Wickford Garden Getaway

Laurie
Wickford Garden Getaway

City/town information

Known for its yacht-filled harbor, gilded-age mansions and colonial homes, Newport is worth a trip if you have never been.
402 locals recommend
Newport
402 locals recommend
Known for its yacht-filled harbor, gilded-age mansions and colonial homes, Newport is worth a trip if you have never been.
118 locals recommend
Providence
118 locals recommend
56 locals recommend
Narragansett
56 locals recommend
45 locals recommend
Jamestown
45 locals recommend

Outdoor Recreation

Local rentals of kayaks and paddle boards. This local institution is your go-to place for kayak and SUP rentals or purchases. 70 Brown Street. 401-295-4400.
17 locals recommend
Kayak Centre
70 Brown St
17 locals recommend
Local rentals of kayaks and paddle boards. This local institution is your go-to place for kayak and SUP rentals or purchases. 70 Brown Street. 401-295-4400.
Gentle warm waters -- shallow out for at least 40 feet -- this beach is perfect for a calm, friendly beach experience. Anyone can walk up to our town beach. Only cars with purchased passes will be allowed to park.
10 locals recommend
North Kingstown Town Beach
10 Beach St
10 locals recommend
Gentle warm waters -- shallow out for at least 40 feet -- this beach is perfect for a calm, friendly beach experience. Anyone can walk up to our town beach. Only cars with purchased passes will be allowed to park.
Good for walks along the beach, close to local eateries, and even great for surfing, Narragansett beach is a Rhode Island favorite.
87 locals recommend
Narragansett Beach
87 locals recommend
Good for walks along the beach, close to local eateries, and even great for surfing, Narragansett beach is a Rhode Island favorite.
A family-owned and local business for your boat rental needs.
Wickford Boat Rentals
1 Phillips St
A family-owned and local business for your boat rental needs.
What fun to take the ferry over to Block Island for the day. The The Ferry is about 30 minutes from our location and then you can be on the island in one more hour if you take the fast ferry -- a fun ride on it's own. Gorgeous ocean beaches, incredible restaurants and fabulous atmosphere.
Block Island
What fun to take the ferry over to Block Island for the day. The The Ferry is about 30 minutes from our location and then you can be on the island in one more hour if you take the fast ferry -- a fun ride on it's own. Gorgeous ocean beaches, incredible restaurants and fabulous atmosphere.
Edward and his human guides will be happy to carry you around town and provide some local information. On a beautiful weekend you'll hear Edward as he trots through town and you'll hear our dog letting you know Edward is coming.
New Deal Horse & Carriage
75 W Main St
Edward and his human guides will be happy to carry you around town and provide some local information. On a beautiful weekend you'll hear Edward as he trots through town and you'll hear our dog letting you know Edward is coming.

Sightseeing

The birthplace of famous painter, Gilbert Stuart, the museum and grounds are one of North Kingstown's true secrets. Plan to spend a good while wandering and looking.
17 locals recommend
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum
815 Gilbert Stuart Rd
17 locals recommend
The birthplace of famous painter, Gilbert Stuart, the museum and grounds are one of North Kingstown's true secrets. Plan to spend a good while wandering and looking.
Originally called Cocumscussoc, and land of the Narragansett people, Roger Williams established a trading post here in 1637. So much RI history on this site. Tours are available. Also a pretty place to view from the water. 55 Richard Smith Drive. 401-294-3521.
8 locals recommend
Smith's Castle
55 Richard Smith Dr
8 locals recommend
Originally called Cocumscussoc, and land of the Narragansett people, Roger Williams established a trading post here in 1637. So much RI history on this site. Tours are available. Also a pretty place to view from the water. 55 Richard Smith Drive. 401-294-3521.

Indoor Recreation

Enjoy a few hours with Duckpin Bowling! 7567 Post Road. 401-294-9886.
Wickford Lanes
7565 Post Road
Enjoy a few hours with Duckpin Bowling! 7567 Post Road. 401-294-9886.

Food scene

Delicious Italian fare and charming local bar. Our hands-down dinner favorite. Rob is a huge fan of the pork ragu, Laurie likes the eggplant parmesan.
16 locals recommend
Tate's Italian Kitchen
64 Brown St
16 locals recommend
Delicious Italian fare and charming local bar. Our hands-down dinner favorite. Rob is a huge fan of the pork ragu, Laurie likes the eggplant parmesan.
Fabulous views from the outdoor deck. Perfect for brunch or casual dinner. Rob loves their fish tacos, Laurie loves "The Jan" their vegetarian wrap. Make sure you get a reservation for brunch or dinner on the deck on a beautiful day.
10 locals recommend
Wickford on the Water
85 Brown St
10 locals recommend
Fabulous views from the outdoor deck. Perfect for brunch or casual dinner. Rob loves their fish tacos, Laurie loves "The Jan" their vegetarian wrap. Make sure you get a reservation for brunch or dinner on the deck on a beautiful day.
Great Cocktails. Nice outdoor patio.
12 locals recommend
Tavern By the Sea
16 W Main St
12 locals recommend
Great Cocktails. Nice outdoor patio.
It's worth building a weekend around Alma's schedule. Best vegetarian and vegan choices along with omnivore fare. Alma's offers delicious breakfast and lunch options as well as many snack and grocery items. Hours are 9:00 - 4:00. You can order on-line and they'll text you when your order is ready.
Alma Juice Bar + Market
2 Main St
It's worth building a weekend around Alma's schedule. Best vegetarian and vegan choices along with omnivore fare. Alma's offers delicious breakfast and lunch options as well as many snack and grocery items. Hours are 9:00 - 4:00. You can order on-line and they'll text you when your order is ready.
Supremely tasty sandwiches, açaí bowls and smoothies. Baked goods round out the menu at this breakfast/lunch spot. Voted #1 RI sandwich spot in USA Today. On a busy weekend -- best to call ahead to order.
20 locals recommend
Shayna's Place
45 Brown St
20 locals recommend
Supremely tasty sandwiches, açaí bowls and smoothies. Baked goods round out the menu at this breakfast/lunch spot. Voted #1 RI sandwich spot in USA Today. On a busy weekend -- best to call ahead to order.
Combination of fresh fish, prepared food to cook at home and a hot-food stand. The shop is on the harbor where fishermen can deliver fresh fish daily.
9 locals recommend
Gardner's Wharf Seafood
170 Main St
9 locals recommend
Combination of fresh fish, prepared food to cook at home and a hot-food stand. The shop is on the harbor where fishermen can deliver fresh fish daily.

Neighborhoods

If you have never been before, prepare to be charmed by a large collection of colonial houses in a harbor community with unique shops and delicious restaurants.
23 locals recommend
Wickford
23 locals recommend
If you have never been before, prepare to be charmed by a large collection of colonial houses in a harbor community with unique shops and delicious restaurants.

Shopping/Making

Fabulous selection of fabrics and sewing supplies with outstanding service!
The Sew-Op
31 W Main St
Fabulous selection of fabrics and sewing supplies with outstanding service!
The Mermaids Purl
68 Brown St