Griswold guidebook

Karen
Griswold guidebook

Food scene

Tasty and creative food options overlooking a golf course!
Tullis Taphouse
259 Preston Rd
Tasty and creative food options overlooking a golf course!
Family-owned business offering very fresh and creative twists on tuna, meatball, roast beef, and ham grinders, and more.
Break'n Bread Sandwich Shoppe
1130 Voluntown Road
Family-owned business offering very fresh and creative twists on tuna, meatball, roast beef, and ham grinders, and more.
Nearby and lots of options on the menu!
Town Grill & Pizzeria
104 Beach Pond Road
Nearby and lots of options on the menu!
Great vibe here with a fun atmosphere and a full menu. Sometimes there is a wait at dinnertime.
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Dan's Place
880 Victory Hwy
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Great vibe here with a fun atmosphere and a full menu. Sometimes there is a wait at dinnertime.
Our all-around top favorite choice when we crave Mexican food!
Mañana Cafe
970 Poquonnock Rd
Our all-around top favorite choice when we crave Mexican food!
Enjoy the best ice cream around surrounded by views of stone walls and rolling farmland.
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Buttonwood Farm Ice Cream
473 Shetucket Turnpike
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Enjoy the best ice cream around surrounded by views of stone walls and rolling farmland.
Delicious Italian food!
Illiano's Grill
257 W Town St
Delicious Italian food!
Great breakfast spot!
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The Middle of Nowhere Diner
222 Nooseneck Hill Rd
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Great breakfast spot!
Best omelets if you want breakfast out. It will keep you from being hungry all day long!
Cozy Corner Restaurant
679 Wauregan Rd
Best omelets if you want breakfast out. It will keep you from being hungry all day long!
Healthy and delicious lunch stop for Vegans! Best wraps, smoothies, and tasty bakery items.
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Heirloom Food Company
630 N Main St
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Healthy and delicious lunch stop for Vegans! Best wraps, smoothies, and tasty bakery items.
Super delicious smoothies of all mixes!
Dexter’s Smoothie Coffee Vault
50 Pleasant Street
Super delicious smoothies of all mixes!
The menu has sandwiches, dinner entrees, drinks, and more! something for everyone's tastes and always good.
Gregg's NORTH KINGSTOWN
4120 Quaker Lane
The menu has sandwiches, dinner entrees, drinks, and more! something for everyone's tastes and always good.
Waterfront seafood restaurant with fantastic food and people-watching. Seasonal. Eat outside and overlook boats in the water. (You can BYOB.)
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Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
80 Hamilton St
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Waterfront seafood restaurant with fantastic food and people-watching. Seasonal. Eat outside and overlook boats in the water. (You can BYOB.)
For a unique food experience, this place is a lovely ride and offers delicious food!
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The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield Rd
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For a unique food experience, this place is a lovely ride and offers delicious food!
For a special evening out!
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Elizabeth's Farmhouse
75-81 Canal St
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For a special evening out!
Artsyatmosphere with creative food offerings!
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Tree House Tavern
1094 Centerville Rd
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Artsyatmosphere with creative food offerings!
The best authentic Chinese dining experience in the region.
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Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant
2173 Norwich-New London Turnpike
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The best authentic Chinese dining experience in the region.
A cozy bistro serving chef crafted, unique, grilled sandwiches on local artisan breads. Soups, sides, and desserts from scratch every day.
Press On Restaurant
391 Norwich-Westerly Road
A cozy bistro serving chef crafted, unique, grilled sandwiches on local artisan breads. Soups, sides, and desserts from scratch every day.
Delicious Italian dishes!
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Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria
386 Norwich-Westerly Rd
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Delicious Italian dishes!
Hank's Dairy Bar is a family owned and run business that has been an icon of Northeast CT since 1957. Great atmosphere. Entertainment ranges from acoustic music on the weekends to monthly Car Cruises. Let the kids play in the sandy playscape or try out our new swings. Stop in from March to October, but not on Monday because they're closed.
Hank's Dairy Bar
1006 Norwich Rd
Hank's Dairy Bar is a family owned and run business that has been an icon of Northeast CT since 1957. Great atmosphere. Entertainment ranges from acoustic music on the weekends to monthly Car Cruises. Let the kids play in the sandy playscape or try out our new swings. Stop in from March to October, but not on Monday because they're closed.
Baker's Dozen serves delicious coffee and baked goods.
Baker's Dozen
765 Norwich Road
Baker's Dozen serves delicious coffee and baked goods.
Freshly made pasta, cannoli, pastry, bagels, cookies, cakes, breads and more!
La Stella Pasta & Pastry
137 Norwich Avenue
Freshly made pasta, cannoli, pastry, bagels, cookies, cakes, breads and more!
They make their own sauces, fresh dough, and pasta. Come in and enjoy one of their 13 specialty New York-style pizzas. Or build your own pizza, or enjoy one of our Sicilian specialty pizzas. If you're in the mood for pasta, they offer a variety of pasta and baked pasta dishes. They also have hot and cold grinders, burgers and gyros served on fresh-baked New York bread.
La Stella Pizzeria
1 Market St
They make their own sauces, fresh dough, and pasta. Come in and enjoy one of their 13 specialty New York-style pizzas. Or build your own pizza, or enjoy one of our Sicilian specialty pizzas. If you're in the mood for pasta, they offer a variety of pasta and baked pasta dishes. They also have hot and cold grinders, burgers and gyros served on fresh-baked New York bread.
OMG! The best donuts anywhere!
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Dixie Donuts
275 W Town St
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OMG! The best donuts anywhere!
Award-winning Rhode Island restaurant with an extensive menu of American and Italian cuisine features more than 130 items including Steaks, Chops, Seafood, Italian Favorites & more.
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Twin Oaks Restaurant
100 Sabra St
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Award-winning Rhode Island restaurant with an extensive menu of American and Italian cuisine features more than 130 items including Steaks, Chops, Seafood, Italian Favorites & more.
Considered one of the best Oyster bars in the U.S. They grow their own oysters and vegetables; creating signature dishes tied to New England seasons.
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Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash Rd
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Considered one of the best Oyster bars in the U.S. They grow their own oysters and vegetables; creating signature dishes tied to New England seasons.
If you want to experience high society, book a brunch or lunch here!
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Ocean House
1 Bluff Ave
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If you want to experience high society, book a brunch or lunch here!
Mido Sushi Bistro & Bar
783 W Thames St
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Canggio Restaurant/ Bar
20 Lafayette St
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The Social Bar + Kitchen
208 Bank St
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Back 40
20 S County Trail
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Creative food options!
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85 Main
85 Main Street
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Creative food options!
Generous portions of outstanding Italian good! The endless salad is also fresh and delicious, making it well worth the trip.
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Marchetti's Restaurant
1463 Park Ave
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Generous portions of outstanding Italian good! The endless salad is also fresh and delicious, making it well worth the trip.
If you’re craving fresh seafood, this is a widely popular seafood shack experience.
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Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House
889 Oakland Beach Ave
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If you’re craving fresh seafood, this is a widely popular seafood shack experience.
Dean's Corner
1 East Main Street
Charlene's Diner
37 Main Street
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Stonington Pizza Palace
530 Stonington Rd
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Los Andes
903 Chalkstone Ave
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BlackStone Herbs & Martini Bar
710 Centre of New England Boulevard
We’ve heard nothing but great things about this place!
Bali Village Restaurant
1172 Main Street
We’ve heard nothing but great things about this place!
Joey's Seafood and More
Mommy's Delicious Food
Uncle Kranky's Cafe
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Aunt Carries
1240 Ocean Rd
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Wineries

