Guidebook for Barrington
Food Scene
Blount is known for their famous soups. Now they've opened a seasonal Clam Shack to allow tasty seafood treats out of an enlarged food truck. Sit by the water, under their tent and enjoy the sunset while you have some fresh seafood. Very casual. Several locations include Water Street and Crescent Park (near the carousel).
http://www.blountretail.com
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Blount Clam Shack on the Waterfront
335 Water StBlount is known for their famous soups. Now they've opened a seasonal Clam Shack to allow tasty seafood treats out of an enlarged food truck. Sit by the water, under their tent and enjoy the sunset while you have some fresh seafood. Very casual. Several locations include Water Street and Crescent Park (near the carousel).
http://www.blountretail.com
Coffee Depot
501 Main StFantastic coffee.
Federal Hill in Providence is full of small Italian eateries. Reservations can be helpful.
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Federal Hill
Federal Hill in Providence is full of small Italian eateries. Reservations can be helpful.
This restaurant was started by the chef who brought Beehive Cafe (also mentioned here) to it's prime. Fantastic locally-sourced food with fun twists on their meals. Delicious. Get there early for a seat. Very small restaurant.
http://www.eliskitchenwarren.com
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Eli's Kitchen
40 Market StreetThis restaurant was started by the chef who brought Beehive Cafe (also mentioned here) to it's prime. Fantastic locally-sourced food with fun twists on their meals. Delicious. Get there early for a seat. Very small restaurant.
http://www.eliskitchenwarren.com
Fantastic food in this small locally run, locally serviced cafe. Open for breakfast and lunch. Open for dinner on weekends. Go early to get a coveted seat. You'll be glad you went.
You can also order online and pick up your yummy meal.
http://www.thebeehivecafe.com
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Beehive Cafe
10 Franklin StFantastic food in this small locally run, locally serviced cafe. Open for breakfast and lunch. Open for dinner on weekends. Go early to get a coveted seat. You'll be glad you went.
You can also order online and pick up your yummy meal.
http://www.thebeehivecafe.com
Modern American bistro. Nice food options, great bar area for chatting with locals.
http://www.billysllc.com
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Billy's
286 Maple AveModern American bistro. Nice food options, great bar area for chatting with locals.
http://www.billysllc.com
Small hole-in-the-wall in nearby Warren. Tasty food and drinks. Very casual.
http://squarepegwarren.com
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The Square Peg
51 Miller StSmall hole-in-the-wall in nearby Warren. Tasty food and drinks. Very casual.
http://squarepegwarren.com
Fine Dining, great for couple’s night out, a bit pricey for family nights.
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East Bay Oyster Bar
308 County RdFine Dining, great for couple’s night out, a bit pricey for family nights.
Great farm to table food. Open for breakfast and lunch. Option to eat outside.
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Black Pear
312 County RdGreat farm to table food. Open for breakfast and lunch. Option to eat outside.
Mangia of Barrington
296 County RdOne of the many local pizza places. Delivery available.
Blue Kangaroo Café
328 County RdBakery, deli, cafe. Open for breakfast and lunch.
PieZoni's Pizza
222 County RdAnother local pizza place. Delivery available.
Mid to lower quality, inexpensive food. Ice cream/shakes and “Awful Awful” are the bigger hit here. Very family friendly.
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Newport Creamery
673 Smith StMid to lower quality, inexpensive food. Ice cream/shakes and “Awful Awful” are the bigger hit here. Very family friendly.
Another local pizza place. Delivery available. Decent salads, calzones, falafel wraps available as well. Delivery available.
BARRINGTON PIZZERIA
188 County RdAnother local pizza place. Delivery available. Decent salads, calzones, falafel wraps available as well. Delivery available.
Local-made ice cream shop. Prices are higher, but it’s nice to support the small businesses in town.
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Daily Scoop
230 County RdLocal-made ice cream shop. Prices are higher, but it’s nice to support the small businesses in town.
Located in Barrington Shopping Center near Talbot’s.https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/16082/the-barrington-shopping-center-180-county-road-barrington-ri-028064528-us
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Starbucks
468 Angell StLocated in Barrington Shopping Center near Talbot’s.https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/16082/the-barrington-shopping-center-180-county-road-barrington-ri-028064528-us
Sweet Lorraine's Candy Shoppe
211 Waseca AvenueFamily-owned candy shop.
http://sweetlorrainescandy.com
Locally owned restaurant. Available for breakfast, brunch, lunch and catering.
http://www.leonscafecatering.com
Leon's Cafe & Catering
230 Waseca AveLocally owned restaurant. Available for breakfast, brunch, lunch and catering.
http://www.leonscafecatering.com
Thai restaurant. Pick-up available.
http://www.tongdrestaurant.com
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TONG-D Restaurant
156 County RdThai restaurant. Pick-up available.
http://www.tongdrestaurant.com
Japanese/Asian/Sushi goodness.
