The heart of Wickford, centered on Main and Brown streets, is ideal for spending an afternoon strolling, shopping, or just sitting at the marina. Find fun jewelry and handmade art at Yes! Gallery (17 Brown St.), global goods at newly renovated Midnight Sun (13 W Main St.), rustic-meets-coastal home decor at flatfish cottage (12 Main St.) (also in Wakefield), artwork and apparel by Vanessa Piche (10 Main St.), and affordable fun fashion from Binnsy Boutique (7 Main St.). Green Ink (89 Brown St.), with a second location in Providence, is a large store in the center of the village that has been selling unique women’s clothing and accessories since 1972. You’d be hard pressed to find a larger selection of sterling silver jewelry than Green River Silver’s (83 Brown St.) vast collection of pieces in all styles. Beauty and the Bath (11 W Main St.) is a whimsical bath and body boutique, The Woven Path (11 Brown St.) offers distinctive handmade gifts by local makers, Mermaid’s Purl (68 Brown St.) is a must for any knitter, and The Sew-Op (14 Phillips St.) is a one-stop shop for fabrics, patterns, and notions. Different Drummer (7 W Main St.) brims with affordable, one-of-a-kind artsy finds. Harbor View Artisans (61 Brown St.) is an artist co-op showcasing the work of painters, glass artists, woodworkers, silversmiths, and more. Therapy Boutique (5 W Main St.) is sure to cure your wardrobe blues with classic and trendy women’s fashion. Complete the look with a pair of sunnies from The Novel Eye (1 West Main St.).
Wickford Gourmet (21 W Main St.), recently reopened with new owners, has everything you need for home entertaining on two floors of kitchen and tabletop goods. One-of-a-kind functional tableware can be found at Spring Pottery (14 Brown St.), which also doubles as a working studio. Find artisan olive oils, vinegars, and more at Impressed Olive 1 (99 Brown St.).
From a full-service tea experience at Sweet Marie’s Tea Cottage (25 W Main St.) to Mediterranean-inspired fare with patios overlooking the cove at Tavern by the Sea (16 W Main St.), Wickford has no shortage of delicious dining options. Tate’s Italian Kitchen (64 Brown St.) serves fresh Italian classics. Shayna’s Place (45 Brown St.) is a family-owned restaurant specializing in homemade breakfast and lunch favorites, and its sister cafe Alma Juice Bar + Market (2 Main St.) pours cold-pressed juices and smoothies. Of course, a trip to Wickford wouldn’t be complete without a meal at Wickford on the Water (85 Brown St.), known for both creative specials and water views. If you’d rather do the cooking at home, Gardner’s Wharf Seafood (170 Main St.) sells live lobsters and seafood locally caught that day, with an outdoor patio, Chevy’s Shack, for outdoor dining.
Simply strolling the streets and taking in the charm of historic Wickford Village and its harbor is worthy of an afternoon. If you’re looking for some R&R, find your “me” time at Tranquility Day Spa (23 Brown St.) – a waterfront wellness center that offers the works – or Ocean Essence (14 Main St.) for massage therapy and skincare treatments. The Wickford Art Association (36 Beach St.) offers juried art shows like Art of the Ocean State showcasing local talent and running through July 23, and they bring 200+ artists and crafters from across New England to the village for the Wickford Arts Festival July 8-9.
The Kayak Centre (70 Brown St.) is a huge facility that offers a boatload of educational services and adventurous gear for sale. In the summer, they offer daily rentals and instruction for kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, as well as guided sunset tours. Just outside Wickford, the Tuesday Night Concert Series runs through August 29 at North Kingstown Town Beach (10 Beach St.) featuring local sounds in all genres. Get on the water with Wickford Boat Rentals (1 Phillips St.) and neighboring In-Command Seamanship Training (1 Phillips St., Suite 1A), offering recreational boating lessons for the entire family.
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