Guidebook for Saunderstown

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Guidebook for Saunderstown

Food Scene

Walk to beautiful farmer's market every Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. After October, market relocates to Lafayette Mill in North Kingstown: http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details
18 locals recommend
Casey Farm
2325 Boston Neck Rd
18 locals recommend
Walk to beautiful farmer's market every Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. After October, market relocates to Lafayette Mill in North Kingstown: http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details
Reviewers for Trip Advisor love Brickley's as much as I do - they named it one of the 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors in America! (And if you want to burn off the calories, NBX Bikes is right across the street!)
42 locals recommend
Brickley's Homemade Ice Cream
921 Boston Neck Rd
42 locals recommend
Reviewers for Trip Advisor love Brickley's as much as I do - they named it one of the 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors in America! (And if you want to burn off the calories, NBX Bikes is right across the street!)
Since 1920, the best lobster rolls, fresh fish, clam cakes, chowder and homemade pies (closed from October - April): http://www.auntcarriesri.com
38 locals recommend
Aunt Carries
1240 Ocean Rd
38 locals recommend
Since 1920, the best lobster rolls, fresh fish, clam cakes, chowder and homemade pies (closed from October - April): http://www.auntcarriesri.com
Featuring delicious food, great cocktails and an outstanding rooftop bar with views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay: http://www.hotelviking.com/one-bellevue-restaurant.aspx
1 Bellevue Ave
1 Bellevue Avenue
Featuring delicious food, great cocktails and an outstanding rooftop bar with views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay: http://www.hotelviking.com/one-bellevue-restaurant.aspx
Beautiful views, outstanding food and great bar: http://www.thecoastguardhouse.com
181 locals recommend
Coast Guard House
40 Ocean Rd
181 locals recommend
Beautiful views, outstanding food and great bar: http://www.thecoastguardhouse.com
Seafood institution. You will not be disappointed, but prepare to wait at peak times: http://www.georgesofgalilee.com
69 locals recommend
George's of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove Rd
69 locals recommend
Seafood institution. You will not be disappointed, but prepare to wait at peak times: http://www.georgesofgalilee.com
Right across from George's, they also have an outdoor deck and the freshest seafood you'll ever eat. Great seafood market, too. Long lines at times, but you can enjoy the view while you wait. http://champlins.com
31 locals recommend
Champlin's Seafood
256 Great Island Rd
31 locals recommend
Right across from George's, they also have an outdoor deck and the freshest seafood you'll ever eat. Great seafood market, too. Long lines at times, but you can enjoy the view while you wait. http://champlins.com
Great coffee, tasty pastries and sandwiches.
21 locals recommend
Fuel Coffee Bar
904 Boston Neck Rd
21 locals recommend
Great coffee, tasty pastries and sandwiches.
The. Best. Donuts. In. All. Of. Rhode. Island. : - ) Open 5:00 am - 3:00 pm. Closed Monday.
15 locals recommend
Allie's Donuts
3661 Quaker Ln
15 locals recommend
The. Best. Donuts. In. All. Of. Rhode. Island. : - ) Open 5:00 am - 3:00 pm. Closed Monday.
Sundays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Grab some fresh produce, coffee, pastries and gourmet prepared foods, then head to the beach! http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=7
Fisherman's Memorial Park Farmers Market
1011 Point Judith Rd
Sundays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Grab some fresh produce, coffee, pastries and gourmet prepared foods, then head to the beach! http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=7
Farmer's Market on Thursdays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. In the Town Parking Lot, 63 Brown Street.
22 locals recommend
Wickford
22 locals recommend
Farmer's Market on Thursdays, 1:00 - 5:00 pm. In the Town Parking Lot, 63 Brown Street.
Come here to pick your own blueberries, strawberries, peaches and raspberries when in season. And be sure to enjoy the delicious freshly prepared foods, fantastic cheese selection and homemade ice cream! http://www.sweetberryfarmri.com/
68 locals recommend
Sweet Berry Farm
915 Mitchell's Ln
68 locals recommend
Come here to pick your own blueberries, strawberries, peaches and raspberries when in season. And be sure to enjoy the delicious freshly prepared foods, fantastic cheese selection and homemade ice cream! http://www.sweetberryfarmri.com/
Fantastic sandwiches with homemade ingredients like house-braised corned beef, 5-hour red wine braised beef, meatballs, lasagna ... fuggeddabouddit great! Closed Sundays. http://www.provisionerdeli.com/
The Provisioner New York Deli
7669 Post Rd
Fantastic sandwiches with homemade ingredients like house-braised corned beef, 5-hour red wine braised beef, meatballs, lasagna ... fuggeddabouddit great! Closed Sundays. http://www.provisionerdeli.com/
This is one of the most spectacular spots in all of Rhode Island and one of our all-time favorites! We encourage all our guests to take a drive to this beautiful inn located right on Narragansett Bay. Sit in the Adirondack chairs and take in the magnificent views of Newport and the ocean as you enjoy one of their superbly crafted cocktails, wines or beers, and enjoy their delicious food. It's an experience you don't want to miss! http://www.castlehillinn.com/dining/the-lawn
77 locals recommend
Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean Ave
77 locals recommend
This is one of the most spectacular spots in all of Rhode Island and one of our all-time favorites! We encourage all our guests to take a drive to this beautiful inn located right on Narragansett Bay. Sit in the Adirondack chairs and take in the magnificent views of Newport and the ocean as you enjoy one of their superbly crafted cocktails, wines or beers, and enjoy their delicious food. It's an experience you don't want to miss! http://www.castlehillinn.com/dining/the-lawn
Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with imported flour, cheeses and the finest ingredients. Also try their New York-style pies. Delicious appetizers, sandwiches and pasta, great beer and wine selection. It's a cozy spot so call ahead for a reservation.
33 locals recommend
Pasquale's Pizzeria Napoletana
59 S County Commons Way
33 locals recommend
Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with imported flour, cheeses and the finest ingredients. Also try their New York-style pies. Delicious appetizers, sandwiches and pasta, great beer and wine selection. It's a cozy spot so call ahead for a reservation.

