North Kingstown: a charming corner of Rhode Island
Rhode Island's coastal town of North Kingstown is best known as the birthplace of the American artist Gilbert Stuart, in near Saunderstown. His 18th-century former home now serves as a museum of his life and works. If centuries-old architecture interests you, there's plenty more near your North Kingston vacation rental to admire. There's more than just the attractions though. The nearby bay offers a ton of water sports, like kayaking or snorkeling, whereas further inland there are opportunities to hike along the trails or go cycling. You'll never be bored when you stay in this quaint corner of Rhode Island.
Visit Gilbert Stuart's birthplace in North Kingstown
If you can drag yourself away from the beach, there are several landmarks that are worth some of your precious vacation time. In the little village of Wickford, you can see Smith's Castle, a beautiful white clapboard home built over 2 centuries ago and one of the oldest in Rhode Island. Alternatively, for more architecture, try the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum in Saunderstown, which hasn't changed all that much since it was built in the late 18th-century. Military history buffs should swing by the Seabee Museum and Memorial Park, or the Goddard Memorial State Park.
Summertime is North Kingstown's peak season
If you're looking for hot weather and beach time, you'll need to nab a North Kingston vacation rental in the summertime, when the temperature reaches its peak. Between June and August sees the biggest influx of travelers staying in North Kingstown vacation rentals, as families escape the stuffy cities and indulge in the water sports. It's not the only time to visit though. If you want to skip the crowds, visit between April and May or September and October, when the climate can still be delightful, the beaches aren't as crowded and the rental prices drop considerably.
North Kingstown: great for birdwatchers
Just a short drive from your North Kingstown vacation rental you'll find the John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. While it might be small, measuring in at just 317 acres, the park is one of the most important reserves in the state for birdlife. The saltmarsh habitat and the Pettaquamscutt Cove are home to over 200 resident bird species, including the black bellied plover, which wade around in the mudflats in search of insects and shellfish. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the egrets, herons and the nesting osprey.
Transportation to and around North Kingstown
The nearest airport is in T.F. Green Airport (PVD), located 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into North Kingstown, RI (NCO-Quonset State), which is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) away.
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