Wonderful atmosphere, live music, and BBQ food truck. Enjoy the wine and relaxing vibes.
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Preston Ridge Vineyard
100 Miller Rd
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Wonderful atmosphere, live music, and BBQ food truck. Enjoy the wine and relaxing vibes.
Nice place to chill, enjoy the grounds, great music and tasty wine!
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Stonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk Rd
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Nice place to chill, enjoy the grounds, great music and tasty wine!
Beautiful views. Excellent wine! Sit outside and enjoy the ambiance.
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Jonathan Edwards Winery
74 Chester Maine Road
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Beautiful views. Excellent wine! Sit outside and enjoy the ambiance.
Gather with friends & family in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner, Woodstock, CT. Tasting Room & Four Season Pavilion are open year-round.
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Taylor Brooke Brewery
818 CT-171
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Gather with friends & family in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner, Woodstock, CT. Tasting Room & Four Season Pavilion are open year-round.

Conveniences

Across the street from a Dollar Store is, a great spot to pick up what you enjoy to relax for the evening.
Griliquors Package Store
1130 Voluntown Road
Across the street from a Dollar Store is, a great spot to pick up what you enjoy to relax for the evening.
Walmart and Target stores are just about 15 minutes away.
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Walmart Supercenter
155 Parkway N
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Walmart and Target stores are just about 15 minutes away.

Casinos

Casino fun 20 minutes away. Shops and restaurants too.
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Kasino Foxwoods Resort
350 Trolley Line Blvd
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Casino fun 20 minutes away. Shops and restaurants too.
Casino, entertainment, shopping, restaurants and more.
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Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd
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Casino, entertainment, shopping, restaurants and more.

