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Little Compton Historic Site
Historic Site in Little Compton, Rhode Island, United States
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Goosewing Beach Preserve
Goosewing Beach Preserve in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA is a beautiful, scenic spot and historic landmark complete with environmental education center and conservancy staff who actively manage breeding populations of the rare Piping Plover and threatened Least Tern. This pristine coastal pond, barrier beach, and dune system offers seasonal nature walks and special events, including field trips where you can connect with nature and join them for a volunteer workday or event. Goosewing Beach Preserve with the conservancy protects the land and freshwater and restores healthy coastal waters while engaging people in the wonders of nature, come for a fascinating and educational visit.
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The Stone House2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
The Stone House in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA is a luxury resort with a long and fascinating history dating back to the civil war era. Registered in the National Registry of Historic Places, there's an 1854 Taproom which has been modernised and now serves comfort food, local beer and wines as well as signature cocktails, and the Wood Barn is a beautiful function space with outdoor terrace and water views for the best events and special occasions. The Stone House is an intimate setting and unique property with private beach ideal for a romantic getaway, family vacation, corporate retreat, or picture perfect wedding.READ MORE
Little Compton Historical Society2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
The Little Compton Historical Society preserves the history and cultural heritage of Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA by maintaining and restoring selected local sites of historical significance. They all collect, conserve and interpret historical documents and objects related to houses, families and farms of the town, and conduct education and outreach programs, they were incorporated in 1937 to fulfill their mission. The Little Compton Historical Society offers guided tours of the Wilbor House museum complex which has been meticulously restored, complete with barns from the 18th and 19th century, with a fine collection of antique carriages, outbuildings, Victorian kitchen, special exhibitions and more, come for an unforgettable and fascinating visit.READ MORE
Crowther's Restaurant2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Crowther's Restaurant in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA brings you big, bold local flavors and tastes and is the perfect place to come for big juicy steaks and succulent seafood as well as family meals. They have nightly and weekly specials including raw bar nights, all you can eat fish and chips, steak and wine nights and naked lobster nights, and the menu is exquisite from the appetizers, to the salads, soups and pastas, the pizza, sandwiches and entrees, the sides and desserts with libations from the bar to compliment including fantastic cocktails. Crowther's Restaurant offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, great food and service and their menu combines modern creativity and traditional styles of cooking, a must visit for an exceptional dining experience.READ MORE
Goosewing Beach Preserve2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Goosewing Beach Preserve in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA is a beautiful, scenic spot and historic landmark complete with environmental education center and conservancy staff who actively manage breeding populations of the rare Piping Plover and threatened Least Tern. This pristine coastal pond, barrier beach, and dune system offers seasonal nature walks and special events, including field trips where you can connect with nature and join them for a volunteer workday or event. Goosewing Beach Preserve with the conservancy protects the land and freshwater and restores healthy coastal waters while engaging people in the wonders of nature, come for a fascinating and educational visit.READ MORE
Simmons Cafe and Market2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Simmons Cafe and Market in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA is historic and lively, and it is a place to eat, shop and meet, to gather and enjoy a wonderful experience whether you are coming for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have outdoor seating and offer great coffee, healthy meals, beer and wine, out of this world ice cream concoctions, a market and one of a kind handcrafted gifts all under one roof. Simmons Cafe and Market offers also offers pantry staples and household items, stop by, this will soon become your favorite cafe, marketplace and indoor farmers market on the south coast, here there is something for everyone and then some, it's a must visit.READ MORE
The Art Cafe2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
The Art Cafe in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA is an art gallery and coffee hot spot with barista in a magical setting. This coffee shop housed in a really funky, beautiful building offers the best coffee, pastries and sweet treats in town in an eclectic setting which is laid back and peaceful, and there is outdoor seating. The Art Cafe introduces you to wonderful art by local artists who display their works here, it is a special gathering place for all, perfect for catching up with friends, perhaps even buying some local art or homemade jewelery.READ MORE
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA rests on 150 acres of land, 30 of which produce the grapes for their award winning wines, and they are locally grown, hand picked and barrel aged in French, Hungarian, Russian and American oak for their unique and distinctive tastes. They have white wines, rose, red and dessert, and there are lovely gifts, tastings are available every day from 11am to 5pm and they include 7 samples of estate wines and a keepsake glass, plus you can purchase wines in their shop. The cafe at Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard serves a wonderful menu of simple delicious food which is always evolving, and they regularly host events including Summer concerts, come for a wonderful visit and experience. READ MORE
Harmony Home Farm Bed and Breakfast2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Harmony Home Farm Bed and Breakfast in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA offers warm hospitality and comfort in their 18th century farmhouse and private cabin. The lovely country setting is the perfect getaway just 2 miles from the town beach, and guests staying here enjoy a trip back in time with the elegant Vernon Room offering, unique antique furnishings, own entrance and sun porch, and the fully equipped Brady Cottage with full kitchen with grill and spacious yard ideal for a family. Harmony Home Farm Bed and Breakfast starts your day with a delicious breakfast, and they come highly recommended as the ideal base to stay for many points of interest.READ MORE
Young Family Farm2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
The Young Family Farm in Little Compton, Rhode Island, USA grows the freshest fruits, vegetables and flowers on their 200 acre farm, and here you can find anything for annuals to perrenials, cut flowers, veggies, fruits, local cheeses and meat. Locally grown and sustainable farming practices ensure that fresh is best, and they have a retail stand as well as supply produce and products to grocery stores throughout the New England area. The Young Family Farm also host events and the farm is available for rent in the fall ideal for parties of any size and perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and retirement parties, they also offer not to be missed tasting events for their favorite seasonal pies, sides, sauces and more, come visit, they love to share their passion for safe, fresh and healthy food with you.READ MORE
Sakonnet Garden2017-05-17
Located in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Sakonnet Garden is a private house and secret garden in Little Compton, an experiment in progress to see what can be grown in Rhode Island, USA. Embedded within a native coastal fields landscape, there are multiple paths leading to intimate exploring places unexpected experiences, labyrinth of spaces organically carved out of original thicket boasts outdoor rooms with stunning experiments of lighting, color, space and collections of wonderful plants. Sakonnet Garden and the team are involved in global conservation education and local meadow restoration, and have hand built stone walls and high hedges to enable microclimate modifications, and thousands of rarely grown plants have been planted, they've even added a 1 acre pollinator plus garden to support insects, come for a fascinating and unforgettable educational visit.READ MORE