Thad & Heather’s guidebook
Food scene
Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House
889 Oakland Beach AveLocal fav and right on the water!
George's of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove RdLike No Udder
170 Ives StBEST ice cream ever and totally vegan!
They have the BEST nachos ever! They also have a separate vegan menu so this place is great for vegan and non-vegan visitors!
33 locals recommend
Diego's Bario Cantina
116 Aquidneck AveThey have the BEST nachos ever! They also have a separate vegan menu so this place is great for vegan and non-vegan visitors!
Timmy's Restaurant
644 W Shore RdWe've never been but my mom really likes it and it's right around the corner.
Papi's Tacos
750 W Shore RdDecent and it's right around the corner.
Gregg's
1303 N Main StA local fav!
Apsara Palace Restaurant
783 Hope StDelish Thai food!
Rasoi
727 East AveReally great Indian food!
Vegetarian/vegan place that's been around for a long time! Great food!
60 locals recommend
Garden Grille
727 East AveVegetarian/vegan place that's been around for a long time! Great food!
Amazing vegan bakery!! Prepare to buy too much and over-eat... it's that good!
56 locals recommend
Wildflour
727 East AveAmazing vegan bakery!! Prepare to buy too much and over-eat... it's that good!
Governor Francis Inn Restaurant
1251 Warwick AveWe've never been but it comes highly recommended by locals.
The Greenwood Inn
1350 Jefferson BlvdWe've never been but it comes highly recommended by locals.
Wright's Dairy Farm and Bakery
200 Woonsocket Hill RdFamily style, it's an iconic Rhode Island fav!
Rocky Point Clam Shack
1689 Post RdYa just gotta try it.... get the clam cakes!
Wein-O-Rama
1009 Oaklawn AveAnother local iconic fav.... get "2 with everything!"
County Cork Irish Pub
50 Waterfront DrWe've never visited but this place was highly recommended by a recent guest
Antonio's Bakery & Charlie's Deli is a locally owned bakery and deli under the same roof! Family-owned for 31 years.
Specializing in Italian pastries, bread, calzones, custom cakes, & more!
Antonio's Bakery & Charlie's Deli
2448 W Shore RdAntonio's Bakery & Charlie's Deli is a locally owned bakery and deli under the same roof! Family-owned for 31 years.
Specializing in Italian pastries, bread, calzones, custom cakes, & more!
Sightseeing
Rocky Point State Park
1 Rocky Point AveBeautiful park and only minutes away!
Conimicut Point Park
Point AvenueGreat park close by!
Visit the entire park... our fav is the "Temple to Music."
19 locals recommend
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
Floral AvenueVisit the entire park... our fav is the "Temple to Music."
Thad and I got engaged here under the stars in the Planetarium!
16 locals recommend
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1000 Elmwood AveThad and I got engaged here under the stars in the Planetarium!
Oakland Beach
885 Oakland Beach AveFood and beach makes this a win win!
Neighborhoods
Pawtuxet Village
2218 Broad StLovely historic town!
Wickford
Beautiful New England town on the water.
East Greenwich
Charming New England town with many food options.
Fun Stuff To Do
Check out their website and see what classes they offer while you're in town! Lovely studio with super nice owners!
MoonStone Art Studio
953 Namquid DrCheck out their website and see what classes they offer while you're in town! Lovely studio with super nice owners!
Frenchtown Park and Frye Nature Preserve
1127 Frenchtown RdHiking spot!
Hiking... not for beginners! Maps are available at trail head but trails are not marked.
Briggs Boesch Farm
830 S RdHiking... not for beginners! Maps are available at trail head but trails are not marked.
Book in advance and call ahead because prices are usually cheaper than listed on their website.
Rhode Island Paddle Sports
1 Water StBook in advance and call ahead because prices are usually cheaper than listed on their website.
Block Island Ferry
304 Great Island RdTake the ferry to Block Island for the day!
Vegan Food
Celebrated
5 Warwick AveAwesome sweet treats (and occasionally savory ones, as well)
City advice
Useful phrases
Where's the bubbla?
A "bubbla" aka bubbler is a water fountain! :)
Useful phrases
That's a wicked pissa!
This means "that's too bad."
Useful phrases
Extra extra
When ordering at Dunkin Donuts, extra extra means with extra cream and sugar.
Useful phrases
Coffee Milk
Coffee milk is a Rhode Island staple. It's like chocolate milk only coffee flavored instead.
Don't miss
The Big Blue Bug
If you travel on Route 95 through Providence, you'll see our iconic Big Blue Bug!