Wickford (Rhode Island) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in the town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island
About Wickford (Rhode Island)
Wickford began as a small island bounded on the north by Mill Cove (North Cove), the south by Academy Cove (South Cove), and on the east by Wickford Harbor. According to Historic Wickford, to the left of the harbor was a small body of water that connected Mill Cove and Academy Cove. In the early 1700s the village of Lodowicke Updikewide had streets leading to the harbor. Lodowicke Updikewide is now known as Main Street. The name Wickford, has no known origin. Some believed the name originated from England while some believe it originated from “Wicke’s Ford” a crossing through the west boundary neck of water near Newton Avenue. Although its origin remains a mystery, Wickford was known for a time as Updike’s Newton. Historic Wickford says that in the early 1700s the harbor was a primary port
Top Attractions in Wickford (Rhode Island)
Explore the best things to see and do in Wickford (Rhode Island):
- ★Brandaris
- ★Casey Farm
- ★First Baptist Church
- ★Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
- ★Kayak Centre
- ★Monthly Events
- ★North Kingstown Town Beach
- ★Old Narragansett Church
Where to Eat in Wickford (Rhode Island)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Beach Rose Café
- 🍴E & J’s
- 🍴Jitter’s Cafe
- 🍴Oakhill Tavern
- 🍴Pastry Gourmet
- 🍴Tavern by the Sea
Where to Stay in Wickford (Rhode Island)
- 🏨Crosswinds Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Haddie Pierce House
- 🏨Hamilton Village Inn
- 🏨Kingstown Motel
- 🏨Wickford Junction Inn
- 🏨Wickford Motor Inn
Wickford (Rhode Island) Travel Guide Sections
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