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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)

Wickford Vacation Rentals




Wickford Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Extended Stay America1200 Division RdWest Warwick, RI6.4 mi.(401) 885-3161
Comfort Suites10 Keyes WayWest Warwick, RI7.0 mi.(401) 826-1800
The Bay Voyage Newport Overlook150 Bay VW DrJamestown, RI7.2 mi.(401) 423-1886
Motel 6249 Connell HwyNewport, RI8.6 mi.(401) 848-0600
Best Western Mainstay Inn151 Admiral Kalbfus RdNewport, RI8.7 mi.(401) 849-9880
Courtyard Marriott9 Commerce DrMiddletown, RI8.9 mi.(401) 849-8000
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/WarwickOne Thurber StWarwick, RI9.0 mi.(401) 734-9600
Sheraton Tara1850 PO RdWarwick, RI9.0 mi.(401) 738-4000
Econo Lodge1359 W Main RdMiddletown, RI9.1 mi.(410) 849-2718
Holiday Inn Express Middletown855 W Main RdMiddletown, RI9.1 mi.(401) 848-7128
Hampton Inn & Suites Middletown/Newport317 W Main RdMiddletown, RI9.2 mi.(401) 848-6555
Howard Johnson Inn Newport/Middletown351 W Main RdMiddletown, RI9.2 mi.(401) 849-2000
Residence Inn By Marriott Newport/Middletown Ri325 W Main RdMiddletown, RI9.2 mi.(401) 845-2005
Long Wharf Resort5 Washington StNewport, RI9.3 mi.(401) 847-7800
Inn On Long Wharf142 Long WharfNewport, RI9.4 mi.(401) 847-7800
Newport Gateway Hotel31 W Main RdMiddletown, RI9.5 mi.(401) 847-2735
Jailhouse Inn13 Marlborough StNewport, RI9.5 mi.(401) 847-4638
Hyatt Regency NewportOne Goat IsNewport, RI9.6 mi.(401) 851-1234
Mill Street Inn75 ML StNewport, RI9.6 mi.(401) 849-9500
Newport Marriott Hotel25 America's Cup AveNewport, RI9.6 mi.(401) 849-1000
The Newport Harbor Hotel And Marina49 America's Cup AveNewport, RI9.6 mi.(401) 847-9000
Days Inn Of Newport425 E Main RdMiddletown, RI9.7 mi.(401) 846-3555
Vanderbilt Hall Hotel41 Mary StNewport, RI9.7 mi.(401) 846-6200
Springhill Suites By Marriott14 JP Murphy HwyWest Warwick, RI9.7 mi.(401) 822-1244
Inn On The Harbor359 Thames StNewport, RI9.8 mi.(401) 849-6789
Newport Bay Club & Hotel337 Thames StNewport, RI9.8 mi.(401) 849-8600
Yankee Peddler Inn113 Touro StNewport, RI9.8 mi.(401) 846-1323
Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings801 Greenwich AveWarwick, RI9.8 mi.(401) 732-6000
Admiral Benbow Inn93 Pelham StNewport, RI9.9 mi.(401) 846-4256
Admiral Fitzroy Inn398 Thames StNewport, RI9.9 mi.(401) 846-4256
Hotel Viking1 Bellevue AveNewport, RI9.9 mi.(401) 847-3300
Newport On Shore405 Thames StNewport, RI9.9 mi.(401) 849-1500
Architects Inn31 Old Beach RdNewport, RI10.1 mi.(888) 834-7081
Villa Liberty22 Liberty StNewport, RI10.1 mi.(401) 846-7444
Wellington Yacht And Racquet Club543 Thames StNewport, RI10.1 mi.(401) 849-1770
Newport Chalet1290 Perry RdNewport, RI10.2 mi.(401) 841-0800
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites901 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI10.4 mi.(401) 736-5000
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel268 Metro Center BlvdWarwick, RI10.4 mi.(401) 732-6667
Cliffside Inn2 Seaview AveNewport, RI10.5 mi.(401) 847-1811
Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick2100 Post RdWarwick, RI10.5 mi.(401) 739-8888
 
Bed & Breakfast
Carriage House Inn93 Miantonomi AveMiddletown, RI9.7 mi.(401) 841-0018
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA25.2 mi.(508) 226-6365
Applewood Farms Inn Bed & Breakfast528 Colonel Ledyard HwyLedyard, CT29.7 mi.(860) 536-2022

Wickford Weather & Climate

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.

     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

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.

Wickford Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI14.4 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT36.4 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA68.6 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA71.3 mi.
Lake CompounceBristolCT77.2 mi.
JeepersMethuenMA80.8 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH82.3 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH85.0 mi.
Quassy Amusement ParkMiddleburyCT86.2 mi.
 
Water Parks
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI4.0 mi.
Westport Water SlideWestportMA19.6 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI23.3 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT23.6 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA40.3 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY77.2 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH109.5 mi.
 
