Cathy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great local theater with mainstage shows, as well as fun improv nights and special events.
7 residents recomanen
The Contemporary Theater Company
327 Main StGreat local theater with mainstage shows, as well as fun improv nights and special events.
A local favorite, though you do have to pay to get on the beach. But there's a beautiful sea wall to walk, and restaurants and shops, even if you don't go on the beach itself.
87 residents recomanen
Narragansett Beach
A local favorite, though you do have to pay to get on the beach. But there's a beautiful sea wall to walk, and restaurants and shops, even if you don't go on the beach itself.
The Towers
35 Ocean RdLocated along the sea wall of Narragansett Town Beach
Scarborough State Beach
Ocean RdA state beach, so you only pay to park.
East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash RdAnother beautiful state beach.
Black Point
Great little trail along the sea shore for exploring.
Nice little beach in the village of Galilee, lots of shops and seafood and ice cream restaurants in walking distance.
35 residents recomanen
Salty Brine State Beach
Great Island RdNice little beach in the village of Galilee, lots of shops and seafood and ice cream restaurants in walking distance.
In case you're feeling adventurous while you're here. Great for kids too.
11 residents recomanen
Rock Spot Climbing
1174 Kingstown RdIn case you're feeling adventurous while you're here. Great for kids too.
Lots of fun things for kids and adults - go karts, carousel, ice cream, mini golf, paddle boats, batting cages, games, etc.
51 residents recomanen
Adventureland Family Fun Park
112 Point Judith RdLots of fun things for kids and adults - go karts, carousel, ice cream, mini golf, paddle boats, batting cages, games, etc.
Old Mountain Lanes
756 Kingstown RdSometimes you just want to go bowling!
Located in South County Commons, multiplex near to many restaurants and Brewed Awakenings cafe.
26 residents recomanen
Entertainment Cinemas/SK Cinemas
30 Village Square DriveLocated in South County Commons, multiplex near to many restaurants and Brewed Awakenings cafe.
Hannah Robinson Rock & Tower
Tower Hill RoadA great view of Narragansett Bay from atop this historic tower.
Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond RdGreat summer stock theater, open May-Sept.
For those who enjoy a rather Bohemian adventure, this is an unusual group of shops located in Charlestown, a short drive down Route 1. The Umbrella Factory also features some animals, greenhouse, walking trails and cafe. Sometimes there are also booths for henna tattoos and other fun stuff in the summer!
73 residents recomanen
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdFor those who enjoy a rather Bohemian adventure, this is an unusual group of shops located in Charlestown, a short drive down Route 1. The Umbrella Factory also features some animals, greenhouse, walking trails and cafe. Sometimes there are also booths for henna tattoos and other fun stuff in the summer!
Ice skating at Boss Arena, swimming at Mackal Field House, events at the Ryan Center and Fine Arts Center, and restaurants/shops at the URI Emporium.
21 residents recomanen
University of Rhode Island
45 Upper College RdIce skating at Boss Arena, swimming at Mackal Field House, events at the Ryan Center and Fine Arts Center, and restaurants/shops at the URI Emporium.
A great local farm stand if you need plants, outdoor decor, fresh fruit, and featuring delicious baked goods as well (including Allie's donuts).
Highland Farm
4235 Tower Hill RdA great local farm stand if you need plants, outdoor decor, fresh fruit, and featuring delicious baked goods as well (including Allie's donuts).
Pump House Music Works
1464 Kingstown RdLaid back live music venue (and guitar company).
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown RdLive music and other arts-related events.
Paint your own art studio, classes, camps and other fun stuff. Located on Main St. Wakefield.
Rebekah Cook Art and Paint Your Own Pottery Studio
344 Main StPaint your own art studio, classes, camps and other fun stuff. Located on Main St. Wakefield.
Extreme Airsoft
1425 Kingstown RdFun activities for kids (and adults).
Our favorite state beach, great for kids due to breakwall that reduces waves and riptides.