Parks & Nature

Gorgeous trails lead down to quiet Narragansett Bay beach. Rocky shore, so bring footwear to swim.
12 locals recommend
John H. Chafee Rome Point Preserve
1344 Boston Neck Rd
12 locals recommend
Gorgeous trails lead down to quiet Narragansett Bay beach. Rocky shore, so bring footwear to swim.
Wonderful public beach just 7 miles away.
37 locals recommend
Narragansett Pier
37 locals recommend
Wonderful public beach just 7 miles away.
Just 1.6 miles away, a beautiful walk if you have the energy. Otherwise an easy drive. Head down the hill to a sweet little beach right on Narragansett Bay. Great for kids and families but fills up early.
10 locals recommend
University State of Rhode Island - Bay Campus
215 S Ferry Rd
10 locals recommend
Just 1.6 miles away, a beautiful walk if you have the energy. Otherwise an easy drive. Head down the hill to a sweet little beach right on Narragansett Bay. Great for kids and families but fills up early.
Rhode Island's largest aquarium, featuring exhibits, family-friendly classes and feeding demonstrations. http://biomescenter.com/
18 locals recommend
Biomes Marine Biology Center
6640 Post Rd
18 locals recommend
Rhode Island's largest aquarium, featuring exhibits, family-friendly classes and feeding demonstrations. http://biomescenter.com/
Treat yourself to a day in Newport -- and start here at one of Rhode Island's prettiest beaches. https://www.visitrhodeisland.com/what-to-do/beaches/1186/second-beachsachuest-town-beach/
174 locals recommend
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point Rd
174 locals recommend
Treat yourself to a day in Newport -- and start here at one of Rhode Island's prettiest beaches. https://www.visitrhodeisland.com/what-to-do/beaches/1186/second-beachsachuest-town-beach/
Right down the road from Narragansett Beach. Great swimming and bodysurfing if the wind is right. http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationScarborough.html
91 locals recommend
Scarborough State Beach
Ocean Rd
91 locals recommend
Right down the road from Narragansett Beach. Great swimming and bodysurfing if the wind is right. http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationScarborough.html
Perfect spot for families with children. There's a playground, food stands, all set on a beautiful beach with very little waves. http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationRogerWheeler.html
54 locals recommend
Roger Wheeler State Beach
54 locals recommend
Perfect spot for families with children. There's a playground, food stands, all set on a beautiful beach with very little waves. http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationRogerWheeler.html