http://www.mikusushirestaurant.com
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Miku Sushi Restaurant
306 County RdJapanese/Asian/Sushi goodness.
http://www.mikusushirestaurant.com
Great farm-to-table restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner. Very small, but outdoor seating available.
http://www.tableri.com
Table Bistro
8 Anoka AveGreat farm-to-table restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner. Very small, but outdoor seating available.
http://www.tableri.com
Medici Gelato
Cute, local gelato shop. Gets rave reviews.
https://www.facebook.com/gelatomedici/
Cute little creperia with both savory and sweet crepes. Nice desserts as well.
http://www.crepeliciousri.com/
Crepelicious
60 Maple AvenueCute little creperia with both savory and sweet crepes. Nice desserts as well.
http://www.crepeliciousri.com/
Bakery, cafe with fantastic italian pastries, breads, pizzas.
http://viennabakeryri.com/
Vienna Bakery
110 Maple AveBakery, cafe with fantastic italian pastries, breads, pizzas.
http://viennabakeryri.com/
Bagels Etc
259 County RdBagel, coffee, sandwich shop. Can call ahead for pickup.
http://bagelsetcbarrington.com
Tasty and fun food at Trafford's. Best restaurant view of the sunset. Call ahead to arrange for seating on the porch.
http://traffordrestaurant.com
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Trafford Restaurant
285 Water StTasty and fun food at Trafford's. Best restaurant view of the sunset. Call ahead to arrange for seating on the porch.
http://traffordrestaurant.com
Coastal new england menu. Very tasty.
http://bywaterrestaurant.com
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Bywater
3129 54 State StCoastal new england menu. Very tasty.
http://bywaterrestaurant.com
Specialty burgers and craft beers. Very yummy.
http://www.chompri.com
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Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
279 Child StSpecialty burgers and craft beers. Very yummy.
http://www.chompri.com
Modern American bistro. Tasty options. Worth a visit.
http://www.metacomkitchen.com
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Metacom Kitchen
322 Metacom AveModern American bistro. Tasty options. Worth a visit.
http://www.metacomkitchen.com
Simone's
275 Child StreetSo good. Farm to table tastiness.
http://www.simonesri.com
Del's is a "famous" frozen lemonade local to Rhode Island. This small, lemonade and soft-serve shop is right on the East Bay Bike Path. Easy for 4th graders + to bike to with a special treat as encouragement.
https://dels.com
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Del's Lemonade
65 Child StDel's is a "famous" frozen lemonade local to Rhode Island. This small, lemonade and soft-serve shop is right on the East Bay Bike Path. Easy for 4th graders + to bike to with a special treat as encouragement.
https://dels.com
Parks & Nature
Short 5-block walk from our house. Small, rocky beach with lifeguard on-hours. Beautiful place to catch a sunset or relax with family or friends.
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Barrington Beach
Short 5-block walk from our house. Small, rocky beach with lifeguard on-hours. Beautiful place to catch a sunset or relax with family or friends.
Small, bird sanctuary. Nice for shorter hikes with kids. Great views of ocean. About a 30 minute drive from our house in Barrington.
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Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach RdSmall, bird sanctuary. Nice for shorter hikes with kids. Great views of ocean. About a 30 minute drive from our house in Barrington.
Manicured hiking trail around a wildlife reserve along the ocean in Middletown. Can also go off-path and climb on the rocks along the ocean. Very close to beaches. About 30 minutes from our house in Barrington.
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Manicured hiking trail around a wildlife reserve along the ocean in Middletown. Can also go off-path and climb on the rocks along the ocean. Very close to beaches. About 30 minutes from our house in Barrington.
Nice, fairly clean, state beach. About 20 minutes from our house in Barrington. Bathrooms available at pavilion. Also has a (very) small skate park, basic playground, campsites and some hiking trails.
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Colt State Park
Route 114Nice, fairly clean, state beach. About 20 minutes from our house in Barrington. Bathrooms available at pavilion. Also has a (very) small skate park, basic playground, campsites and some hiking trails.
Haines Park is located on the East Bay Bike Path. It has sports fields and a boat launch.
Haines Memorial State Park
3 Haines Park RdHaines Park is located on the East Bay Bike Path. It has sports fields and a boat launch.
One of the nicer beaches in the Middletown/Newport area. About 30/35 minutes (without traffic) from our house in Barrington.
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Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdOne of the nicer beaches in the Middletown/Newport area. About 30/35 minutes (without traffic) from our house in Barrington.
Very fun hiking trail with lots of boulder climbing. About an hour from our house in Barrington.
