Guidebook for Wakefield
Food Scene
http://www.rhodyoysters.com
By far one of our favorite spots to grab an evening drink, some oysters and watch the sun set. great food, great people and a perfect setting to enjoy a summer afternoon
228 lokale anbefaler
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash Rdhttp://www.rhodyoysters.com
By far one of our favorite spots to grab an evening drink, some oysters and watch the sun set. great food, great people and a perfect setting to enjoy a summer afternoon
Great historical seaside resort hotel. restaurant and 5 star spa. super expensive, but totally worth a visit, some lunch and a massage.
http://oceanhouseri.com
64 lokale anbefaler
Ocean House
1 Bluff AveGreat historical seaside resort hotel. restaurant and 5 star spa. super expensive, but totally worth a visit, some lunch and a massage.
http://oceanhouseri.com
Great Local Restaurant part of a collective of Newport restaurants in and around Rhode Island. Ask for or friend Colleen as a waitress if she's available and she'll take care of you
www.trio-ri.com
71 lokale anbefaler
TRIO
15 Kingstown RdGreat Local Restaurant part of a collective of Newport restaurants in and around Rhode Island. Ask for or friend Colleen as a waitress if she's available and she'll take care of you
www.trio-ri.com
Starbucks
600 Kingstown RdStarbucks... if you must
Dunkin' Donuts
3001 East Main RoadDunkin
Fancy Cocktails in white adirondack chairs on the grand lawn while you watch the sailboats pass. great food, perfect for a fancy night out, expensive, but very well done
www.castlehillinn.com
77 lokale anbefaler
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean AveFancy Cocktails in white adirondack chairs on the grand lawn while you watch the sailboats pass. great food, perfect for a fancy night out, expensive, but very well done
www.castlehillinn.com
Inspired Mexican Food in the heart of Newport in a quaint old house. great food and awesome people.
http://perrosalado.com
69 lokale anbefaler
Perro Salado
19 Charles StInspired Mexican Food in the heart of Newport in a quaint old house. great food and awesome people.
http://perrosalado.com
If your feeling like Italian this is where to go. Gluten free pasta options as well. yum.
http://www.trattoria-romana.com/Italian-restaurant-RI-trattoria-romana-south.html
17 lokale anbefaler
Trattoria Romana Wakefield
71 S County Commons WayIf your feeling like Italian this is where to go. Gluten free pasta options as well. yum.
http://www.trattoria-romana.com/Italian-restaurant-RI-trattoria-romana-south.html
Picnic Basket
20 Kingstown RdLocal Sandwich shop near the beach.
A must while you're in town. They have a lovely back garden area where you can eat and relax before you hit the beach. Vegan and health conscience as well as all the hits
http://www.crazyburger.com
120 lokale anbefaler
Crazy Burger Cafe and Juice Bar
144 Boon StA must while you're in town. They have a lovely back garden area where you can eat and relax before you hit the beach. Vegan and health conscience as well as all the hits
http://www.crazyburger.com
A Rhode Island Treasure. try one. you'll see
http://www.iggysdoughboys.com/store/
60 lokale anbefaler
Iggy's Doughboys
1151 Point Judith RdA Rhode Island Treasure. try one. you'll see
http://www.iggysdoughboys.com/store/
Best homemade ice cream in the area and great for kids. A real local hangout in the summer.
56 lokale anbefaler
Brickley's Ice Cream
322 Main StBest homemade ice cream in the area and great for kids. A real local hangout in the summer.
Arturo Joe's
140 Point Judith RdGreat Gluten Free Pizza and other Gluten free options
Scenic drive to the East Bay in Little Compton. Great Stone House Spa and Restaurant with a lovely view. Cross the two bridges into Newport, up through to Tiverton and down to Little Compton.
Stone House
122 Sakonnet Point RdScenic drive to the East Bay in Little Compton. Great Stone House Spa and Restaurant with a lovely view. Cross the two bridges into Newport, up through to Tiverton and down to Little Compton.
Right around the corner from Crazy Burger the new Bike Stop Cafe. Healthy and Gluten free options with the same laid back vibe as Crazy Burger. Interesting Menu and close to the beach.
