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Wickford
is a delightful little historic village located in the city of North Kingstown in southern Rhode Island. It's on the west side of Narragansett Bay, in the village of Saunderstown. Wickford features one of the largest collections of 18th century dwellings in northeastern United States. Most of the historic homes and buildings remain intact on their original foundations. First established in 1637 as a trading post, and founded in 1709, Wickford is built around one of the most well-protected natural harbors on the U.S. eastern seaboard. The waterfront streets of town are lined with unique shops, boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, cafes and restaurants. The rest of the village is filled with colonial-style homes, beautiful gardens and picturesque churches. Wickford is filled with history but is probably most well-known for being the birthplace of famous American artist, Gilbert Stuart, who painted the portrait of George Washington used on the dollar bill. Stuart was born in a snuff mill that still stands today on the southern outskirts of town. It's included in the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum and nature trail. Several special events are held in the area each year, including the Wickford Art Festival, a tradition since 1962. Other special events include Wickford Daffodil Days in April, a Memorial Day Parade and an Annual Festival of Lights in December.
Surrounding areas: North Kingstown, Rhode Island (1.7 mi), Saunderstown, Rhode Island (4.8 mi), East Greenwich, Rhode Island (6.0 mi), Bonnet Shores, Rhode Island (6.5 mi), Jamestown, Rhode Island (7.2 mi), Prudence Island, Rhode Island (8.3 mi), Narragansett, Rhode Island (8.6 mi)
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Wickford Vacation Rentals
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Wickford Hotels and Resorts
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| Hotels & Motels |
Extended Stay America | 1200 Division Rd | West Warwick, RI | 6.4 mi. | (401) 885-3161 | Comfort Suites | 10 Keyes Way | West Warwick, RI | 7.0 mi. | (401) 826-1800 | The Bay Voyage Newport Overlook | 150 Bay VW Dr | Jamestown, RI | 7.2 mi. | (401) 423-1886 | Motel 6 | 249 Connell Hwy | Newport, RI | 8.6 mi. | (401) 848-0600 | Best Western Mainstay Inn | 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd | Newport, RI | 8.7 mi. | (401) 849-9880 | Courtyard Marriott | 9 Commerce Dr | Middletown, RI | 8.9 mi. | (401) 849-8000 | Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick | One Thurber St | Warwick, RI | 9.0 mi. | (401) 734-9600 | Sheraton Tara | 1850 PO Rd | Warwick, RI | 9.0 mi. | (401) 738-4000 | Econo Lodge | 1359 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 9.1 mi. | (410) 849-2718 | Holiday Inn Express Middletown | 855 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 9.1 mi. | (401) 848-7128 | Hampton Inn & Suites Middletown/Newport | 317 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 9.2 mi. | (401) 848-6555 | Howard Johnson Inn Newport/Middletown | 351 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 9.2 mi. | (401) 849-2000 | Residence Inn By Marriott Newport/Middletown Ri | 325 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 9.2 mi. | (401) 845-2005 | Long Wharf Resort | 5 Washington St | Newport, RI | 9.3 mi. | (401) 847-7800 | Inn On Long Wharf | 142 Long Wharf | Newport, RI | 9.4 mi. | (401) 847-7800 | Newport Gateway Hotel | 31 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 9.5 mi. | (401) 847-2735 | Jailhouse Inn | 13 Marlborough St | Newport, RI | 9.5 mi. | (401) 847-4638 | Hyatt Regency Newport | One Goat Is | Newport, RI | 9.6 mi. | (401) 851-1234 | Mill Street Inn | 75 ML St | Newport, RI | 9.6 mi. | (401) 849-9500 | Newport Marriott Hotel | 25 America's Cup Ave | Newport, RI | 9.6 mi. | (401) 849-1000 | The Newport Harbor Hotel And Marina | 49 America's Cup Ave | Newport, RI | 9.6 mi. | (401) 847-9000 | Days Inn Of Newport | 425 E Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 9.7 mi. | (401) 846-3555 | Vanderbilt Hall Hotel | 41 Mary St | Newport, RI | 9.7 mi. | (401) 846-6200 | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 14 JP Murphy Hwy | West Warwick, RI | 9.7 mi. | (401) 822-1244 | Inn On The Harbor | 359 Thames St | Newport, RI | 9.8 mi. | (401) 849-6789 | Newport Bay Club & Hotel | 337 Thames St | Newport, RI | 9.8 mi. | (401) 849-8600 | Yankee Peddler Inn | 113 Touro St | Newport, RI | 9.8 mi. | (401) 846-1323 | Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings | 801 Greenwich Ave | Warwick, RI | 9.8 mi. | (401) 732-6000 | Admiral Benbow Inn | 93 Pelham St | Newport, RI | 9.9 mi. | (401) 846-4256 | Admiral Fitzroy Inn | 398 Thames St | Newport, RI | 9.9 mi. | (401) 846-4256 | Hotel Viking | 1 Bellevue Ave | Newport, RI | 9.9 mi. | (401) 847-3300 | Newport