Golf Courses
North Kingstown Municipal Golf ClubNorth KingstownRI1.7 mi.
Woodland Greens & Country ClubNorth KingstownRI1.7 mi.
Rolling Greens Golf CourseNorth KingstownRI2.7 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Golf CourseExeterRI3.6 mi.
Exeter Country ClubExeterRI4.4 mi.
East Greenwich Golf & Country ClubEast GreenwichRI6.0 mi.
Jamestown Golf CourseJamestownRI6.6 mi.
Laurel Lane Golf ClubWest KingstonRI8.0 mi.
Goddard State Memorial ParkWarwickRI9.1 mi.
Orchard Course at Newport National Golf ClubMiddletownRI9.2 mi.
Rose Hill Golf ClubWakefieldRI10.2 mi.
Midville Country ClubWest WarwickRI10.6 mi.
Fairlawn Golf CourseLincolnRI11.1 mi.
Green Valley Country ClubPortsmouthRI11.1 mi.
Cranston Country ClubCranstonRI11.6 mi.
Meadow Brook Golf ClubWyomingRI11.8 mi.
Montaup Country ClubPortsmouthRI12.6 mi.
Foxwoods Golf & Country Club at Boulder HillsWyomingRI13.1 mi.
Bristol Golf ClubBristolRI13.2 mi.
Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment CenterCranstonRI13.6 mi.
Executive Golf Club at LindhbrookHope ValleyRI13.8 mi.
Coventry Pines Public Golf CourseCoventryRI14.3 mi.
Washington Village Golf ClubCoventryRI14.3 mi.
Richmond Country ClubHope ValleyRI14.9 mi.
Fenner HillHope ValleyRI15.0 mi.
Silver Spring Golf CourseEast ProvidenceRI15.4 mi.
Wampanoag Golf CourseNorth SwanseaMA16.5 mi.
Firefly Golf CourseSeekonkMA17.0 mi.
Button Hole Golf & Learning CenterProvidenceRI17.2 mi.
Triggs Memorial Golf CourseProvidenceRI17.2 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA64.1 mi.
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA69.5 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT73.2 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA73.7 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT90.4 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH93.0 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA94.2 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT98.2 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA102.6 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT104.3 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT104.3 mi.
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA106.8 mi.
Big BirchPattersonNY111.0 mi.
Thunder RidgePattersonNY111.0 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH112.5 mi.
CatamountHillsdaleNY114.2 mi.
Brodie MountainNew AshfordMA115.7 mi.
 
State Parks
Cocumscussoc State ParkRI0.4 mi. 
Goddard Memorial State ParkRI5.5 mi. 
Fort Wetherill State ParkRI8.9 mi. 
Fort Adams State ParkRI9.9 mi. 
Colt State ParkRI10.2 mi. 
Ocean Drive State ParkRI10.3 mi. 
Dawley Memorial State ParkRI10.4 mi. 
Meshanticut State ParkRI12.9 mi. 
Salter Grove State ParkRI12.9 mi. 
Beach Pond State ParkRI13.4 mi. 
Pawtuxet State ParkRI13.4 mi. 
Fishermans Memorial State ParkRI13.5 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI13.7 mi. 
Dodsworth Beach State ParkRI15.0 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI15.7 mi. 
Beach Podn State ParkRI16.6 mi. 
Dyerville State ParkRI17.0 mi. 
Peter Randall State ParkRI19.8 mi. 
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI21.9 mi. 
Hopeville Pond State ParkCT23.3 mi. 
 
Museums
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI4.0 mi.(History)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI8.6 mi.(History)
Malbone EstateNewportRI9.6 mi.(History)
Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport HistoryNewportRI9.6 mi.(History)
Newport Art MuseumNewportRI9.6 mi.(Art)
Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education CenterProvidenceRI17.4 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Museum of Natural History & Cormack PlanetariumProvidenceRI17.4 mi.(Science)
Rhode Island School of Design museumProvidenceRI17.4 mi.(Art)
Providence Children's MuseumProvidenceRI17.4 mi.(Children's)
Marine Museum at Fall RiverFall RiverMA18.1 mi.(History)
Battleship CoveFall RiverMA18.1 mi.(History)
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew BedfordMA27.6 mi.(History)
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer HouseStoningtonCT28.3 mi.(History)
Mystic Seaport MuseumMysticCT30.3 mi.(History)
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA40.7 mi.(History)
Ballard Istitute and Museum of PuppetryStorrsCT43.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Willard House MuseumGraftonMA45.2 mi.(Technology)
Plimoth PlantationPlymouthMA48.8 mi.(History)
Higgins Armory MuseumWorcesterMA50.7 mi.(Miscellaneous)
EcoTariumWorcesterMA50.7 mi.(Science)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI17.4 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT30.3 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA58.0 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA58.0 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT94.7 mi.
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY116.2 mi.


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