25 lokale anbefaler
The Bike Stop Cafe
148 Boon StRight around the corner from Crazy Burger the new Bike Stop Cafe. Healthy and Gluten free options with the same laid back vibe as Crazy Burger. Interesting Menu and close to the beach.
Hailed by most as the best restaurant in Rhode Island. No words can describe... Lightly seared Nantucket bay scallops with slow roasted pork belly, glazed parsnips, native carrots and smoked pork jus
Persimmon Restaurant
31 State StHailed by most as the best restaurant in Rhode Island. No words can describe... Lightly seared Nantucket bay scallops with slow roasted pork belly, glazed parsnips, native carrots and smoked pork jus
Delicious and gorgeous. A real treat for the senses and not only do they have a lovely restaurant, but a gourmet mobile Taco Truck that visits all the local food markets sourced from local farmers.
11 lokale anbefaler
Tallulah on Thames
464 Thames StDelicious and gorgeous. A real treat for the senses and not only do they have a lovely restaurant, but a gourmet mobile Taco Truck that visits all the local food markets sourced from local farmers.
Shelter Harbor Inn
10 Wagner RdTraditional Brunch in a beautiful setting.
Coffee House for those averse to Starbucks. Take your laptop and sit by the fireplace. Sandwiches and Salads too.
Brewed Awakenings CoffeeHouse South County
60 South County Commons WayCoffee House for those averse to Starbucks. Take your laptop and sit by the fireplace. Sandwiches and Salads too.
Phil's has been around forever and for good reason. Locals diner fare... but they just added a rooftop bar. WHAT?! In downtown Wakefield you say? Hard to believe, but pretty awesome. See ya in the sun
22 lokale anbefaler
Phil's Restaurant
323 Main StreetPhil's has been around forever and for good reason. Locals diner fare... but they just added a rooftop bar. WHAT?! In downtown Wakefield you say? Hard to believe, but pretty awesome. See ya in the sun
El Fresco Dining just over the bridge in on the Island of Jamestown. Undergoing a rehab to make it even more charming and should be open by Spring 2013.
12 lokale anbefaler
Trattoria Simpatico
13 Narragansett AveEl Fresco Dining just over the bridge in on the Island of Jamestown. Undergoing a rehab to make it even more charming and should be open by Spring 2013.
Great local deli. Boars Head meats and all the go to Deli staples one would expect. Gluten free wraps and rolls also. Stop in on the way to the Block Island Ferry and pick up a fine selection of subs
Island Deli
231 Old Tower Hill RdGreat local deli. Boars Head meats and all the go to Deli staples one would expect. Gluten free wraps and rolls also. Stop in on the way to the Block Island Ferry and pick up a fine selection of subs
To get the perfect bagel and a schmear with your daily ice coffee (crushed ice) this is the place to go. With two locations, here and on the URI campus, Bagelz is hard not to love. Despite that "Z"...
Bagelz of Wakefield
90 Pershing AveTo get the perfect bagel and a schmear with your daily ice coffee (crushed ice) this is the place to go. With two locations, here and on the URI campus, Bagelz is hard not to love. Despite that "Z"...
If you're craving Greek food, you're in luck. Markos Kabob and More is super delicious and totally low-key. And blissfuly it's BYOB so, bring a great bottle of wine and enjoy that Mussaka.
Markos Restaurant
126 Boon StIf you're craving Greek food, you're in luck. Markos Kabob and More is super delicious and totally low-key. And blissfuly it's BYOB so, bring a great bottle of wine and enjoy that Mussaka.
The place to go if you're spending the night out in Providence. The food is the best and the NYTimes always seems to review it and Olga's Cup and Saucer like they are the only places in Rhode Island.
49 lokale anbefaler
Al Forno Restaurant
577 S Water StThe place to go if you're spending the night out in Providence. The food is the best and the NYTimes always seems to review it and Olga's Cup and Saucer like they are the only places in Rhode Island.
If you ask the NYTimes, Olga's would be the only place in Rhode Island where you could get a coffee and a scone. The place is great, don't get me wrong. Worth every write-up in the NYT Travel section.
16 lokale anbefaler
Olga's Cup & Saucer
103 Point StIf you ask the NYTimes, Olga's would be the only place in Rhode Island where you could get a coffee and a scone. The place is great, don't get me wrong. Worth every write-up in the NYT Travel section.