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Reserva Estatal del Abismo del Purgatorio
198 Purgatory RdVery fun hiking trail with lots of boulder climbing. About an hour from our house in Barrington.
Save the Bay offers great Lighthouse Tours. Check them out to explore the area by water.
http://www.savebay.org/lighthouse
They also provide tours to Prudence Island, offering an educational tour of the tidal waters.
http://www.savebay.org/prudence
They also have a small aquarium in Newport. Seal watch tours, birding tours, etc. Check them out and enjoy nature with ticket prices going to a good cause.
http://www.savebay.org/community
Save The Bay Center
100 Save the Bay DrSave the Bay offers great Lighthouse Tours. Check them out to explore the area by water.
http://www.savebay.org/lighthouse
They also provide tours to Prudence Island, offering an educational tour of the tidal waters.
http://www.savebay.org/prudence
They also have a small aquarium in Newport. Seal watch tours, birding tours, etc. Check them out and enjoy nature with ticket prices going to a good cause.
http://www.savebay.org/community
Sightseeing
The famous seaside city of Newport, RI is approximately 40 minutes from our home. It is filled to the brim with shopping and museums and old restaurants. Go for a day and enjoy!
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Newport
The famous seaside city of Newport, RI is approximately 40 minutes from our home. It is filled to the brim with shopping and museums and old restaurants. Go for a day and enjoy!
Newport's famous mansions are not-to-be missed. See one or see them all. Most mansions have lovely views. Not a great outing with very small children.
http://www.newportmansions.org/plan-a-visit
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Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue AveNewport's famous mansions are not-to-be missed. See one or see them all. Most mansions have lovely views. Not a great outing with very small children.
http://www.newportmansions.org/plan-a-visit
Newport's famous Cliff Walk offers a 2.5 mile walk along the ocean's cliff alongside the Newport mansions. Bikes and strollers not allowed on much of the walk way. Beautiful views.
http://cliffwalk.com
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Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdNewport's famous Cliff Walk offers a 2.5 mile walk along the ocean's cliff alongside the Newport mansions. Bikes and strollers not allowed on much of the walk way. Beautiful views.
http://cliffwalk.com
Contains a museum and regular events for tennis enthusiasts.
https://www.tennisfame.com
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International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue AveContains a museum and regular events for tennis enthusiasts.
https://www.tennisfame.com
WaterFire Providence offers lovely on-river lightings in downtown Providence. Fun sight-seeing and people watching. You can also schedule a boat ride among the fires.
http://waterfire.org
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WaterFire
4 N Main StWaterFire Providence offers lovely on-river lightings in downtown Providence. Fun sight-seeing and people watching. You can also schedule a boat ride among the fires.
http://waterfire.org
Discover Providence by water!
https://www.providenceriverboat.com
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Providence River Boat Company
101 Bridge StDiscover Providence by water!
https://www.providenceriverboat.com
Gondola rides through Providence!
http://www.gondolari.com
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La Gondola Providence, Inc.
1 Citizens PlzGondola rides through Providence!
http://www.gondolari.com
Shopping
Lovely local bookstore and toy store. Has adjoining store for home decor, hostess gifts, costume jewelry, etc.
http://www.barringtonbooks.com
Barrington Books
184 County RdLovely local bookstore and toy store. Has adjoining store for home decor, hostess gifts, costume jewelry, etc.
http://www.barringtonbooks.com
Talbots
180 County RoadWomen's clothing and accessories.
https://www.talbots.com/online/
LOFT
180 County RoadWomen's clothing and accessories.
https://www.loft.com
Jos. A. Bank
180 County RoadMen's clothing and accessories.
https://www.josbank.com
Gift and Floral Shop. Accessories for women and the home.
http://www.daisydigins.com
daisy dig'ins Flowers & Gifts
123 Maple AvenueGift and Floral Shop. Accessories for women and the home.
http://www.daisydigins.com
Brickyard Wine & Spirits
250 County RdLocally owned shop for wine, beer and liquor.
http://brickyardwine.com
Locally owned shop for wine, beer and liquor. Often has wine tastings.
https://www.grapesandgrainsri.com
Grapes and Grains
24 Bosworth StLocally owned shop for wine, beer and liquor. Often has wine tastings.
https://www.grapesandgrainsri.com
Large gift shop in nearby Warren.
http://www.giftimagine.com
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Imagine Gift Store
5 Miller StLarge gift shop in nearby Warren.
http://www.giftimagine.com
Milan Clothiers
270 County RoadUpscale shopping for men's clothing and accessories.
http://milanclothiers.com
High-end consignment shop for children's clothing and accessories.
http://www.luca-ri.com
Luca Boutique -Childrens & Maternity Designer Consignment
193 Water StHigh-end consignment shop for children's clothing and accessories.
http://www.luca-ri.com
Knit One Quilt Too
10 Anoka AvenueSweet knitting/quilting shop. Has regular classes.
https://knitonequilttoo.com
Large shopping mall in the heart of Providence. Easy to get to from Barrington. Beware of the parking garage...make sure you note whether you parked on city-side or state-side portion of the parking garage. It took us about 4 times of losing our parked car for us to figure out the parking here!
