Ocean State Retreats Guidebook
Entertainment
If there is a rainy day during your stay, or if everyone is looking for something fun to do, you MUST set aside some time to check out Launch Family Entertainment Center! Delicious food and cocktails can be enjoyed alone, or pair them with endless fun as you experience their brand new, state of the art bowling center, full arcade, trampoline park, ninja warrior course, rock climbing wall, laser tag, XP Arena, and more! We hope you enjoy and make many amazing memories there!
11 locals recommend
Launch Trampoline Park Warwick
920 Bald Hill RdIf there is a rainy day during your stay, or if everyone is looking for something fun to do, you MUST set aside some time to check out Launch Family Entertainment Center! Delicious food and cocktails can be enjoyed alone, or pair them with endless fun as you experience their brand new, state of the art bowling center, full arcade, trampoline park, ninja warrior course, rock climbing wall, laser tag, XP Arena, and more! We hope you enjoy and make many amazing memories there!
International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue AveFree observatory that allows you to use their telescopes and explore outer space.
11 locals recommend
Frosty Drew Nature Center
62 Park LnFree observatory that allows you to use their telescopes and explore outer space.
Neighborhoods
Explore the University of Rhode Island main campus and the Kingston Historic District, where you can check out the old jail building, historic gravestones, the Kingston Free Library, and the Kinney Azalea gardens. Hop on the bike path to go from the Train Station, all the way to Narragansett Beach!
Kingston
Explore the University of Rhode Island main campus and the Kingston Historic District, where you can check out the old jail building, historic gravestones, the Kingston Free Library, and the Kinney Azalea gardens. Hop on the bike path to go from the Train Station, all the way to Narragansett Beach!
Breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, family friendly or great for couples! Check out the Watch Hill Lighthouse, Flying Horse Carousel, local shops and great food.
118 locals recommend
Watch Hill
Breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, family friendly or great for couples! Check out the Watch Hill Lighthouse, Flying Horse Carousel, local shops and great food.
If you're bringing a kayak or paddleboard, Narrow River is a perfect spot to drop in.
6 locals recommend
Narrow River
If you're bringing a kayak or paddleboard, Narrow River is a perfect spot to drop in.
Federal Hill
Best. Italian. Food. Ever.
Block Island North Light
Corn Neck RoadBeaches
Great beach for walking along the sea wall and sea shore, collecting shells and sea glass, and watching the sunset. Fun to watch the surfers catching waves!
87 locals recommend
Narragansett Beach
Great beach for walking along the sea wall and sea shore, collecting shells and sea glass, and watching the sunset. Fun to watch the surfers catching waves!
Sand Hill Cove State Beach
Matunuck Beach
Matunuck Beach RdCity/town information
Narragansett
Casual beaches, great food, lively area.
Upscale, affluent area with beaches, shops, and many famous landmarks that are a must see if you visit. Check out the Cliff Walk, Thames Street, International Tennis Hall of Fame, do a mansion tour, or hop on a sailboat or yacht to spend the day seeing the city from a different perspective.
402 locals recommend
Newport
Upscale, affluent area with beaches, shops, and many famous landmarks that are a must see if you visit. Check out the Cliff Walk, Thames Street, International Tennis Hall of Fame, do a mansion tour, or hop on a sailboat or yacht to spend the day seeing the city from a different perspective.
Westerly is known as one of the best shoreline destinations in southern New England and is home to a thriving downtown scene that is full of shopping, delicious restaurants, beautiful beaches, trendy bars, and more. Visit the Ocean House, Misquamicut Beach, Paddy’s dive bar, and even check out Taylor Swift’s house to see how the rich and famous live. Kids can enjoy the Flying Horse Carousel and Watch Hill Beach, or you can take a helicopter tour and hit up one of the many summer concerts they host.
56 locals recommend
Westerly
Westerly is known as one of the best shoreline destinations in southern New England and is home to a thriving downtown scene that is full of shopping, delicious restaurants, beautiful beaches, trendy bars, and more. Visit the Ocean House, Misquamicut Beach, Paddy’s dive bar, and even check out Taylor Swift’s house to see how the rich and famous live. Kids can enjoy the Flying Horse Carousel and Watch Hill Beach, or you can take a helicopter tour and hit up one of the many summer concerts they host.
Providence
Our state's capital is rich in culture!
Sightseeing
The Cliff Walk offers some of the most breath-taking views of Newport.
301 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdThe Cliff Walk offers some of the most breath-taking views of Newport.
Famous landmark that is a great background for photos! Overlooking Narragansett Beach and the sea wall, it's a central place to gather and spend the day.
41 locals recommend
The Towers
35 Ocean RdFamous landmark that is a great background for photos! Overlooking Narragansett Beach and the sea wall, it's a central place to gather and spend the day.
Beavertail State Park
Beavertail RoadFood scene
Farm to table restaurant that offers fresh, local, delicious and sustainably sourced ingredients.
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdFarm to table restaurant that offers fresh, local, delicious and sustainably sourced ingredients.
Brickley's Ice Cream
322 Main StThe best ice cream in town!
BLU On The Water
20 Water StIf you're coming to RI, you HAVE to get clam cakes and chowder from Iggy's! 'Nough said!
60 locals recommend
Iggy's Doughboys
1151 Point Judith RdIf you're coming to RI, you HAVE to get clam cakes and chowder from Iggy's! 'Nough said!
T's Restaurant
91 Point Judith RdDelicious breakfast and brunch! Make reservations ahead of time!
Shopping
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post Rd