This spot is pretty unparalleled when it comes to the food, view, clientele trifecta of Newport's finest. After a sun soaked day, sip a cocktail and do your best CZ Guest or Babe Paley impersonation.
17 lokale anbefaler
Forty 1° North
351 Thames StThis spot is pretty unparalleled when it comes to the food, view, clientele trifecta of Newport's finest. After a sun soaked day, sip a cocktail and do your best CZ Guest or Babe Paley impersonation.
Everything Else
Nothing to do with Umbrellas. Incredible gardens and eclectic shops make this a great place to stop by and explore. a small cafe is nestled inside the gardens
www.fantasticumbrellafactory.com
73 lokale anbefaler
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdNothing to do with Umbrellas. Incredible gardens and eclectic shops make this a great place to stop by and explore. a small cafe is nestled inside the gardens
www.fantasticumbrellafactory.com
Amtrak Station Kingstown: 25 min to Providence to explore. An hour and a half to Boston
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am%2Fam2Station%2FStation_Page&code=KIN
10 lokale anbefaler
Kingston, RI station
1 Railroad AveAmtrak Station Kingstown: 25 min to Providence to explore. An hour and a half to Boston
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am%2Fam2Station%2FStation_Page&code=KIN
Aquatic Center at URI
$5 day pass to swim at their pools
http://www.uri.edu/athletics/recservices/documents/TACBrochure.pdf
Tootell Rd
Aquatic Center at URI
$5 day pass to swim at their pools
http://www.uri.edu/athletics/recservices/documents/TACBrochure.pdf
Sweeney's Wine & Spirits
408 Main StPackage Store - Beer Wine and Liquor
closest to the house
Package Store - large selection of wine, gluten free beer
http://www.wakefieldliquors.com
7 lokale anbefaler
Wakefield Liquors
667 Kingstown RdPackage Store - large selection of wine, gluten free beer
http://www.wakefieldliquors.com
Plant Nursery and shop. strawberry and blueberry picking
http://www.schartnerfarms.com
Schartner Farms
1 Arnold PlPlant Nursery and shop. strawberry and blueberry picking
http://www.schartnerfarms.com
Long Town Beach. public parking and day passes available. the most popular beach in the area. surfing lessons and stand up paddle boards are available
101 lokale anbefaler
Narragansett Strand
39 Boston Neck RoadLong Town Beach. public parking and day passes available. the most popular beach in the area. surfing lessons and stand up paddle boards are available
Wonderful plant nursery and garden center. Browse the lush hot house flower greenhouses and pick up a succulent planter to take home with you. This and the Umbrella Factory are great for gardeners.
15 lokale anbefaler
The Farmer's Daughter
716 Mooresfield RdWonderful plant nursery and garden center. Browse the lush hot house flower greenhouses and pick up a succulent planter to take home with you. This and the Umbrella Factory are great for gardeners.
This is where you go to get a burn permit to use the fire pit in the backyard. You must get one. They are free and if you burn Rhode Island to the ground without one they fine you hardcore.
South Kingstown Police Department
1790 Kingstown RdThis is where you go to get a burn permit to use the fire pit in the backyard. You must get one. They are free and if you burn Rhode Island to the ground without one they fine you hardcore.
URI Cooperative Extension, Mallon Center
3 E Alumni AveUniversity of Rhode Island
*URI local Farmers Market
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
May 5th to October 27th
*Narragansett Farmer Market
Sunday 9-1
May-October
*Marina Park Wakefield
Tuesday 2-6
May-October
URI East Farm
1 E Farm Rd*URI local Farmers Market
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
May 5th to October 27th
*Narragansett Farmer Market
Sunday 9-1
May-October
*Marina Park Wakefield
Tuesday 2-6
May-October
Sightseeing
Incredible views and secret coves a la "From Here To Eternity" make Beavertail a must on any visit. Watch tall sailboats float in and out of Newport Harbor past the lighthouse.
77 lokale anbefaler
Beavertail State Park
Beavertail RoadIncredible views and secret coves a la "From Here To Eternity" make Beavertail a must on any visit. Watch tall sailboats float in and out of Newport Harbor past the lighthouse.
