Because of its location, natural harbor, and great shopping, North
Kingstown is notably one of the most popular places to visit in South
County. The historic village of Wickford, one of the "10 Best Main
Streets in the U.S.A," is lined with shops offering unique merchandise
and waterfront dining. The town prides itself on its luminous Festival
of Lights celebration in December and many exciting harbor tours
throughout the year. North Kingstown is also home to the newest train station in Rhode Island, the Wickford Junction Commuter Rail, which extends commuter service from Boston and Providence to Wickford.
Museums and historic sites are tucked all around
North Kingstown including Casey Farm, one of the oldest working farms in
America; Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum, once the home of George
Washington's foremost portraitist; Smith's Castle, which preserves over
300 years of history as one of America's oldest plantation houses;
the Quonset Air Museum, with a growing collection of aircraft dating from 1944; and the Seabee Museum, documenting the growth of the Seabees and the Quonset hut. With neighborly warmth and hospitality all year
long, it's no wonder so many flock to this great Southern Rhode Island spot!
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