Activities

Fun, fun, fun! Especially for teens.
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SuperCharged Indoor Karting and Trampoline
1 Sachatello Industrial Dr
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Fun, fun, fun! Especially for teens.
Trails, Zip Lines, Aerial Challenges & More-Fun for the Family. Go Higher And Faster With Our Zipline Course Or Enjoy Family Friendly Courses. Family Fun Adventures.
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Fields Of Fire Adventure Park
715 Noank Ledyard Rd
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Trails, Zip Lines, Aerial Challenges & More-Fun for the Family. Go Higher And Faster With Our Zipline Course Or Enjoy Family Friendly Courses. Family Fun Adventures.
Sweet shopping experience in a village atmosphere
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Olde Mistick Village
27 Coogan Blvd
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Sweet shopping experience in a village atmosphere
Check the website calendar for Waterfire events. This is a fun activity to enjoy with friends while sightseeing in Providence!
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WaterFire
4 N Main St
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Check the website calendar for Waterfire events. This is a fun activity to enjoy with friends while sightseeing in Providence!
The Providence Flea is an award-winning vintage and indie maker market.
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Providence Flea Outdoor Markets (Summer/Fall)
10 S Water St
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The Providence Flea is an award-winning vintage and indie maker market.
Exciting activity on the water in beautiful Mystic, CT!!
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Mystic Boat Adventures, LLC
145 Pearl St
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Exciting activity on the water in beautiful Mystic, CT!!
Nearby freshwater beach with swimming
Hopeville Pond State Park
929 Hopeville Rd
Nearby freshwater beach with swimming
Pachaug State Forest is the largest forest in the Connecticut state forest system, encompassing over 27,000 acres of land. It is located on the Rhode Island border in New London County, and parcels of the forest lie in the towns of Voluntown, Griswold, Plainfield, Sterling, North Stonington, and Preston. Fantastic hiking trails!
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Pachaug State Forest
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Pachaug State Forest is the largest forest in the Connecticut state forest system, encompassing over 27,000 acres of land. It is located on the Rhode Island border in New London County, and parcels of the forest lie in the towns of Voluntown, Griswold, Plainfield, Sterling, North Stonington, and Preston. Fantastic hiking trails!
Best family destination in the Autumn! They make fresh cider on the grounds the old-fashion way. Wonderful country store.
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Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington Rd
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Best family destination in the Autumn! They make fresh cider on the grounds the old-fashion way. Wonderful country store.
Something for everyone. Treasures galore and fair pricing!
Pachaug Picker
1439 Voluntown Road
Something for everyone. Treasures galore and fair pricing!
Fun for kids and adults! Shopping, dinosaurs, antiques and more!
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Místo Dinosaurů
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike
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Fun for kids and adults! Shopping, dinosaurs, antiques and more!
May 1st through late October, choose a half-day or sunset cruise aboard ARGIA! Discover islands, lighthouses, and traditional windjammer sailing. Day-Sails or Sunset Cruises.
Argia -the sailing ship
75 Steamboat Wharf
May 1st through late October, choose a half-day or sunset cruise aboard ARGIA! Discover islands, lighthouses, and traditional windjammer sailing. Day-Sails or Sunset Cruises.
Connecticut's most unique aquarium experience.
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Mystic Aquarium
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Connecticut's most unique aquarium experience.
This is a fun activity for small children at Nature's Art Village in Oakdale, Connecticut.
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Místo Dinosaurů
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike
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This is a fun activity for small children at Nature's Art Village in Oakdale, Connecticut.
Original Art for sale in a lovely downtown Mystic shop
Finer Line Gallery
48 W Main St
Original Art for sale in a lovely downtown Mystic shop
Stunning scenery, a sweet little bakery store, turkeys, ice cream, and the best fresh cider donuts anywhere!
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm
227 Ekonk Hill Rd
Stunning scenery, a sweet little bakery store, turkeys, ice cream, and the best fresh cider donuts anywhere!
Fun trampoline park for kids!
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Launch Trampoline Park Warwick
920 Bald Hill Rd
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Fun trampoline park for kids!
Mystic Seaport is the living museum of America’s maritime past. Located on 19 acres on the banks of Mystic River in Mystic, it includes a recreation of a 19th-century Connecticut coastal village, a shipyard, several exhibit halls, storage for a large number of historic artifacts, and over 500 historic ships.
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Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave
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Mystic Seaport is the living museum of America’s maritime past. Located on 19 acres on the banks of Mystic River in Mystic, it includes a recreation of a 19th-century Connecticut coastal village, a shipyard, several exhibit halls, storage for a large number of historic artifacts, and over 500 historic ships.
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is not only an environmental education center, but also a beautiful, lush, green space where local residents and visitors can spend time hiking or watching wildlife.
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
109 Pequotsepos Rd
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Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is not only an environmental education center, but also a beautiful, lush, green space where local residents and visitors can spend time hiking or watching wildlife.
Horseback Riding tours
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C and L Stables
1095 Ives Rd
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Horseback Riding tours
Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 100 species of animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, flamingoes, sloths, and more! Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals.
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood Ave
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Naturalistic surroundings are home to more than 100 species of animals including a Komodo dragon, as well as zebras, red pandas, African elephants, Masai giraffes, snow leopards, bears, flamingoes, sloths, and more! Kids from two to 102 have the opportunity to feed giraffes and harbor seals, as well as an array of farmyard animals.
Get an in-depth look at Providence from a boat cruise that travels along the waterways of Rhode Island’s capital city. Your guide shares live commentary about historical landmarks and modern destinations as you take in sites including the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence Industrial Harbor, Providence River, Waterplace Park and the pedestrian paths of Riverwalk. Choose a daytime or evening cruise, and feel free to bring your own refreshments on board.
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Providence River Boat Company
101 Bridge St
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Get an in-depth look at Providence from a boat cruise that travels along the waterways of Rhode Island’s capital city. Your guide shares live commentary about historical landmarks and modern destinations as you take in sites including the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence Industrial Harbor, Providence River, Waterplace Park and the pedestrian paths of Riverwalk. Choose a daytime or evening cruise, and feel free to bring your own refreshments on board.
The Block Island Ferry is your fastest link to Block Island, Rhode Island. Traditional ferry service, (55 minute voyage) as well as the fastest ferry trip from the mainland on the High speed ferry service, (30 minute cruise)from Pt. Judith,. RI. Block Island Ferry also offers seasonal service from Fall River, Ma (2 hour cruise) & Newport, RI (1 hour cruise) to Block Island.If your trip to Block Island is for business, a family vacation, or an island weekend getaway, the Block Island Ferry will get you to Block Island quickly and easily. The Block Island Ferry is the only vehicle ferry service to Block Island.
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Block Island Ferry
304 Great Island Rd
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The Block Island Ferry is your fastest link to Block Island, Rhode Island. Traditional ferry service, (55 minute voyage) as well as the fastest ferry trip from the mainland on the High speed ferry service, (30 minute cruise)from Pt. Judith,. RI. Block Island Ferry also offers seasonal service from Fall River, Ma (2 hour cruise) & Newport, RI (1 hour cruise) to Block Island.If your trip to Block Island is for business, a family vacation, or an island weekend getaway, the Block Island Ferry will get you to Block Island quickly and easily. The Block Island Ferry is the only vehicle ferry service to Block Island.
Scenic seaside bicycle path! Walkers, skateboarding, and lots of bicyclists enjoy this lovely path.
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East Bay Bike Path
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Scenic seaside bicycle path! Walkers, skateboarding, and lots of bicyclists enjoy this lovely path.
Bluff Point offers a lovely wooded hike on one side which brings you around to seaside sights. It's a 4-mile, easy hike that's well worth your time!
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Bluff Point State Park
55 Depot Rd
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Bluff Point offers a lovely wooded hike on one side which brings you around to seaside sights. It's a 4-mile, easy hike that's well worth your time!
Lots of sweet little seaside shops and the oldest flying horse carousel for kids. Also nearby is Taylor Swift's summer house.
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Watch Hill Merry Go Round & Beach
151 Bay St
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Lots of sweet little seaside shops and the oldest flying horse carousel for kids. Also nearby is Taylor Swift's summer house.
This innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century Europe, to French Impressionists and the avant-garde works of recent alumni. A 12th-century Japanese Buddha has its own room with benches for meditating.
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RISD Museum
20 N Main St
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This innovative and internationally renowned museum showcases more than 80,000 works of art from Paul Revere's silver and caricatures of 18th century Europe, to French Impressionists and the avant-garde works of recent alumni. A 12th-century Japanese Buddha has its own room with benches for meditating.
You can get an amazing massage!
GreenHouse Balance
10 Mill Street
You can get an amazing massage!
Enjoy a spa day!
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The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 W Thames St
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Enjoy a spa day!
Such fun shops, lovely gardens, and a great spot for lunch!
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Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post Rd
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Such fun shops, lovely gardens, and a great spot for lunch!
Catch a show in an open air theater by the sea!
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Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond Rd
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Catch a show in an open air theater by the sea!
Final Shot Paintball
96 Ekonk Hill Road
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Alex and Ani City Center
2 2 Kennedy Plaza
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Strain Family Motors

Activities

Scenic Train and/or Riverboat Rides
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Ave
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Beaches

The waves are gentle. Great beach for families!
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Scarborough State Beach
Ocean Rd
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The waves are gentle. Great beach for families!
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East Matunuck State Beach
Succotash Rd
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Blue Shutters Town Beach
469 E Beach Rd
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Ocean Beach Park
98 Neptune Ave
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Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach
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Misquamicut State Beach
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Státní pláž se slaným solným roztokem
Great Island Rd
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