Historic Building in Narragansett right on the water. great history museum of the area upstairs. Events, dancing and music all summer long
www.thetowersri.com
41 lokale anbefaler
The Towers
35 Ocean RdHistoric Building in Narragansett right on the water. great history museum of the area upstairs. Events, dancing and music all summer long
www.thetowersri.com
Sail away on the Block Island Ferry as the jingle goes...
a great day trip to this lovely island and short ferry ride makes this a perfect way to spend a day
http://www.blockislandferry.com
Ferry Terminal
Ferry TerminalSail away on the Block Island Ferry as the jingle goes...
a great day trip to this lovely island and short ferry ride makes this a perfect way to spend a day
http://www.blockislandferry.com
Narrow River Kayaks
351 Middlebridge RdKayak the Narrow River
http://www.narrowriverkayaks.com
So much to do in Newport. Restaurants, Cliff Walk, Tour Mansions, Tennis Hall of Fame... so many things to do
402 lokale anbefaler
Newport
So much to do in Newport. Restaurants, Cliff Walk, Tour Mansions, Tennis Hall of Fame... so many things to do
Rent a pontoon boat for the day and float around the barrier ponds with a picnic. a perfect way to spend the afternoon.
Ocean House Marina
58 Town Dock RdRent a pontoon boat for the day and float around the barrier ponds with a picnic. a perfect way to spend the afternoon.
Walk along the edge of the sea along side the giant Newport Mansions. Its a lovely stroll and beautiful step back in time to when Newport was the playground of the extremely wealthy.
56 lokale anbefaler
Cliff Walk
Cliff WalkWalk along the edge of the sea along side the giant Newport Mansions. Its a lovely stroll and beautiful step back in time to when Newport was the playground of the extremely wealthy.
Walk along the jetty and take in the landscape at the tip of Point Judith. Great Sunsets.
55 lokale anbefaler
Point Judith Lighthouse
1470 Ocean RdWalk along the jetty and take in the landscape at the tip of Point Judith. Great Sunsets.
One of my favorite walks in all of RI. Wonderful loop of trails in nature preserve, lookout decks with telescopes, letting you view the nesting Egrets and Cormorants. Find a hidden abandoned windmill
43 lokale anbefaler
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
1040 Matunuck School House RdOne of my favorite walks in all of RI. Wonderful loop of trails in nature preserve, lookout decks with telescopes, letting you view the nesting Egrets and Cormorants. Find a hidden abandoned windmill
A peaceful walk along the shore in Watch Hill's Napatree Point. An extremely long beach with fewer and fewer people the farther you go towards the point. Lovely views of Block Island and Montauk.
34 lokale anbefaler
Napatree Point Conservation Area
Fort RoadA peaceful walk along the shore in Watch Hill's Napatree Point. An extremely long beach with fewer and fewer people the farther you go towards the point. Lovely views of Block Island and Montauk.
Edward Scissor Hands would love this place. I love this place. You will LOVE this place. It's pretty incredible. Go there!
http://www.newportmansions.org/explore/green-animals-topiary-garden
33 lokale anbefaler
Green Animals Topiary Gardens
324 Corys LnEdward Scissor Hands would love this place. I love this place. You will LOVE this place. It's pretty incredible. Go there!
http://www.newportmansions.org/explore/green-animals-topiary-garden
This is a must see when visiting Providence. A veritable cabinet of curiosities that you can examine and for the most part touch. Incredible specimens housed in glass cases and wooden cabinets!!!!!!!
13 Waterman St
This is a must see when visiting Providence. A veritable cabinet of curiosities that you can examine and for the most part touch. Incredible specimens housed in glass cases and wooden cabinets!!!!!!!
Shopping
Verdigris
355 Main StGreat Collective Antique Store with some interesting things. Always something to see
Narragansett surf shop. bathing suits. sunglasses. boards. wetsuits and surfing lessons
http://narragansettsurfandskate.com
14 lokale anbefaler
Warm Winds
26 Kingstown RdNarragansett surf shop. bathing suits. sunglasses. boards. wetsuits and surfing lessons
http://narragansettsurfandskate.com
The Local Hardware Store. It been around forever and they are super helpful. An eighth the size of Home Depot and somehow they have everything you could possible need.
