Rochelle's Guidebook

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Shopping in great destinations

17th-18th century seaport and living history museum, shops, sailing ships, Mystic Aquarium and downtown Mystic are within minutes of this attraction.
276 locals recommend
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave
276 locals recommend
17th-18th century seaport and living history museum, shops, sailing ships, Mystic Aquarium and downtown Mystic are within minutes of this attraction.
The oldest operating country store in Rhode Island amid a Main St of antique shops in the historic village of Chepachet. Also in Chepachet: the haunted Tavern on Main (dine with ghosts, lol), Acote's Hill historic cemetery and site of the Dorr Rebellion, a beautiful summit with surrounding steeply sloped wooded hollows of pine and hemlock, the historic Baptist Church with its distinctive tracker pipe organ and the Pulaski and George Washington State forest wilderness areas.
Brown & Hopkins Country Store
1179 Putnam Pike
The oldest operating country store in Rhode Island amid a Main St of antique shops in the historic village of Chepachet. Also in Chepachet: the haunted Tavern on Main (dine with ghosts, lol), Acote's Hill historic cemetery and site of the Dorr Rebellion, a beautiful summit with surrounding steeply sloped wooded hollows of pine and hemlock, the historic Baptist Church with its distinctive tracker pipe organ and the Pulaski and George Washington State forest wilderness areas.
Beautifully preserved 17h-18th century RI seaport. Walking, beaching, cafes, antiques, eclectic shops. Site of Olde Narragansett Church, said to be the oldest Episcopalian church in New England.
35 locals recommend
Wickford Village
1 Main St
35 locals recommend
Beautifully preserved 17h-18th century RI seaport. Walking, beaching, cafes, antiques, eclectic shops. Site of Olde Narragansett Church, said to be the oldest Episcopalian church in New England.
On Providence's East Side. Brown University area. College scene eclectic shops and good restaurants.
35 locals recommend
Thayer Street
Thayer Street
35 locals recommend
On Providence's East Side. Brown University area. College scene eclectic shops and good restaurants.
183 locals recommend
Providence Place Mall
Providence Place
183 locals recommend
This erstwhile hippy commune down "South County" near the southern shores beaches offers eclectic shopping, beautiful gardens, greenhouses, farmyard animals and a cafe.
73 locals recommend
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post Rd
73 locals recommend
This erstwhile hippy commune down "South County" near the southern shores beaches offers eclectic shopping, beautiful gardens, greenhouses, farmyard animals and a cafe.

Outdoor recreation

Within a couple miles of house.
Explore Rhode Island's extensive network of bike paths . Start with the Blackstone Bikeway and Visiitor's Center on I 295 N in Lincoln.
Blackstone River Bike Path
Explore Rhode Island's extensive network of bike paths . Start with the Blackstone Bikeway and Visiitor's Center on I 295 N in Lincoln.
'Real-deal' old drive-in theater still in operation---a local favorite.
6 locals recommend
Rustic Tri View Drive in
1195 Eddie Dowling Hwy
6 locals recommend
'Real-deal' old drive-in theater still in operation---a local favorite.
Boston Skydive Center
300 Jenckes Hill Rd
Rhode Island's only ski resort! Skiing in winter, water park in summer. Ski lessons for beginners, easy slopes, lodge for aprës ski. Located in beautiful "South County".
22 locals recommend
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area & Water Park
160 Yawgoo Valley Rd
22 locals recommend
Rhode Island's only ski resort! Skiing in winter, water park in summer. Ski lessons for beginners, easy slopes, lodge for aprës ski. Located in beautiful "South County".
Trail-riding , nice folks, beautiful stable and horses. Close to home.
Sunset Stables
1 Twin River Rd
Trail-riding , nice folks, beautiful stable and horses. Close to home.

