As a family of 7 we are always looking for fun local activities we can do as a family or even for a date night! Here are some of our go to activities for when the boredom hits!
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Outdoor Activities
From farmers markets to playgrounds, here's some of the fun things we like to do around the area!
A wonderful market with a large variety of vendors and so many unique products as well as yummy food and drinks!
Farmers Market
I've been bringing my children here for over 15 years! Safe area in the event you have a runner.
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The grounds are meticulously cared for and are absolutely stunning! There are a variety of activities available throughout the year and plenty of flowers and plants to admire.
Blithewold
A quiet very family friendly place to take your kiddos.
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A safe place to take your furry friend!
Warren Dog Park
A beautiful park with ocean view scenic trails, a small town beach tucked away, and lots of great options for hicking and walking trails.
Colt State Park
A beautiful place to take the kiddos on a walk/hike!
Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
We love to take a walk down the bike path and take in the scenic views, especially down by the water in Bristol! We like to start at Dels and get ourselves a yummy frozen lemonade to help us stay cool on those summer days!
East Bay Bike Path - RIDOT's
Great spot for hiking!
Mount Hope Farm Trail
Restaurants
Who doesn't love good food?!
Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, and great staff!
India Restaurant, Providence
We have been dining here for years and the food never disappoints! They have lots of seafood options, we always get the calamari for the appetizer! They have options for your kiddos, even the picky ones!
The Wharf - Warren, RI
Delicious home style dishes, some real stick to your ribs comfort food!
Palmer River Grille - American Restaurant in Warren, RI
Our go to family friendly breakfast spot!
Lauren's Restaurant
Fish n chips, never skip the slaw!
Amaral's Fish & Chips
I never regret tacos! Also fun fact, my son once met Brad Marchand here!
THE BOX east bay
Delicious and ginormous plates of BBQ heaven!
The Love Shack Live Fire Grill
Best weanie place! I always have mine ”all the way" aka the works!
Rod's Grille
Great burgers, great atmosphere, don't skip the fries with homemade ketchup!
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
Other Food & Drinks
Sometimes we just need a quick bite or a sweet treat!
You won't find a tastier sandwich around here!
Riccotti's Sandwich Shop
Ice cream flavors to satisfy everyone!
Eskimo King
Prepared foods and fresh seafood
Blount Clam Shack & Market
Mind you I make my lattes at home regularly so I don't usually buy them out in the wild, I do enjoy a latte from this establishment, delicious coffee with a side of cool coffeehouse vibes!
Coffee Depot
I have been coming here since the 1900's! The penny candy and the coffee cabinets were always my favorites! The penny candy is more like 5 cent candy but the coffee cabinets are still as yummy as I remember them being when I was a kid!
Delekta Pharmacy
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Locally made with locally sourced dairy! Classic flavors as well as some unique and yummy flavors. You can even sit and watch the cows across the street while you enjoy your frozen treat!
The Ice Cream Barn
The yummiest crepes in town! My kids love getting their strawberry and Nutella crepe, but I'll take any of their crepe options. I love crepes!
Cafe Water Street
A summer staple!
Dels Lemonade - Warren - Warren, RI
Arts & Entertainment
Sometimes you just need to get out of the house and go do something fun!
Good old fashioned fun!
Dudek Bowling Lanes
The kids always love the zoo!
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Read!
George Hail Library
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Comedy Connection
My kids love to read so we love to spend time in the children's room and sometimes they let me go check out some books upstairs in the grown up section!
Rogers Free Library
Everyone loves the Y!
Bayside Family YMCA
Shopping
Support local!
Maybe you are just as plant obsessed as I am or maybe you're normal, either way this place is where you're going to find many beautiful indoor and outdoor plants!
Angela's Flower Market
They literally have everything and anything you can think of in here including an ice cream shop!
Imagine Gift Store
The cutest little book shop!
ink fish books
Love picking up quality pieces of clothing for my kids. They grow so fast
Luca Boutique
You won't regret checking this place out!
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