The Wickford Art Festival (July 9–10) is a summer must-see. For over 50 years, the festival has been bringing artists from all over New England together to display their paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture and more. Plan to spend at least the afternoon – the huge event is worth savoring. WickfordArt.org
Go Antiquing
To antique pros, North Kingstown is a must-visit destination. The concentration of antique and estate shops around Post Road is unmatched in the state. Spend your morning turning old things into new home decorations at stores like Re Antiques and Interiors, Antique Furnishings and Once in a Blue Moon Antiques. Each shop has its own personality: Re offers a small, highly curated inventory from estate sales, whereas Antique Furnishings does authentic restorations of period furnishings. Re: 7512 Post Road. 401-667-5996, ReRhodeIsland.com. Blue Moon: 7535 Post Road. 401-295-9085, OnceInABlueMoonAntiques.com. Antique Furnishings: 355 Compass Circle. 401-667-2646, AntiqueRestorationRI.com
Seafaring Fare
When you’re looking for small town charm, head to Wickford, a village of North Kingstown, which is so perfectly New England that John Updike used it as inspiration for The Witches of Eastwick. Here, stop for lunch at Tavern by the Sea, which has New England cuisine by way of the Mediterranean, and expansive waterfront decks to enjoy it on. 16 West Main Street. 401-294-5771, TavernByTheSeaRI.com
Stay for the Evening
For dinner, check out Tate’s Italian Kitchen in Wickford, one of the most buzzed about new restaurants to open in the past year. The small restaurant turns out impeccable Italian food, made from scratch, using family recipes. 64 Brown Street. 401-294-0000, TatesItalianKitchen.com
Try to arrange your day in North Kingstown on a Tuesday, so you can make the most of your evening. Tuesday nights during the summer bring free concerts to North Kingstown Town Beach. Starting on June 14, bring your beach chairs to hear live local bands as the sun goes down. Concerts start at 7pm, and are free (though donations are accepted). 10 Beach Street. Wix.com/NK-Arts-Council
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