Sightseeing, scenic routes

BENEFIT ST. Providence. PROSPECT ST. Park Tons of 18th and 19th century housing stock stretches endlessly on for block after block in this neighborhood and the streets are steep and the vistas are sweeping. Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design campuses, Thayer St. famous bohemian shopping district and student Mecca.
20 locals recommend
College Hill
20 locals recommend
BENEFIT ST. Providence. PROSPECT ST. Park Tons of 18th and 19th century housing stock stretches endlessly on for block after block in this neighborhood and the streets are steep and the vistas are sweeping. Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design campuses, Thayer St. famous bohemian shopping district and student Mecca.
(US RT 1A) from Wickford to Narragansett Town Beach and Pier to Hazard Rock to Black Rock, Scarborough, Point Judith and Gallilee.Narragansett town beach and pier. It continues, merging on and off of U.S. 1 parallel the shoreline through Washington County, a.k.a. 'South County' to historic Westerly, famous Watch Hill and Napatree Point and historic Stonington CT. It provides access to the wild beaches, preserves, and harbor villages of the southern shore.
37 locals recommend
Narragansett Pier
37 locals recommend
(US RT 1A) from Wickford to Narragansett Town Beach and Pier to Hazard Rock to Black Rock, Scarborough, Point Judith and Gallilee.Narragansett town beach and pier. It continues, merging on and off of U.S. 1 parallel the shoreline through Washington County, a.k.a. 'South County' to historic Westerly, famous Watch Hill and Napatree Point and historic Stonington CT. It provides access to the wild beaches, preserves, and harbor villages of the southern shore.
Great Rd. in Lincoln. Scenic, historic attractions on or nearby, including Hearthside House, Arnold House, Quaker Meeting in Saylesville. Gateway Park recreation area, Lonsdale...shops, nature preserves, boat tours on the Blackstone River, Lincoln Woods State Park and beach.
Hearthside House Museum
677 Great Rd
Great Rd. in Lincoln. Scenic, historic attractions on or nearby, including Hearthside House, Arnold House, Quaker Meeting in Saylesville. Gateway Park recreation area, Lonsdale...shops, nature preserves, boat tours on the Blackstone River, Lincoln Woods State Park and beach.
RT 165W to the wilderness preserves of Arcadia State Park, Pachaug State Park in Connecticut.
Beach Pond
2875 Ten Rod Road
RT 165W to the wilderness preserves of Arcadia State Park, Pachaug State Park in Connecticut.
RT 116 N-S through central RI. Also running N-S through the forests and little towns of western Rhode Island is the Victory Highway RI 102 from Slatersville to Wickford harbor. Other scenic rts include Ministerial Road in South Kingstown--in mid-June it is lined with blooming laurel. In August, these forested inland roads burst into the delicious fragrance of our native summersweet (coastal pepperbush).
General Nathanael Greene Homestead
50 Taft St
RT 116 N-S through central RI. Also running N-S through the forests and little towns of western Rhode Island is the Victory Highway RI 102 from Slatersville to Wickford harbor. Other scenic rts include Ministerial Road in South Kingstown--in mid-June it is lined with blooming laurel. In August, these forested inland roads burst into the delicious fragrance of our native summersweet (coastal pepperbush).
As RT 138 runs E-W across the state from Connecticut to Tiverton, it passes through historic Kingston Station and the historic village of Little Rest, home of our gorgeous university campus. It passes through the islands of Jamestown and Newport to Tiverton and Massachusetts.
21 locals recommend
University of Rhode Island
45 Upper College Rd
21 locals recommend
As RT 138 runs E-W across the state from Connecticut to Tiverton, it passes through historic Kingston Station and the historic village of Little Rest, home of our gorgeous university campus. It passes through the islands of Jamestown and Newport to Tiverton and Massachusetts.
Newport shoreline, Cliff Walk, Mansions.
89 locals recommend
Ocean Drive Historic District
89 locals recommend
Newport shoreline, Cliff Walk, Mansions.
BELLEVUE AVE. NEWPORT. Mansions including The Breakers, Marble House, Belcourt Castle, Cliff Walk, etc.
36 locals recommend
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave
36 locals recommend
BELLEVUE AVE. NEWPORT. Mansions including The Breakers, Marble House, Belcourt Castle, Cliff Walk, etc.
RT 77, Main Rd. scenic East Bay route from Tiverton to Little Compton, Sakonnet Point, South Shore Beach (Goosewing), United Congregational Churchyard, (Common), Little Compton Historic District, Commons Lunch restaurant, Walker's Roadside Stand, Wilbur Woods and Weetamoo Woods forest preserves. Iconic Gray's Ice Cream at Tiverton 4-Corners.
Sakonnet Vineyards
Sakonnet Vineyards Road
RT 77, Main Rd. scenic East Bay route from Tiverton to Little Compton, Sakonnet Point, South Shore Beach (Goosewing), United Congregational Churchyard, (Common), Little Compton Historic District, Commons Lunch restaurant, Walker's Roadside Stand, Wilbur Woods and Weetamoo Woods forest preserves. Iconic Gray's Ice Cream at Tiverton 4-Corners.
Block Island is Rhode Island's little gem of natural beauty. Historic farms, pristine coasts and primordial woodlands surround two Victorian harbor towns.
75 locals recommend
Block Island Ferry
304 Great Island Rd
75 locals recommend
Block Island is Rhode Island's little gem of natural beauty. Historic farms, pristine coasts and primordial woodlands surround two Victorian harbor towns.

