• Prospect Terrace - The tour kicks off at this stunning viewpoint in Providence, a favorite spot of Lovecraft for crafting his tales.
• 65 Prospect St - The tour pauses at Lovecraft’s final residence, where he penned “The Haunter in the Dark.” Here, participants will engage in discussions about the author and his work, and have the opportunity to take photographs.

Following this, the tour will visit one of two houses featured in Lovecraft’s stories, and then proceed to the residence of Sarah Helen Whitman, where Edgar Allan Poe first encountered his future fiancée.

• Providence Athenaeum - At this stop, guests will explore the library and delve into the lives of some of the quirky authors who have roamed its halls.

• Enthusiastic and expert guide

Explore the mysterious side of Providence!

The haunting works of H.P. Lovecraft, a pivotal figure in 20th-century supernatural horror fiction, are deeply intertwined with his hometown of Providence. This tour traces the steps of the troubled author, delving into his challenging childhood and favorite spots. Participants will also encounter some of the fictional characters Lovecraft wove into the city’s essence through captivating retellings of his most chilling stories.

However, Lovecraft wasn’t the only writer to stroll the city’s historic streets. Sarah Helen Whitman, an intriguing local spiritualist and poet, was briefly engaged to the legendary Edgar Allan Poe. This tour also delves into her life and revisits the couple’s passionate yet ill-fated romance.

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