Damon's Hardware
422 Main StThe Local Hardware Store. It been around forever and they are super helpful. An eighth the size of Home Depot and somehow they have everything you could possible need.
A multi-dealer shop on the Providence Pawtucket line. You might have to do some digging, but those who persist are rewarded. A great folk art dealer is hidden among some lesser dealers. Search him out
10 lokale anbefaler
Rhode Island Antiques Mall
345 Fountain StA multi-dealer shop on the Providence Pawtucket line. You might have to do some digging, but those who persist are rewarded. A great folk art dealer is hidden among some lesser dealers. Search him out
If you make the trip up to Providence you'll definitely want to go see my friend Rob at Wharf. Men's clothing and accessories that are the most stylish you'll find South of Boston. Dress to impress.
Wharf Clothing & Wares
210 Westminster StIf you make the trip up to Providence you'll definitely want to go see my friend Rob at Wharf. Men's clothing and accessories that are the most stylish you'll find South of Boston. Dress to impress.
I have my own issues with Alex and Ani and how they have made millions by "reinventing" the charm bracelet (really?!) but that aside Purple Cow is a nice place to buy a gift or treat yourself.
12 lokale anbefaler
Purple Cow Co
205 Main StI have my own issues with Alex and Ani and how they have made millions by "reinventing" the charm bracelet (really?!) but that aside Purple Cow is a nice place to buy a gift or treat yourself.
I've been told that this CVS is the largest in all the land... boastful I know, but it is pretty big and they have everything you might need from sun tan lotion to the Pharmacy. Centrally located.
8 lokale anbefaler
CVS
11 Main StI've been told that this CVS is the largest in all the land... boastful I know, but it is pretty big and they have everything you might need from sun tan lotion to the Pharmacy. Centrally located.
Ummm... you haven't really had an authentic RI experience until you've waited outside a Benny's at 8am for them to open so you can buy a beach chair, batteries or any other number of handy things.
Benny's
Ummm... you haven't really had an authentic RI experience until you've waited outside a Benny's at 8am for them to open so you can buy a beach chair, batteries or any other number of handy things.
If you must. And only if you must, this is the least offensive Walmart in a 50 mile radius. Stray to say... the Westerly Walmart and you will had wished you'd heeded my warning. "People-of-Walmart"
6 lokale anbefaler
Walmart Supercenter
450 Providence RdIf you must. And only if you must, this is the least offensive Walmart in a 50 mile radius. Stray to say... the Westerly Walmart and you will had wished you'd heeded my warning. "People-of-Walmart"
Progressive Gallery close to the beach. Not your standard Seagull pantings and Light Houses. Smaller artful gifts as well as larger works available. Always worth a look to see whats inside.
140 Boon St
140 Boon StreetProgressive Gallery close to the beach. Not your standard Seagull pantings and Light Houses. Smaller artful gifts as well as larger works available. Always worth a look to see whats inside.
Essentials
Local Organic Grocer. Gluten Free options abound. next to post office.
http://www.myfoodforthoughtri.com
Food For Thought
577 Kingstown RoadLocal Organic Grocer. Gluten Free options abound. next to post office.
http://www.myfoodforthoughtri.com
Local Grocer for all your grocery needs. way better and less jam packed with tourists than the Stop and Shop down the road
http://www.belmontmarket.com
44 lokale anbefaler
Belmont Market
600 Kingstown RdLocal Grocer for all your grocery needs. way better and less jam packed with tourists than the Stop and Shop down the road
http://www.belmontmarket.com
Arts & Culture
Wonderful spot by the ocean with a great schedule of events, shows and a restaurant
http://www.theatrebythesea.biz
56 lokale anbefaler
Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond RdWonderful spot by the ocean with a great schedule of events, shows and a restaurant
http://www.theatrebythesea.biz
Independent Film House in Providence
http://www.cablecarcinema.com
30 lokale anbefaler
Cable Car Cinema & Cafe
204 S Main StIndependent Film House in Providence
http://www.cablecarcinema.com
Smithbridge Stable
1081 Curtis Corner RoadHorse Stables down the road
http://www.smithbridgestable.com
The RISD community is what keeps Providence so fresh and vital creatively and between the RISD museum, campus and RISD Works, a trip made solely to visit this institution is well worth a day trip.