Good food in great destinations

RI's Little Italy. famous restaurants, strolling, piazzas, bakeries, mangia!!
134 locals recommend
Federal Hill
134 locals recommend
RI's Little Italy. famous restaurants, strolling, piazzas, bakeries, mangia!!
On destination WICKENDEN ST. Historic FOX POINT. My fave pizza. (along with chain store Papa Gino's!) thin crust NY style. Casserta on Federal Hill is the traditional fave with thick crust. Also, downtown on lovely shopping/strolling destination WESTMINSTER ST.--Providence Coal-fired Pizza is pretty rockin'. You can sit outdoors--al fresco. They have an arugula pizza that I love.
29 locals recommend
Fellini Pizzeria
2190 Broad St
29 locals recommend
On destination WICKENDEN ST. Historic FOX POINT. My fave pizza. (along with chain store Papa Gino's!) thin crust NY style. Casserta on Federal Hill is the traditional fave with thick crust. Also, downtown on lovely shopping/strolling destination WESTMINSTER ST.--Providence Coal-fired Pizza is pretty rockin'. You can sit outdoors--al fresco. They have an arugula pizza that I love.
Gorgeous big hand-carved horses and beautiful vintage artwork and organ. This grandiose historic carousel MOVES!! What a great ride---you will want to go round again, and again! great concession stand, and the bayside park often has events in the summer months. Concession stand serves quality local fare.
15 locals recommend
Crescent Park Looff Carousel National Historic Site
700 Bullocks Point Avenue
15 locals recommend
Gorgeous big hand-carved horses and beautiful vintage artwork and organ. This grandiose historic carousel MOVES!! What a great ride---you will want to go round again, and again! great concession stand, and the bayside park often has events in the summer months. Concession stand serves quality local fare.
Classic RI seafood restaurant since 1948 --at our biggest fishing port---Galilee in Narragansett and on Salty Brine State Beach. Roger Wheeler and Scarborough State Beaches are within a couple of miles. Open year 'round. Walk from the Block Island Ferry landing and short drive over to Point Judith Light.
69 locals recommend
George's of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove Rd
69 locals recommend
Classic RI seafood restaurant since 1948 --at our biggest fishing port---Galilee in Narragansett and on Salty Brine State Beach. Roger Wheeler and Scarborough State Beaches are within a couple of miles. Open year 'round. Walk from the Block Island Ferry landing and short drive over to Point Judith Light.
oldest tavern still operating in Rhode Island. Across from oldest Quaker Meeting House in Rhode Island
37 locals recommend
White Horse Tavern
26 Marlborough St
37 locals recommend
oldest tavern still operating in Rhode Island. Across from oldest Quaker Meeting House in Rhode Island
Super old restaurant, good food, local favorite--purportedly haunted. Historic Chepachet.
Tavern on Main
1157 Putnam Pike
Super old restaurant, good food, local favorite--purportedly haunted. Historic Chepachet.
$$$$$ European style dining WESTMINSTER ST
35 locals recommend
The Dorrance
60 Dorrance St
35 locals recommend
$$$$$ European style dining WESTMINSTER ST
Greek fare.
Yoleni’s Providence
292 Westminster St
Greek fare.
Harmony Farms
387 Sawmill Rd
My favorite pizza
29 locals recommend
Fellini Pizzeria
2190 Broad St
29 locals recommend
My favorite pizza
Prime spot for fine fare and seafood in beautiful rural seaside Charlestown.
25 locals recommend
Nordic Lodge
178 Nordic Trail
25 locals recommend
Prime spot for fine fare and seafood in beautiful rural seaside Charlestown.
Great pizza In the heart of Historic downtown Providence
11 locals recommend
Providence Coal Fired Pizza
385 Westminster St
11 locals recommend
Great pizza In the heart of Historic downtown Providence

