Little Compton and surrounding towns
Food scene
No gas here but a fantastic, ever-changing collection of necessities, antiques, and objects of interest. Most importantly- it's the place to get ICE CREAM on balmy summer evenings. They also have bicycle service and free air (donations accepted) for tires.
7 locals recommend
Earle's Service Station
35 Meetinghouse LnNo gas here but a fantastic, ever-changing collection of necessities, antiques, and objects of interest. Most importantly- it's the place to get ICE CREAM on balmy summer evenings. They also have bicycle service and free air (donations accepted) for tires.
A little bit of everything. Everything from losbter rolls and grab and go breakfast burritos to nightgowns, greeting cards, shovels, lobster forks, kombucha, and paper towels. Worth walking through for the endless variety.
26 locals recommend
Wilbur's General Store
50 CommonsA little bit of everything. Everything from losbter rolls and grab and go breakfast burritos to nightgowns, greeting cards, shovels, lobster forks, kombucha, and paper towels. Worth walking through for the endless variety.
Need a latte? Or an iced chai? This is the place. Lovely outside seating and gallery quality art. Best little coffee art gallery around.
17 locals recommend
Art Cafe
7 S of Commons RdNeed a latte? Or an iced chai? This is the place. Lovely outside seating and gallery quality art. Best little coffee art gallery around.
Classic summer drive-in fare (fish and chips, fried clams) and selections for pickier eaters.
35 locals recommend
Evelyn's Drive-In
2335 Main RdClassic summer drive-in fare (fish and chips, fried clams) and selections for pickier eaters.
Country French cuisine- a welcome change from burgers and chowder!
10 locals recommend
Plouf Plouf Gastronomie
2490 Main RdCountry French cuisine- a welcome change from burgers and chowder!
Hard and soft-serve ice cream (Bliss Dairy), local soda, and even have cups of ice cream especially for dogs (vanilla soft serve with a dog biscuit).
Helger's Ice Cream Shoppe
Hard and soft-serve ice cream (Bliss Dairy), local soda, and even have cups of ice cream especially for dogs (vanilla soft serve with a dog biscuit).
Need something a little outside the ordinary? This is the place- check the hours before you go, they change seasonally.
Gooseberry Natural Foods
1037 Main RdNeed something a little outside the ordinary? This is the place- check the hours before you go, they change seasonally.
Classic Clam Shack drive-in fare in the charming Island Park neighborhood.
29 locals recommend
Flo's Drive In
324 Park AveClassic Clam Shack drive-in fare in the charming Island Park neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Thoughtful, accessible exhibits and a treasure trove of local knowledge.
9 locals recommend
Little Compton Historical Society
548 W Main RdThoughtful, accessible exhibits and a treasure trove of local knowledge.
The closest beach to my listing- less than a mile. Rocky coastline (go at low tide for a sandy spot), lifeguards and a daily parking fee if you must drive. Walk to the far end and you will be in Goosewing Nature Preserve- wonderful bird watching in all seasons.
39 locals recommend
South Shore Beach
South Shore RoadThe closest beach to my listing- less than a mile. Rocky coastline (go at low tide for a sandy spot), lifeguards and a daily parking fee if you must drive. Walk to the far end and you will be in Goosewing Nature Preserve- wonderful bird watching in all seasons.
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
5 John Reed RdA big, beautiful, well serviced, sandy beach.
City/town information
If you're craving some hustle and bustle head to Newport! Restaurants! Sidewalks! Shopping! Mansions! Visit Rough Point or the Breakers, walk Cliff Walk and Thames Street. Drive around Ocean Drive. So many restaurants...
402 locals recommend
Newport
If you're craving some hustle and bustle head to Newport! Restaurants! Sidewalks! Shopping! Mansions! Visit Rough Point or the Breakers, walk Cliff Walk and Thames Street. Drive around Ocean Drive. So many restaurants...
Centuries of history (check out the Whaling Museum) and culture (take in a show at the Zeiterion Theater). There's a great DIY architectural walking tour (through the New Bedford Preservation Society), not to mention cobblestone streets and a working wharf.
28 locals recommend
New Bedford
Centuries of history (check out the Whaling Museum) and culture (take in a show at the Zeiterion Theater). There's a great DIY architectural walking tour (through the New Bedford Preservation Society), not to mention cobblestone streets and a working wharf.
Neighborhoods
So many charming shops (Courtyards, Groundswell) and numerous art galleries. Lots of outside space to relax.
17 locals recommend
Tiverton Four Corners
So many charming shops (Courtyards, Groundswell) and numerous art galleries. Lots of outside space to relax.
City advice
Getting around
NO GAS IN LITTLE COMPTON
LC does not have a gas station- the closest is in Westport, MA or Tiverton, both about 7 miles from the center of town.