On Shore | 405 Thames St | Newport, RI | 9.9 mi. | (401) 849-1500 | Architects Inn | 31 Old Beach Rd | Newport, RI | 10.1 mi. | (888) 834-7081 | Villa Liberty | 22 Liberty St | Newport, RI | 10.1 mi. | (401) 846-7444 | Wellington Yacht And Racquet Club | 543 Thames St | Newport, RI | 10.1 mi. | (401) 849-1770 | Newport Chalet | 1290 Perry Rd | Newport, RI | 10.2 mi. | (401) 841-0800 | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 901 Jefferson Blvd | Warwick, RI | 10.4 mi. | (401) 736-5000 | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 268 Metro Center Blvd | Warwick, RI | 10.4 mi. | (401) 732-6667 | Cliffside Inn | 2 Seaview Ave | Newport, RI | 10.5 mi. | (401) 847-1811 | Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick | 2100 Post Rd | Warwick, RI | 10.5 mi. | (401) 739-8888 |
| Bed & Breakfast |
Carriage House Inn | 93 Miantonomi Ave | Middletown, RI | 9.7 mi. | (401) 841-0018 | Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast | 18 French Farm Rd | Attleboro, MA | 25.2 mi. | (508) 226-6365 | Applewood Farms Inn Bed & Breakfast | 528 Colonel Ledyard Hwy | Ledyard, CT | 29.7 mi. | (860) 536-2022 |
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Wickford Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.
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Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
January |
38°F |
19°F |
4.72 in. |
36°F |
February |
40°F |
20°F |
3.83 in. |
35°F |
March |
47°F |
28°F |
4.92 in. |
38°F |
April |
57°F |
35°F |
4.71 in. |
44°F |
May |
67°F |
45°F |
4.14 in. |
52°F |
June |
76°F |
54°F |
3.98 in. |
60°F |
July |
81°F |
60°F |
3.31 in. |
69°F |
August |
80°F |
59°F |
4.40 in. |
70°F |
September |
73°F |
51°F |
4.16 in. |
68°F |
October |
63°F |
40°F |
3.92 in. |
60°F |
November |
52°F |
33°F |
5.11 in. |
57°F |
December |
42°F |
24°F |
4.62 in. |
52°F |
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Wickford Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 3 miles northeast of Wickford in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the Theodore Francis Green State airport (PVD) located approximately 10 miles north of Wickford in Providence, Rhode Island, the Worcester Regional airport (ORH) located roughly 52 miles northwest of Wickford in Worcester, Massachusetts, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located around 59 miles northeast of Wickford in Boston, Massachusetts, Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) located about 62 miles north of Wickford in Bedford, Massachusetts, and finally the Bradley International airport (BDL) located approximately 67 miles northwest of Wickford in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
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Wickford Attractions
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| Amusement and Theme Parks |
Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 14.4 mi. | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 36.4 mi. | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 68.6 mi. | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 71.3 mi. | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 77.2 mi. | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 80.8 mi. | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 82.3 mi. | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 85.0 mi. | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 86.2 mi. | |
| Water Parks |
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 4.0 mi. | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 19.6 mi. | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 23.3 mi. | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 23.6 mi. | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 40.3 mi. | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 77.2 mi. | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 109.5 mi. | |
| Golf Courses |
North Kingstown Municipal Golf Club | North Kingstown | RI | 1.7 mi. | | Woodland Greens & Country Club | North Kingstown | RI | 1.7 mi. | | Rolling Greens Golf Course | North Kingstown | RI | 2.7 mi. | | Yawgoo Valley Golf Course | Exeter | RI | 3.6 mi. | | Exeter Country Club | Exeter | RI | 4.4 mi. | | East Greenwich Golf & Country Club | East Greenwich | RI | 6.0 mi. | | Jamestown Golf Course | Jamestown | RI | 6.6 mi. | | Laurel Lane Golf Club | West Kingston | RI | 8.0 mi. | | Goddard State Memorial Park | Warwick | RI | 9.1 mi. | | Orchard Course at Newport National Golf Club | Middletown | RI | 9.2 mi. | | Rose Hill Golf Club | Wakefield | RI | 10.2 mi. | | Midville Country Club | West Warwick | RI | 10.6 mi. | | Fairlawn Golf Course | Lincoln | RI | 11.1 mi. | | Green Valley Country Club | Portsmouth | RI | 11.1 mi. | | Cranston Country Club | Cranston | RI | 11.6 mi. | | Meadow Brook Golf Club | Wyoming | RI | 11.8 mi. | | Montaup Country Club | Portsmouth | RI | 12.6 mi. | | Foxwoods Golf & Country Club at Boulder Hills | Wyoming | RI | 13.1 mi. | | Bristol Golf Club | Bristol | RI | 13.2 mi. | | Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment Center | Cranston | RI | 13.6 mi. | | Executive Golf Club at Lindhbrook | Hope Valley | RI | 13.8 mi. | | Coventry Pines Public Golf Course | Coventry | RI | 14.3 mi. | | Washington Village Golf Club | Coventry | RI | 14.3 mi. | | Richmond Country Club | Hope Valley | RI | 14.9 mi. | | Fenner Hill | Hope Valley | RI | 15.0 mi. | | Silver Spring Golf Course | East Providence | RI | 15.4 mi. | | Wampanoag Golf Course | North Swansea | MA | 16.5 mi. | | Firefly Golf Course | Seekonk | MA | 17.0 mi. | | Button Hole Golf & Learning Center | Providence | RI | 17.2 mi. | | Triggs Memorial Golf Course | Providence | RI | 17.2 mi. | |
| Ski Areas |
Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 64.1 mi. | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 69.5 mi. | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 73.2 mi. | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 73.7 mi. | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 90.4 mi. | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 93.0 mi. | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 94.2 mi. | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 98.2 mi. | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 102.6 mi. | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 104.3 mi. | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 104.3 mi. | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 106.8 mi. | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 111.0 mi. | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 111.0 mi. | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 112.5 mi. | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 114.2 mi. | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 115.7 mi. | |
| State Parks |
Cocumscussoc State Park | | RI | 0.4 mi. | | Goddard Memorial State Park | | RI | 5.5 mi. | | Fort Wetherill State Park | | RI | 8.9 mi. | | Fort Adams State Park | | RI | 9.9 mi. | | Colt State Park | | RI | 10.2 mi. | | Ocean Drive State Park | | RI | 10.3 mi. | | Dawley Memorial State Park | | RI | 10.4 mi. | | Meshanticut State Park | | RI | 12.9 mi. | | Salter Grove State Park | | RI | 12.9 mi. | | Beach Pond State Park | | RI | 13.4 mi. | | Pawtuxet State Park | | RI | 13.4 mi. | | Fishermans Memorial State Park | | RI | 13.5 mi. | | Haines Memorial State Park | | RI | 13.7 mi. | | Dodsworth Beach State Park | | RI | 15.0 mi. | | Squantum Woods State Park | | RI | 15.7 mi. | | Beach Podn State Park | | RI | 16.6 mi. | | Dyerville State Park | | RI | 17.0 mi. | | Peter Randall State Park | | RI | 19.8 mi. | | Lincoln Woods State Park | | RI | 21.9 mi. | | Hopeville Pond State Park | | CT | 23.3 mi. | |
| Museums |
The Ladd School Virtual Museum | Exeter | RI | 4.0 mi. | (History) | South County Museum | Narragansett | RI | 8.6 mi. | (History) | Malbone Estate | Newport | RI | 9.6 mi. | (History) | Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History | Newport | RI | 9.6 mi. | (History) | Newport Art Museum | Newport | RI | 9.6 mi. | (Art) | Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education Center | Providence | RI | 17.4 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium | Providence | RI | 17.4 mi. | (Science) | Rhode Island School of Design museum | Providence | RI | 17.4 mi. | (Art) | Providence Children's Museum | Providence | RI | 17.4 mi. | (Children's) | Marine Museum at Fall River | Fall River | MA | 18.1 mi. | (History) | Battleship Cove | Fall River | MA | 18.1 mi. | (History) | New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford | MA | 27.6 mi. | (History) | Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House | Stonington | CT | 28.3 mi. | (History) | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic | CT | 30.3 mi. | (History) | Kendall Whaling Museum | Sharon | MA | 40.7 mi. | (History) | Ballard Istitute and Museum of Puppetry | Storrs | CT | 43.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | Willard House Museum | Grafton | MA | 45.2 mi. | (Technology) | Plimoth Plantation | Plymouth | MA | 48.8 mi. | (History) | Higgins Armory Museum | Worcester | MA | 50.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | EcoTarium | Worcester | MA | 50.7 mi. | (Science) |
| Zoos and Aquariums |
Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 17.4 mi. | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 30.3 mi. | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 58.0 mi. | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 58.0 mi. | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 94.7 mi. | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 116.2 mi. | |
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