Shopping

Outstanding market for all your food needs -- seafood, meat, gourmet prepared foods, groceries etc.
9 locals recommend
Dave's Fresh Marketplace/Wickford
125 Tower Hill Rd
9 locals recommend
Outstanding market for all your food needs -- seafood, meat, gourmet prepared foods, groceries etc.
Everything you need for grilling or to pack for a beach lunch.
21 locals recommend
Roch's Fresh Foods
1183 Boston Neck Rd
21 locals recommend
Everything you need for grilling or to pack for a beach lunch.
The best home-made pies, cookies and fresh fruit! (And they even have Allie's Donuts if you get there early enough!)
Highland Farm
4235 Tower Hill Rd
The best home-made pies, cookies and fresh fruit! (And they even have Allie's Donuts if you get there early enough!)

Sightseeing

Legendary Newport mansions that make billionaires jealous. Here's a great guide to the town: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-mandel/the-nine-secret-cities-of_b_7444558.html
11 locals recommend
Bellevue Avenue
Bellevue Avenue
11 locals recommend
Legendary Newport mansions that make billionaires jealous. Here's a great guide to the town: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-mandel/the-nine-secret-cities-of_b_7444558.html
One of the most beautiful walks in all of New England. Gorgeous views of Narragansett Bay and Newport mansions.
301 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
117 Memorial Blvd
301 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful walks in all of New England. Gorgeous views of Narragansett Bay and Newport mansions.
Daily trips to and from Block Island. If you have a car, call to book in advance. See schedule here: http://www.blockislandferry.com
75 locals recommend
Block Island Ferry
304 Great Island Rd
75 locals recommend
Daily trips to and from Block Island. If you have a car, call to book in advance. See schedule here: http://www.blockislandferry.com
A large, active lighthouse with magnificent views and a fascinating history. It serves as a very important United States Coast Guard base. http://www.uscg.mil/d1/stapointjudith/
55 locals recommend
Point Judith Lighthouse
1470 Ocean Rd
55 locals recommend
A large, active lighthouse with magnificent views and a fascinating history. It serves as a very important United States Coast Guard base. http://www.uscg.mil/d1/stapointjudith/
Friday nights only - gaze at the stars and the planets!
Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theater
61 Park Ln
Friday nights only - gaze at the stars and the planets!
This 30 mile cruise takes you past 10 beautiful islands, legendary mansions, historic Fort Adams and many other famous Rhode Island sights. http://www.rhodeislandbaycruises.com/
Rhode Island Bay Cruises
This 30 mile cruise takes you past 10 beautiful islands, legendary mansions, historic Fort Adams and many other famous Rhode Island sights. http://www.rhodeislandbaycruises.com/
Active lighthouse located on a beautiful Park at the tip of Jamestown, with views that go on for miles. There's also a Lighthouse Museum where you can learn more about the history of these important monuments. http://www.jamestown-ri.info/Lighthouse.htm
34 locals recommend
Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
Beavertail Road
34 locals recommend
Active lighthouse located on a beautiful Park at the tip of Jamestown, with views that go on for miles. There's also a Lighthouse Museum where you can learn more about the history of these important monuments. http://www.jamestown-ri.info/Lighthouse.htm
Here's a fantastic way to explore Narragansett Bay for all ages! Take a tour with Rail Explorers and experience the magic of the railroad. Ride the rails on pedal powered 'rail explorers' for an unforgettable scenic ride along historic Aquidneck Island and spectacular Narragansett Bay. Please note: There's a glitch in the accompanying map. This is located in Portsmouth, RI at 1 Alexander Road. (877) 833-8588 https://www.railexplorers.net/book/rhode-island
32 locals recommend
Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division
1 Alexander Rd
32 locals recommend
Here's a fantastic way to explore Narragansett Bay for all ages! Take a tour with Rail Explorers and experience the magic of the railroad. Ride the rails on pedal powered 'rail explorers' for an unforgettable scenic ride along historic Aquidneck Island and spectacular Narragansett Bay. Please note: There's a glitch in the accompanying map. This is located in Portsmouth, RI at 1 Alexander Road. (877) 833-8588 https://www.railexplorers.net/book/rhode-island

