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Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Seekonk is a town of 16,000 people (2020) in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts. Though much of the town primarily serves as a residential suburb of nearby cities (Providence, Boston, Taunton, Fall River), its relative wealth of shopping locales and destinations like the Seekonk Speedway combine with an all-around dose of Swamp Yankee charm to make Seekonk an interesting place to visit, or perhaps work. In any case, you'll probably drive through it at some point if you frequently travel around Southern New England (especially Massachusetts and Rhode Island), so knowing where to stop could come in handy.
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The Speedway, family owned and operated since 1946 (the oldest of its kind in the USA), is perhaps the town's most widely-known destination. Advertised as "The Action Track of the East" and "Southern New England's premier NASCAR track", the crowds can get large and rowdy for big races (not to mention for the July 4th fireworks!)
Go karts, an arcade, mini golf, and bumper boats provide fun for kids of all ages.
Blacklight-lit indoor venue featuring giant animatronic monsters decorated with neon UV paint. Golf and arcade machines. Geared toward adolescents.
Somewhat off the beaten path, this 200-acre Audubon Society reserve offers 3.5 mi of hiking trails, opportunities for seeing birds and other wildlife, and camp sessions for kids.
Seekonk Reservoir
Great spot for largemouth bass fishing. The bulk of the reservoir is part of the Rumford neighborhood of East Providence.
Charles Maraian Farm
Once a working farm owned by Armenian immigrant Charles V. Mararian (1872-1971), the town of Seekonk has owned this of nature preserve since 1975. The sanctuary provides great hikes along the eastern bank of Central Reservoir, abutting a tiny portion of East Providence.
To get a taste of old Seekonk, have breakfast at this humble red house across from the Y on Route 44. Filled with sports memorabilia and old-school kitsch, this family-run joint serves basic, filling diner fare with a lot of heart (and coffee milk!). Locally famous for their sky-high Thanksgiving pies.
Another old school diner open for breakfast and lunch. It's all decent, but the N.Y. System hot dogs are a highlight for many.
One more worthwhile diner, this time in North Seekonk. Known for their homemade ice cream.
Fresh and flavorful seafood paired with inventive cocktails make this restaurant the star of Seekonk's dining options. Lighter fare is available, including grilled pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Emphasis on steaks, seafood, and salad bar in a reconstruction of an old, picturesque mill.
Beautiful antique beds and reproduction furniture. These handcrafted heirloom pieces fetch thousands of dollars.
Michael's Arts and Crafts, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Panera Bread.
Retailers include Target, Best Buy, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, and Ulta. Next door, a neighboring retail park features Walmart, Dunkin', and Starbucks.
Sells farm-fresh turkeys for Thanksgiving.
Pick your own farm-fresh berries, peas, and pumpkins seasonally between June and October. Tours of the farm are offered, particularly for groups of children.
This woman-led farm seasonally sells bouquets, sunflowers, and blueberries.
Health food shop selling vitamins, supplements, and organic ingredients.
By bike
The adventurous Providence biker can cross a bridge and journey through East Providence, which has notorious potholes in places but generally good sidewalks.
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Seekonk is most easily traveled by car. Most businesses and attractions are on one of the town's main highways, which are not very friendly to pedestrians and cyclists.
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