Annie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Fun for kids. Farm animals. An assortment of crafty shops. There's a cafe too.
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Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdFun for kids. Farm animals. An assortment of crafty shops. There's a cafe too.
A wonderful walk along the coast of Newport with views of many of the mansions.
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Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdA wonderful walk along the coast of Newport with views of many of the mansions.
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum
815 Gilbert Stuart RdSmith's Castle
55 Richard Smith DrA beautiful and peaceful place for a hike/walk.
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Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach RdA beautiful and peaceful place for a hike/walk.
Rome Point Trail Head
1413-1419 Boston Neck RdA nice walk to the water.
Another good starting point for a walk along the rocky beach. Or just sit on a rock and look at the water.
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Black Point Trailhead
655 Ocean RdAnother good starting point for a walk along the rocky beach. Or just sit on a rock and look at the water.
You can rent kayaks here and explore Wickford harbor and the area. It's a great place to kayak-- calm and beautiful.
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Kayak Centre
70 Brown StYou can rent kayaks here and explore Wickford harbor and the area. It's a great place to kayak-- calm and beautiful.
This is another kayak rental option. The Narrow River is not actually a river but a 7 mile long tidal inlet. It’s a beautiful place to explore and a little more challenging because it has a strong tidal current at times.
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Narrow River Kayaks
351 Middlebridge RdThis is another kayak rental option. The Narrow River is not actually a river but a 7 mile long tidal inlet. It’s a beautiful place to explore and a little more challenging because it has a strong tidal current at times.
An outstanding place to see the sunset. Lots of free parking.
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Beavertail State Park
Beavertail RoadAn outstanding place to see the sunset. Lots of free parking.
This is a relaxing way to see the bay and get out onto the water. The champagne sail provides unlimited champagne or beer for your trip. We brought snacks, too. I would highly recommend it.
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Rum Runner II at Classic Cruises of Newport
Bannister's WharfThis is a relaxing way to see the bay and get out onto the water. The champagne sail provides unlimited champagne or beer for your trip. We brought snacks, too. I would highly recommend it.
An artisan studio in a beautiful location inland-- West Kingston. A 22 minute drive.
You could combine this with a trip to Kenyon's Grist Mill (best to go on a weekend).
Peter Pots Pottery
494 Glen Rock RdAn artisan studio in a beautiful location inland-- West Kingston. A 22 minute drive.
You could combine this with a trip to Kenyon's Grist Mill (best to go on a weekend).
If you are a baker, this is a great place to visit. Weekends are the best time to go if you want a tour. As of Fall 2022, tours are at 1 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Check their website for hours, etc. before you go.
You could combine this with a visit to Peter Pots Pottery, also in West Kingston.
It is the second oldest continuously operating business in the state, just behind the White Horse Tavern in Newport.
Kenyon's Grist Mill
21 Glen Rock RdIf you are a baker, this is a great place to visit. Weekends are the best time to go if you want a tour. As of Fall 2022, tours are at 1 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Check their website for hours, etc. before you go.
You could combine this with a visit to Peter Pots Pottery, also in West Kingston.
It is the second oldest continuously operating business in the state, just behind the White Horse Tavern in Newport.
Food scene
Restaurant Recommendations.
These are places we've actually been to and are worth making a reservation at.
There's a fantastic farmer's market on Saturday mornings mid-May-October
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Casey Farm
2325 Boston Neck RdThere's a fantastic farmer's market on Saturday mornings mid-May-October
The location seems bad (right on the highway), but they really create a nice atmosphere here, and you don't hear or see the highway. We had an excellent dinner here.
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Plum Pt. Bistro
1814 Boston Neck RdThe location seems bad (right on the highway), but they really create a nice atmosphere here, and you don't hear or see the highway. We had an excellent dinner here.
This is fun, casual spot. When it's warm there are games on the grounds. A great selection of beer.
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Back 40
20 S County TrailThis is fun, casual spot. When it's warm there are games on the grounds. A great selection of beer.
This is a great to go lunch or casual dinner spot. Good vegetarian and healthy food options.
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Crazy Burger Cafe and Juice Bar
144 Boon StThis is a great to go lunch or casual dinner spot. Good vegetarian and healthy food options.
Some of the best pizza in the world here. Probably everything on the menu is delicious.
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Pasquale's Pizzeria Napoletana
59 S County Commons WaySome of the best pizza in the world here. Probably everything on the menu is delicious.
They don't serve food here, as far as I know. A fun place to go for beer. Whalers beer is big in the area.
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Whalers Brewing Company
1174 Kingstown RdThey don't serve food here, as far as I know. A fun place to go for beer. Whalers beer is big in the area.
You need a reservation for dinner here-- and the sooner you make it, the better. It could also be fun for an afternoon drink and appetizers. Great atmosphere and awesome view-- right next to Narragansett Beach.
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Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdYou need a reservation for dinner here-- and the sooner you make it, the better. It could also be fun for an afternoon drink and appetizers. Great atmosphere and awesome view-- right next to Narragansett Beach.
Good tacos for lunch or dinner take out in Jamestown. Take them to Beavertail State Park and watch the sun set.
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Tallulahs Taqueria JTN
35 Narragansett AvenueGood tacos for lunch or dinner take out in Jamestown. Take them to Beavertail State Park and watch the sun set.
The food here is decent, but the view and location are excellent. You could go just for the oysters.
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TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
210 Salt Pond RdThe food here is decent, but the view and location are excellent. You could go just for the oysters.
This is a really special place. Fantastic food and spectacular location right on the water. You'll need a reservation.
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Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdThis is a really special place. Fantastic food and spectacular location right on the water. You'll need a reservation.
A good place to get fresh seafood in Wickford Village.
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Gardner's Wharf Seafood
170 Main StA good place to get fresh seafood in Wickford Village.
A nice restaurant with wonderful outdoor seating. Named Beech after a huge beech tree that creates a canopy. You probably need reservations.
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BEECH
13 Narragansett AvenueA nice restaurant with wonderful outdoor seating. Named Beech after a huge beech tree that creates a canopy. You probably need reservations.
A fun and historic restaurant by the waterfront in Newport with very good food.
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Clarke Cooke House
24 Bannister's WharfA fun and historic restaurant by the waterfront in Newport with very good food.
If it's warm enough, you can eat outside here, right on the harbor. It's a bit pricey, but the food is good.
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Forty 1° North
351 Thames StIf it's warm enough, you can eat outside here, right on the harbor. It's a bit pricey, but the food is good.
A gorgeous location for eating inside or out. If you don't want to commit to eating there, you can get a drink at their outdoor bar and sit on the lawn with a view of the bay. If the weather is comfortable, you can't beat this location.
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OceanCliff Hotel
65 Ridge RdA gorgeous location for eating inside or out. If you don't want to commit to eating there, you can get a drink at their outdoor bar and sit on the lawn with a view of the bay. If the weather is comfortable, you can't beat this location.
Neighborhoods
If you've never been here, it's worth going. Very old and quaint architecture, fun shops and restaurants. It's a great place for a walk.
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Wickford
If you've never been here, it's worth going. Very old and quaint architecture, fun shops and restaurants. It's a great place for a walk.