54 residents recomanen
Roger Wheeler State Beach
Our favorite state beach, great for kids due to breakwall that reduces waves and riptides.
Large multiplex, just a little farther north in Warwick - about a 20 minute drive.
12 residents recomanen
Showcase Cinemas Warwick
1200 Quaker LnLarge multiplex, just a little farther north in Warwick - about a 20 minute drive.
Shopping mall featuring Old Navy, Macy's, Target and many other shops. About a 25 minute drive north.
19 residents recomanen
Warwick Mall
400 Bald Hill RdShopping mall featuring Old Navy, Macy's, Target and many other shops. About a 25 minute drive north.
The Farmer's Daughter
716 Mooresfield RdLovely farm/farmstand with occasional special events.
Faro de Point Judith
1470 Ocean RdA beautiful view from Lighthouse Park.
Food scene
Kabuki Asian Sushi
91 Old Tower Hill RdGreat sushi and other Asian cuisine.
Interesting dishes, great homemade sausage dishes as well as lobster rolls, fish tacos, specialty drinks.
8 residents recomanen
Tavern on Main
195 Main StInteresting dishes, great homemade sausage dishes as well as lobster rolls, fish tacos, specialty drinks.
TONG-D South Kingstown
50 S County Commons WayMy favorite local Thai restaurant
Trattoria Romana Wakefield
71 S County Commons WayExcellent upscale Italian food.
Catarina's Italian Village
945 Boston Neck RdGood homestyle Italian, a local favorite.
Mariner Grille
140 Point Judith RdNice local restaurant with lots of local seafood options.
George's of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove RdGreat seafood right on the water in Galilee.
Nice cafe with lots of seating and lunch options, where you can hang around for a while.
Brewed Awakenings CoffeeHouse South County
60 South County Commons WayNice cafe with lots of seating and lunch options, where you can hang around for a while.
The Bike Stop Cafe
148 Boon StGreat pizza and other interesting lunch/dinner options.
A delicious, semi-famous little diner that's been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!
120 residents recomanen
Crazy Burger Cafe and Juice Bar
144 Boon StA delicious, semi-famous little diner that's been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives!
The best homemade ice cream around - a local favorite! Located on historic Main Street, Wakefield.
56 residents recomanen
Brickley's Ice Cream
322 Main StThe best homemade ice cream around - a local favorite! Located on historic Main Street, Wakefield.
Mews Tavern
456 Main StA favorite local restaurant.
Allie's Donuts
3661 Quaker LnFamous local homemade donuts! Just a little north on Route 2.
Great seafood favorites including clamcakes and chowder, as well as delicious doughboys.
60 residents recomanen
Iggy's Doughboys
1151 Point Judith RdGreat seafood favorites including clamcakes and chowder, as well as delicious doughboys.
Whalers Brewing Company
1174 Kingstown RdLocal brewery and bar!
Casual restaurant featuring delicious, fresh made Mexican food.
6 residents recomanen
El Fuego Mexican Grill Wakefield
344 Main StCasual restaurant featuring delicious, fresh made Mexican food.
Local distillery with tours and events, including periodic Food Truck Nights (check their web site).
15 residents recomanen
Sons of Liberty Spirits Co.
1425 Kingstown RdLocal distillery with tours and events, including periodic Food Truck Nights (check their web site).
Kingston Pizza Point Judith
120 Point Judith RdGood pizza and lots of other stuff, delivered to our neighborhood.
Dragon Palace of Wakefield
733 Kingstown RoadNice Chinese restaurant in downtown Wakefield.
Neighborhoods
State Beach, shops, restaurants, fresh seafood (fishing boat docks and shops), and ice cream!
32 residents recomanen
Galilee
State Beach, shops, restaurants, fresh seafood (fishing boat docks and shops), and ice cream!
Seaside village of shops, restaurants, ice cream, ocean views.
37 residents recomanen
Narragansett Pier
Seaside village of shops, restaurants, ice cream, ocean views.