256 lokale anbefaler
RISD Museum
20 N Main StThe RISD community is what keeps Providence so fresh and vital creatively and between the RISD museum, campus and RISD Works, a trip made solely to visit this institution is well worth a day trip.
Drinks & Nightlife
Roof top deck across from the Narragansett Towers. Can get a bit rowdy, but a fun time and a great view of Narragansett Beach
http://www.thecoastguardhouse.com
181 lokale anbefaler
Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdRoof top deck across from the Narragansett Towers. Can get a bit rowdy, but a fun time and a great view of Narragansett Beach
http://www.thecoastguardhouse.com
Bar and Restaurant catering to the locals and the college kids at nearby URI. Pub food and a million beers on draft. great upstair Irish Bar
http://www.mewstavern.com
82 lokale anbefaler
Mews Tavern
456 Main StBar and Restaurant catering to the locals and the college kids at nearby URI. Pub food and a million beers on draft. great upstair Irish Bar
http://www.mewstavern.com
A great dive-bar in Matunuck with live music, often reggae, and a fun crowd. Famous dive-bar Sunday Brunch on the back porch
http://www.oceanmist.net
117 lokale anbefaler
Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdA great dive-bar in Matunuck with live music, often reggae, and a fun crowd. Famous dive-bar Sunday Brunch on the back porch
http://www.oceanmist.net
The fashion forward RISD and Brown crowd come here to dance and see and be seen. Great indie rock dance nights, pickle-back shots and great people watching. Hidden in Downtown Providence on Eddy St.
14 lokale anbefaler
The Salon
57 Eddy StThe fashion forward RISD and Brown crowd come here to dance and see and be seen. Great indie rock dance nights, pickle-back shots and great people watching. Hidden in Downtown Providence on Eddy St.
Fun Gay Bar with laid back locals and an outdoor "beer garden" in the back of the building. Mixed crowd of young and older. Other surrounding bars make up a pretty good gay scene, given Rhody's size.
24 lokale anbefaler
The Strand
79 Washington StFun Gay Bar with laid back locals and an outdoor "beer garden" in the back of the building. Mixed crowd of young and older. Other surrounding bars make up a pretty good gay scene, given Rhody's size.
Bar scene along with standard pub fare. Local URI kids come here to party and shoot pool. Can get super busy and packed with people depending on the night. Jukebox and Prime Rib is what keep em coming
8 lokale anbefaler
Charlie O's Tavern
2 Sand Hill Cove RdBar scene along with standard pub fare. Local URI kids come here to party and shoot pool. Can get super busy and packed with people depending on the night. Jukebox and Prime Rib is what keep em coming
Irish Pub in Downtown Wakefield. Pub fare, draft beer and a little less rowdy than Mews Tavern down the street.
Fat Belly's Pub
333 Main StIrish Pub in Downtown Wakefield. Pub fare, draft beer and a little less rowdy than Mews Tavern down the street.
Total Irish locals spot. Great dive-y atmosphere and live music on some nights. Located right next to the Ocean Mist so many go between the two bars. Right on the water.
907 Matunuck Beach Rd
Total Irish locals spot. Great dive-y atmosphere and live music on some nights. Located right next to the Ocean Mist so many go between the two bars. Right on the water.
My husband Mark worked here for a Summer as a bartender in the late 90's and would never recommend going there, but it is a RI institution in the heart of Galilee next to the Block Island Ferry Dock.
69 lokale anbefaler
George's of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove RdMy husband Mark worked here for a Summer as a bartender in the late 90's and would never recommend going there, but it is a RI institution in the heart of Galilee next to the Block Island Ferry Dock.
Total mayhem, bad cover-bands and mid-day surf-side drunkenness. Like a train wreck, its hard to look away, but given all that its great people watching with a beer in hand calf deep in the blue ocean
Ballard's Beach Resort
42 Water StTotal mayhem, bad cover-bands and mid-day surf-side drunkenness. Like a train wreck, its hard to look away, but given all that its great people watching with a beer in hand calf deep in the blue ocean