Location: North Kingstown
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North Kingstown is a town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, and is part of the Providence metropolitan area. According to the 2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, the population in 2015 was 22,358. North Kingstown is home to the birthplace of the famous American portraitist Gilbert Stuart who was born in the village of Saunderstown. Within the town is Quonset Point, location of the former Naval Air Station Quonset Point, known for the invention of the Quonset hut, as well as the neighborhood of Davisville, location of the former Davisville Naval Construction Battalion Center.
Restaurants in North Kingstown
1. Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 704 reviews
We operate the newest most luxurious fast ferry to Martha's Vineyard. The "Ava Pearl" offers all Business Class seating with interior luggage areas and the most advanced Ride Control System in the world offering the smoothest ride possible. Depart from Quonset Point, Rhode Island and avoid all the Cape Cod traffic - we will save you 3-4 hours in travel time each way! Closest daily ferry to Connecticut, New York & New Jersey. Dockside parking $10/day. Seasonal ferry service operating May through October.
Reviewed By Mary B - Smithfield
The ferry was on time and comfortable. Going into Oak Bluffs was ideal, as was the departure point at Quonset. The schedule allowed us to spend a full day at the Vineyard.
2. C and L Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Bugfast - CT
Recently we did a group ride with 8 of us. I was very impressed with the safety briefing and care the leaders too. Each rider was paired with an appropriate horse. A friend of mine was visiting from Michigan and beach riding is on her bucket list so of course we had to go here at my suggestion.
This time it was just the 3 of us and we opted for the longer beach ride. Our guide was Matt, who was one of the multiple guides who had taken us out on my previous visit with a larger group. He is excellent and very, very good at analogies when explaining to less experienced riders how to do something. He clearly loves his job and is an experienced rider.
The trails are scenic however it is public land so there are walkers, runners and dog walkers which you will encounter. We did canter and trot multiple times, ( this will depend on your level of experience and what you discuss ahead of time), however note that you may be limited if there are a lot of other people on the trails. I do feel this is good though since it is a safety issue.
I would suggest bringing your own hunt cap if you have one so you don't have to use one that others have ( think bowling shoes. They are sanitized but public).
Safety is a priority here. If you do have to leave a message, they will call you back but it may take awhile.
I definitely will come here again should I want to go trail riding. Also, if you have your own horse and can trailer, this is a great place to ride in Goddard Park.
3. South County Center for the Arts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Designed to promote the local arts community and offer accessible arts and education programs for local residents.
Reviewed By Jaquesea - Charlestown, RI
What a show! The cast was marvelous. Sandra Laab was fabulous as Mrs. Robinson. The professional and courteous support staff at the S.C. Center for the Arts are delightful. The art exhibit downstairs was an added pleasure. My daughter and I had a lovely evening.
4. Wickford Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Wickford Village is located in North Kingstown, RI. It is comprised of Brown Street, Main Street & West Main Street. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets lined with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing and more. You’ll also find galleries, antique shops, cafes and restaurants nestled amongst beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes and gardens. Have a boat? Tie up to the town dock while you explore our village.
Reviewed By Richard S - Los Angeles, California
Always enjoy walking around this little town with it's shop and early colonial history. Besides the shops, be sure to check out the historic houses and churches, especially the Old Narragansett Church built in 1707 ( a little hard to find, located on a small back street ).
5. Goddard State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Julie and Paul C - Dunnellon, Florida
I love driving through the park, stopping at different areas and playing in each one. Taking our dogs for a play in the park. Walking the riding paths and along the beach. I nice cool spot for a picnic or a relaxing swim. Great place for walking in the woods along the waterside. The views are awesome with all kinds of birds and wildlife along the way.
6. Warzone Paintball & Airsoft Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Warzone Paintball & Airsoft Park is RI's premier field. We offer friendly professional staff, great playing fields and a clean family fun enviroment. Never played before, no problem we have rentals available. Games are held every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm from late March until late November. Private parties are available.
Reviewed By TheDiggz
I have played at Warzone several times over the years and the field just keeps getting better and better. This year its under new management. The guys over at rhode island paintball & Airsoft and the hurricanes have partnered up to deliver an amazing woodsball field. The best part is they keep adding new bunkers and forts. This field is also byop, bring your own paint, or they have paint available down there. They also do all day compressed air and co2 fills. I strongly recommend this field.
7. The Farmer's Daughter
Overall Ratings
5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By suezquez - South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Huge selection of all kinds of excellently cared-for perennials. However, be prepared to pay top dollar for the quality and selection. Sometimes, depending on who is available to answer questions, the sharing of plant expertise is gracious and helpful. At other times, questions are brushed aside brusquely.
8. Tilted Barn Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Mattie S
Another great day filming with RI PBS's series Harvesting RI. Today Harvesting RI takes us to Ocean State Hops, Rhode Island's first commercial hop farm and the Tilted Barn. Where the co owner Matt Richardson is fueled by a passion to cram as many hops into each batch of beer as humanly possible. Over the years he has enjoyed supplying hops to local home brewers and breweries alike. Now he has expanded on this success and opened Tilted Barn Brewery, Rhode Island's first farm brewery.
#PBS #HarvestingRI #sustainablefarming #tiltedbarn #nanobrewery #oceanstatehops #hops
9. Gilbert Stuart Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Birthplace of George Washington's foremost portraitist. Located on 23 acres, the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum contains the authentically restored and furnished 1750home and snuff mill where Gilbert Stuart was born. The Museum has the working Stuart snuff mill, an operating gristmill, fish ladder, millpond, nature trails, and colonial herb garden. Our handicapped accessible art gallery contains original works by Stuart, his daughter Jane Stuart, and changing exhibitions of notable Rhode Island Masters.
Reviewed By Invinoveritas79
A historic property with an amazing amount of US history to be discovered.
Tour was very nice of the two mills, the guides were very knowledgeable and answered a variety of questions.
Property is very nice and has a small trail to take advantage of when visiting.
10. Schartner Farms
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Barry N - Coventry, Rhode Island
a great farm stand operation that is so much more than that. Great fruit and vegatables are sold here along with flowers,plants,pies. Also great corn. family owned and run with a large staff. when back in operation they are a great place to visit. however they are open on a limited basis as we speak.
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