a hour long cruise. 

Joan has been involved with local history and paranormal research. She has a ghost walk tour company and has appeared on the Travel Channels show Kindred Spirits. 

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Wear your best costume for a Halloween exploration of the Sanctuary's trails, featuring yummy treats!

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This Halloween, The Vanderbilt invites you to step back in time—and into the beyond—for Ghosts of the American Revolution, a spirited soirée inspired by Newport’s colonial past with a delightfully eccentric twist. 

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Spooky drinks? Sign us up. 

O&B Lead Bartender Jared Dauphinais will guide the class through a little cocktail history and taxonomy, a few of our current recipes, and everything from bartending basics to advanced techniques. 

You'll get to enjoy the cocktails you create, as well as some snacks along the way. As with all O'Brien & Brough special events, you'll receive 10% off any bottles purchased during the event.

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You don't get to be a 386-year-old city without a few eerie sights and legends of ghoulish folklore.

Each October, the city is packed with haunted happenings. Celebrate Halloween in Newport with frightening events like a party in a mansion, pop-up pumpkin patches, or revel in some family fun with a haunted scavenger hunt or trick-or-treating at The Breakers. 

Here's to a wicked good time.  View all Halloween happenings here.

As a 99-year-old property, Hotel Viking has many stories to tell. Some report Paranormal sightings of a little boy cleaning the floors of the historic wing. Others believe a party can be heard at odd hours of the night, while the room remains empty.

What do you think? Stay to find out. 

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When we say haunted mansion, we don't mean the movie. The Hamilton Hoppin House, also known as Villa 120, is a 1856 Victorian bed & breakfast located just over the Newport border in Middletown.

This historic mansion is also home to an unsolved 1913 murder. With stories of a previous owner haunting over the property. What do you believe?

The inn often enjoys these haunted stories and encounters, turning the Hoppin House into an ideal venue for pop-up dances with local "witches."

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It's officially spooky season, and we are celebrating with more than horror movies (hint: Hocus Pocus 2), ghost tours, and haunted spot spooks.

Head to Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar for a horror-inspired cocktail named for its vibrant blood-red color and crisp flavors, the Let There Be Blood cocktail is served on the rocks, shaken with Tito's Vodka, Canton Ginger, lime juice and blood orange puree, topped with ginger beer.

It is truly fang-tastic (sorry we had to.)

WHERE TO DRINK A LET THERE BE BLOOD

Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar
37 Bowens Wharf
Newport, RI

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Make your way to Broadway to the charming Bar 12. A place filled with cocktails and small bites, and some of the best vibes around.

If you are craving a classic, order the Dragon Slayer, a drink made with Plantation dark rum, Ancho Reyes Chili liqueur, fruitful dragon fruit liqueur, coconut, pineapple juice, and burlesque bitters. 

WHERE TO GET A DRAGON SLAYER

Bar 12
12 Broadway
Newport, RI

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Set back in Swineburne Row, adorned in fresh greens, and fall-inspired decor come October, you will find Stoneacre Garden. Take a seat on the covered courtyard, head up to the rooftop bar on those mild fall days, or share an intimate seat in the greenhouse on a cozy fall night.

Craving a devilish treat? Try their Dante's Inferno, available in large format for four or a single cocktail, for a drink with a kick, made with Chili Infused Tequila, Blood Orange, and Strawberry.

Insider's Tip: This devilish treat is also available at their sister restaurant, Stoneacre Brasserie. 

WHERE TO GET THE DANTE'S INFERNO

Stoneacre Garden
151 Swinburne Row
Newport, RI

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Located on Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, this little Mexican paradise has tequila for days and a cocktail list a mile long. For a drink fit for spooky season, order the Better Ways TO Die—a tequila creation made with Ocho Blanco, mango, coconut crean, lime, ancho reyes verde, and yogurt cordial. 

WHERE TO ORDER A BETTER WAYS TO DIE

Diego's Newport
11 Bowen's Wharf
Newport, RI

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You haven't lived until you order a Paradise & Purgatory from Chomp, we are dead serious (again — we had to). Made with Elijah Craig bourbon, Rittenhouse rye, Luxardo Del Santo, and benedictine.  

WHERE TO ORDER A PARADISE & PURGATORY

Chomp
111 Broadway
Newport, RI

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