Big House Rhode Island: Guidebook
Restaurants and Groceries
This farmstead has exquisite produce as well as grocery items. However it's Wilma's at Walkers which really sings. They have what our family calls "Crack Pie." Literally the most delicious blueberry pie you have ever tasted. Make sure you call in the morning and reserve your pie... they sell out. It's also a great place to drive to for a morning coffee and pastry.
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Walker's Roadside Stand
261 W Main RdThis farmstead has exquisite produce as well as grocery items. However it's Wilma's at Walkers which really sings. They have what our family calls "Crack Pie." Literally the most delicious blueberry pie you have ever tasted. Make sure you call in the morning and reserve your pie... they sell out. It's also a great place to drive to for a morning coffee and pastry.
At the end of our road, this is the local spot for delicious fresh lobsters. Nothing fancy at all, but lobsters don't need to be fancy. They're perfect in their unstripped glory with a vat of melted butter. (Please note: they only sell fresh lobsters, not steamed).
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Sakonnet Lobster Co
26 California RdAt the end of our road, this is the local spot for delicious fresh lobsters. Nothing fancy at all, but lobsters don't need to be fancy. They're perfect in their unstripped glory with a vat of melted butter. (Please note: they only sell fresh lobsters, not steamed).
This place is just full of good juju and invites you to linger in the morning. Sit in the beautiful courtyard while you enjoy your coffee and kids run around safely. Check out local artists gracing the walls while you select a fresh-baked pastry. It feels like you're in California - we just love it!
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Art Cafe
7 S of Commons RdThis place is just full of good juju and invites you to linger in the morning. Sit in the beautiful courtyard while you enjoy your coffee and kids run around safely. Check out local artists gracing the walls while you select a fresh-baked pastry. It feels like you're in California - we just love it!
This is a true general store - but stocked with everything you could ever need from bread to beach chairs to a hostess gift. They make a mean sandwich and provide deli meats if you want to prepare your own picnic (fresh roasted turkey is our favorite!). For those who really cook, you'll find a surprisingly comprehensive selection of more specialty groceries as well - including various international items. There is a fantastic kids' section with plenty of art supplies and books for rainy days, as well as a beautifully curated home selection for hostess and birthday gifts.
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Wilbur's General Store
50 CommonsThis is a true general store - but stocked with everything you could ever need from bread to beach chairs to a hostess gift. They make a mean sandwich and provide deli meats if you want to prepare your own picnic (fresh roasted turkey is our favorite!). For those who really cook, you'll find a surprisingly comprehensive selection of more specialty groceries as well - including various international items. There is a fantastic kids' section with plenty of art supplies and books for rainy days, as well as a beautifully curated home selection for hostess and birthday gifts.
A new addition, this is a beautifully designed and carefully curated French-style cafe and bakery. The experience is very high-touch - elegant, refined - a little bit of Paris in Rhode Island. You might even forget we are in lockdown... We recommend ordering ahead online and then sitting outside (gorgeous fire pits and seating!) - one of our favorites is the egg white wrap with turkey sausage and gruyere.
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Groundswell Cafe + Bakery
3883 Main RdA new addition, this is a beautifully designed and carefully curated French-style cafe and bakery. The experience is very high-touch - elegant, refined - a little bit of Paris in Rhode Island. You might even forget we are in lockdown... We recommend ordering ahead online and then sitting outside (gorgeous fire pits and seating!) - one of our favorites is the egg white wrap with turkey sausage and gruyere.
Sightseeing
Want to experience the very best of what Rhode Island is? Then book a sail with Sakonnet Charters. With the most casual and accommodating crew, the breathtaking sailboat - a 59' Hinckley sloop - is the ultimate in a luxury sailing experience. And, it will just call to you from our porch... it's a fantastic way to spend an afternoon with friends or family.
Sakonnet Charters Inc
163 Sakonnet Point RdWant to experience the very best of what Rhode Island is? Then book a sail with Sakonnet Charters. With the most casual and accommodating crew, the breathtaking sailboat - a 59' Hinckley sloop - is the ultimate in a luxury sailing experience. And, it will just call to you from our porch... it's a fantastic way to spend an afternoon with friends or family.
Golf
Montaup Country Club is a great semi-private course that is perfect for a fun round with friends. Easier and flatter than other nearby courses, they have marshalls who moderate the play. No driving range, but a quick drive at the top of Tiverton (in Portsmouth).
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Montaup Country Club
500 Anthony RdMontaup Country Club is a great semi-private course that is perfect for a fun round with friends. Easier and flatter than other nearby courses, they have marshalls who moderate the play. No driving range, but a quick drive at the top of Tiverton (in Portsmouth).
One word: FANCY. Newport National is the #1 public access course in New England (Golf Monthly). It is a scenic, links-style course with stunning views. But... it is HARD. And oftentimes, it is not as well managed as it should be for its ritzy reputation.
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Newport National Golf Club
324 Mitchell's LnOne word: FANCY. Newport National is the #1 public access course in New England (Golf Monthly). It is a scenic, links-style course with stunning views. But... it is HARD. And oftentimes, it is not as well managed as it should be for its ritzy reputation.
Food scene
The loveliest farmstand, a secluded “in the know” kind of spot. Your kids can explore safely (or chalk the wall) while you select the perfect tomato (don’t forget the basil).
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Wishing Stone Farm
25 Shaw RdThe loveliest farmstand, a secluded “in the know” kind of spot. Your kids can explore safely (or chalk the wall) while you select the perfect tomato (don’t forget the basil).
Cheese and charcuterie - what more do you need to know? They feature local cured & smoked meats from Rhode Island’s own gastros and Vermont smoke & cure as well as goose, duck and chicken pate handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York. YUM YUM YUM.
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The Cheese Wheel Village Market
3838 Main RdCheese and charcuterie - what more do you need to know? They feature local cured & smoked meats from Rhode Island’s own gastros and Vermont smoke & cure as well as goose, duck and chicken pate handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York. YUM YUM YUM.