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Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceLarge shopping mall in the heart of Providence. Easy to get to from Barrington. Beware of the parking garage...make sure you note whether you parked on city-side or state-side portion of the parking garage. It took us about 4 times of losing our parked car for us to figure out the parking here!
Lovely outdoor shopping mall. Many high-end stores. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are also close by.
www.gardencitycenter.com
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Garden City Center
100 Midway RdLovely outdoor shopping mall. Many high-end stores. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are also close by.
www.gardencitycenter.com
Essentials
Shaw's
186 County RdClosest local grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
601 N Main StClosest whole foods.
Local butcher with fabulous meats and artisanal goods.
http://www.persimmonprovisions.com
Persimmon Provisions
338 County RdLocal butcher with fabulous meats and artisanal goods.
http://www.persimmonprovisions.com
Local, environmentally friendly dry cleaner.
http://prestige-cleaners.com
Prestige Cleaners-Barrington
286 County RdLocal, environmentally friendly dry cleaner.
http://prestige-cleaners.com
Trader Joe's
1000 Bald Hill Rdhttps://www.traderjoes.com
The UPS Store
270 Bellevue AveLocal UPS store.
http://bit.ly/2tvEdD6
Entertainment & Activities
Small, locally owned, dance-cardio studio. Great for a fun workout.
http://www.cardioglow.com
cardioglow®️
286 Maple AvenueSmall, locally owned, dance-cardio studio. Great for a fun workout.
http://www.cardioglow.com
Synergy Power Yoga
32 Bay Spring AveLocally owned Baptiste-based power yoga studio.
http://www.synergypoweryoga.com
Local YMCA. Includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, workout rooms, basketball courts and exercise classes.
http://bit.ly/2t6a51G
YMCA
70 West StLocal YMCA. Includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, workout rooms, basketball courts and exercise classes.
http://bit.ly/2t6a51G
Barrington Pilates
91 Main StreetLocally owned pilates studio.
https://www.barringtonpilates.com
Power Yoga studio on the Wamponaug trail.
https://www.providencepoweryoga.com
Providence Power Yoga - East
1235 Wampanoag TrailPower Yoga studio on the Wamponaug trail.
https://www.providencepoweryoga.com
Local Anytime Fitness gym.
https://www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/3745/Barrington-RI-02806/
Anytime Fitness
1452 Broncos HwyLocal Anytime Fitness gym.
https://www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/3745/Barrington-RI-02806/
Local kid-friendly, paint-your-own-pottery studio.
http://www.weirdgirlcreations.com
Weirdgirl Creatons
Local kid-friendly, paint-your-own-pottery studio.
http://www.weirdgirlcreations.com
Fabulous zoo in the lovely Roger Williams Park in Providence. Approximately 20-30 minutes from our house.
Area has lovely carousel village, swan boats, walking trails, and botanical center.
https://www.rwpzoo.org
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Roger Williams Park Zoo
1000 Elmwood AveFabulous zoo in the lovely Roger Williams Park in Providence. Approximately 20-30 minutes from our house.
Area has lovely carousel village, swan boats, walking trails, and botanical center.
https://www.rwpzoo.org
Small carousel park located very close to our home. Has regular movie nights and activities in the summer months.
http://www.crescentparkcarousel.org
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Crescent Park Looff Carousel National Historic Site
700 Bullocks Point AvenueSmall carousel park located very close to our home. Has regular movie nights and activities in the summer months.
http://www.crescentparkcarousel.org
East Bay Bike Path is a 14-mile bike path from Bristol, RI to Providence, RI with Barrington smack-dab in the middle. Lovely views from a two-lane path. Kid-friendly, but very busy on weekends. Ride towards Warren to stop and enjoy a Del's lemonade at their stand.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/east-bay-bike-path-barrington
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East Bay Bike Path
East Bay Bike Path is a 14-mile bike path from Bristol, RI to Providence, RI with Barrington smack-dab in the middle. Lovely views from a two-lane path. Kid-friendly, but very busy on weekends. Ride towards Warren to stop and enjoy a Del's lemonade at their stand.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/east-bay-bike-path-barrington
Arts & Culture
Botanical Center in the lovely Roger Williams Park.
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Roger Williams Park
Botanical Center in the lovely Roger Williams Park.
Small children's museum.
http://www.childrenmuseum.org
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Museo de los Niños de Providence
100 South StSmall children's museum.
http://www.childrenmuseum.org
Museum housing projects from students at the famous Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
http://risdmuseum.org/visit/
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Rhode Island School of Design Store
20 College StMuseum housing projects from students at the famous Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
http://risdmuseum.org/visit/