The Kayak Centre When it comes to viewing Wickford Harbor, there's really only one way to do it. Head down to The Kayak Centre, located right in the heart of Wickford Village, to hop in a kayak or paddleboard and see Rhode Island's waterways in a whole new light. Rent a kayak or a stand-up paddleboard for two hours, four hours or even the entire day. Not ready to jump right into a kayak? The Kayak Centre frequently offers lessons. Additionally, The Kayak Centre offers tours of Wickford Harbor and other areas. We suggest the sunset paddle for a romantic night on the water, recently voted best …
Do you want to get out of the kitchen, but are bored of the same old places you always go to? Want some fresh ideas for tasty meals? Then the Patch Passport can help. We have assembled a list of local places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon Appetit! Asian/Eastern Cuisine Seven Moons Taste of China Pagoda Inn Mexican El Tapatio Trini's Tacos Mediterranean Sonoma Pub Tavern by the Sea Italian Junction Trattoria & Bistro Seafood Duffy's Tavern The Fish Market Gardner's Wharf American/Pub Fare Oak Hill Tavern 007 Gillian's Ale House Gregg's Restaurant
Patch will help be your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see. Check back to North Kingstown Patch daily to see what excursion is next. We will feature stories, photos and videos showing off the best of NK. And you can tell us what you love about North Kingstown, and we'll include it as part of our project.We hope this project encourages you to shop local, eat local and be local. Patch wants to show you how much your own town has to offer.And although everything …
For more than 23 years, The Grateful Heart has offered shoppers a bit more than the usual spread of eclectic trinkets and souvenirs. Mother and daughter owners Katherine and Jennifer Wheeler have a shop that truly fosters the growth of the mind and the spirit. From a slew of texts on spirituality, gemology and the power of nature to one-of-a-kind pieces of designer jewelry, The Grateful Heart promises visitors a very personal and comforting shopping experience. Jennifer explained that it is “the nature of what we sell, not just what we sell. Our ultimate goal is to help people find the right…
Come September, Lynette's Complete Hair Care will hit its nine-year anniversary at 7671 Post Road in North Kingstown. The salon, situated just a few doors down from Newport Creamery, boasts a long list of services, a knowledgable staff and a faithful clientele, said owner Lynette Toolen. Formerly located near Gil's Place Family Restaurant, Lynette's Complete Hair Care has been in town for well over a decade. "I've been in North Kingstown for 25 years, so I have a following," she said. "Everbody is friends with Lynette," said Elizabeth Clarke, a longtime cosmetologist and employee in charge …
North Kingstown’s roots can be traced back to 1637 when the state’s founder Roger Williams (recently banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony) established a trading post along what is now Post Road. Williams would remain in the area for eight years, penning groundbreaking writings such as “Experiments of Spiritual Life and Health.” In 1674, “Kings Towne” was founded by the colonial government and contained much of “Narragansett Country,” comprised of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Exeter and Narragansett. The area became a one of the hot spots during King Phillips War the following year…
Most locals associate Quonset with the air show, Electric Boat and other industrial businesses. Yes, it is technically a business park … but did you know Quonset hosts four beaches, a bike path and a golf course? For those not wanting to venture down to the beaches in Narragansett and South Kingstown, North Kingstown has a few gems right in our own backyard. A few years back, the Quonset Development Corporation put some money into beautifying parts of the park, including fixing up the four beaches and creating a bike path. Blue Beach offers a beautiful view of the West Passage and Wickford’s …
Quonset Air Museum One of North Kingstown’s best kept secrets for family fun, the Quonset Air Museum hosts a bounty of aircrafts, ranging from World War II planes to more modern crafts … all within an original World War II hangar from Quonset Base. What sets the Quonset Air Museum apart is how hands-on it is. Aside from a handful of crafts, you can go up and literally touch the planes. In fact, you can even hop in a few of them while you’re there. (The museum even does cockpit days when visits can actually hop in the cockpit of select crafts.) Adding to the kid-friendly features, the museum …