Historytour/museum

Beautifully preserved by the Smithfield Historic Preservation Society, this 18th-century homestead is a open to the public. It is on Stillwater Rd. at the North end of the lake. Rumor has it it's haunted, too!
Smith-Appleby House
220 Stillwater Rd
Beautifully preserved by the Smithfield Historic Preservation Society, this 18th-century homestead is a open to the public. It is on Stillwater Rd. at the North end of the lake. Rumor has it it's haunted, too!
Marvelous example of early RI architecture, built by shipwrights, established by Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island and champion of religious liberty, freedom of conscience and the first separation of church and state.
9 locals recommend
First Baptist Church in America
75 N Main St
9 locals recommend
Marvelous example of early RI architecture, built by shipwrights, established by Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island and champion of religious liberty, freedom of conscience and the first separation of church and state.
Awesome living history of original Pilgrim settlement. one hour+ from home
134 locals recommend
Plimoth Cinema
137 Warren Ave
134 locals recommend
Awesome living history of original Pilgrim settlement. one hour+ from home
Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
26 locals recommend
Slater Mill Historic Site
67 Roosevelt Ave
26 locals recommend
Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution
Founder of Rhode Island and champion of freedom of conscience and religion and the first separation of church and state.
9 locals recommend
Roger Williams National Memorial
282 N Main St
9 locals recommend
Founder of Rhode Island and champion of freedom of conscience and religion and the first separation of church and state.

Sightseeing

The city bursts into fantastical life on Waterfire nights from April to November starting at 5 p.m. to half past midnight.
119 locals recommend
WaterFire
4 N Main St
119 locals recommend
The city bursts into fantastical life on Waterfire nights from April to November starting at 5 p.m. to half past midnight.

Sightseeing

Famous for its Gilded Age mansions, Newport is my favorite for its absolutely astounding collection of perfectly preserved 17th and 18th century buildings. especially concentrated in 'The Point' section. Take the ferry from Providence to Newport Harbor.
402 locals recommend
Newport
402 locals recommend
Famous for its Gilded Age mansions, Newport is my favorite for its absolutely astounding collection of perfectly preserved 17th and 18th century buildings. especially concentrated in 'The Point' section. Take the ferry from Providence to Newport Harbor.
Favorite parts of Prov, cemeteries, Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft 'haunts'.
Providence Ghost Tour
60 Congdon St
Favorite parts of Prov, cemeteries, Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft 'haunts'.