Arts & Culture

See great art and take in the charms of this beautiful historic town.
Wickford Art Association
36 Beach St
See great art and take in the charms of this beautiful historic town.
Terrific drop-in classes, wonderful instructors. And treat yourself to an indulgent massage. Check schedule here: http://allthatmatters.com
14 locals recommend
All That Matters Yoga and Holistic Health Center
315 Main St
14 locals recommend
Terrific drop-in classes, wonderful instructors. And treat yourself to an indulgent massage. Check schedule here: http://allthatmatters.com

Essentials

Just 1.5 miles away ... all the sunscreen and beach furniture you need.
Rite Aid
1193 Boston Neck Rd
Just 1.5 miles away ... all the sunscreen and beach furniture you need.
8 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
11 Main St
8 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

The name says it all -- single and double kayaks to rent, along with paddleboards and canoes. Paddle along the river, or be adventurous and head out to Narragansett Beach! www.narrowriverkayaks.com
50 locals recommend
Narrow River Kayaks
351 Middlebridge Rd
50 locals recommend
The name says it all -- single and double kayaks to rent, along with paddleboards and canoes. Paddle along the river, or be adventurous and head out to Narragansett Beach! www.narrowriverkayaks.com
Just in case it rains, this multiplex shows current hits. http://www.entertainmentcinemas.com/locations/south-kingstown
26 locals recommend
Entertainment Cinemas/SK Cinemas
30 Village Square Drive
26 locals recommend
Just in case it rains, this multiplex shows current hits. http://www.entertainmentcinemas.com/locations/south-kingstown
The only art house cinema in the area. Beautiful, historic theater ... and they serve mixed drinks and beer! http://www.janepickens.com
55 locals recommend
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center
49 Touro St
55 locals recommend
The only art house cinema in the area. Beautiful, historic theater ... and they serve mixed drinks and beer! http://www.janepickens.com
What are duckpins?! Odd-shaped pins you try to knock down with a very small bowling ball.: http://www.duckpins.com And here's where you can play: http://www.ridba.net/Wickford%20Page.htm
Wickford Lanes
7565 Post Road
What are duckpins?! Odd-shaped pins you try to knock down with a very small bowling ball.: http://www.duckpins.com And here's where you can play: http://www.ridba.net/Wickford%20Page.htm
Traditional bowling alley for rainy days: http://oldmountainlanesri.com
21 locals recommend
Old Mountain Lanes
756 Kingstown Rd
21 locals recommend
Traditional bowling alley for rainy days: http://oldmountainlanesri.com
Go karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, carousel, batting cages ... and of course, ice cream! http://adventurelandri.com/attractions/
51 locals recommend
Adventureland Family Fun Park
112 Point Judith Rd
51 locals recommend
Go karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, carousel, batting cages ... and of course, ice cream! http://adventurelandri.com/attractions/
Great bikes -- great people! http://nbxbikes.com/articles/bike-rentals-narragansett-pg677.htm
12 locals recommend
NBX Bikes
922 Boston Neck Rd
12 locals recommend
Great bikes -- great people! http://nbxbikes.com/articles/bike-rentals-narragansett-pg677.htm
Tour the legendary summer "cottages" of the Vanderbilts, Astors and other 19th Century .0001 percenters! http://www.newportmansions.org/explore
112 locals recommend
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue Ave
112 locals recommend
Tour the legendary summer "cottages" of the Vanderbilts, Astors and other 19th Century .0001 percenters! http://www.newportmansions.org/explore
I don't play but guests tell me this is a terrific golf course with great equipment and reasonable fees. http://www.beaverrivergolf.com/
Beaver River Golf Club
343 Kingstown Rd
I don't play but guests tell me this is a terrific golf course with great equipment and reasonable fees. http://www.beaverrivergolf.com/