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Town in Rhode Island, United States
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Barrington is a scenic town of 17,000 (2020) in Bristol County, Rhode Island with many great waterfront properties and activities.
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Barrington Town Hall
Built in 1887 by Stone, Carpenter and Wilson, architects of Providence. It was renovated in 2009 due to the deterioration of the outside stonework. The old style of this building offers a medieval feel through its unique masonry, towers and gables.
Four acres of beachfront overlooking Narragansett Bay. Lifeguards on duty from June to September. The cost of a resident parking sticker is $15 for the season (June–August). Unfortunately this beautiful spot cannot be enjoyed all throughout the year: due to high levels of bacteria, the beach is often closed since it is not safe for swimming. Despite this and the fact that it's not known for large waves or surfing, it is still noteworthy as a small, quiet beach.
Include 75 acres of athletic fields, picnic sites, dog park, boat dock and launching ramp. The park can get crowded especially on weekends where it is the location of many recreational sporting events. A great place to spend a weekend morning with the family.
Built in 1828. The rationale behind building this lighthouse was to mark the narrow channel between Nayatt Point and the reef off Conimicut Point. As a result of poor a poor design, the lighthouse deteriorated rapidly and was not tall enough. With only a height of 25 feet, the Nayatt Point Lighthouse was permanently deactivated in 1868.
A conservation area maintained by the town consisting of 38 acres of nature trails and a bird sanctuary.
A 245 acre town park bordering historic Brickyard Pond. Facilities include a baseball field and picnic areas.
A town park that offers thirty acres of open land including boating and fishing accesses. Permit Required.
This museum contains a fine collection of artifacts and memorabilia from Barrington's rural past and industrial background. Exhibits change frequently.
The Barrington Yacht Club offers the finest yachting facilities on Narragansett Bay. It consists of two marinas, a fuel dock, a clubhouse (including a full bar), a sailboat jungle gym, a pool, and a snack bar. Members enjoy a full range of services including a yacht racing program, social activities, club cruises, and sail training program. Slips and moorings are available to non-members for a fee, on a space available basis. The fuel dock is also open to non-members as well as members. A longtime employer of Barrington's youth, the staff is both professional and personable. The Barrington Yacht Club is a great place for kids to spend their summer! Members Only.
A gym and smoothie bar is open for one day use and its new age equipment makes for a great time.
A bike trail running from the town of East Providence to Bristol using what used to be an old railroad bed. It is open to bicycles and foot traffic and has some entertaining sights.
A brand new playground that can add hours of fun for kids of all ages.
Both a public boat launch and kids playground. Offers the possibility of fun and breathtaking views of the Bay.
A fishing marina, offers boat ramp and fuel if you have a boat, or catch a fishing charter if you don't!
Brickyard Pond gets its name from the clay deposits in the pond that were used by Nayatt Brick Company starting in the mid-1800s. While the clay is no longer harvested, the pond is home to large and small mouth bass and numerous sunfish, making it a great place for a novice fisherman to relax and cast a line on a summer day.
A great place to keep your boat if you're looking for to get away from the hectic boating scene on the Bay. They offer summer slips as well as winter storage.
'The Bagel Shop', as the locals call it, offers a great variety of fresh bagels and unique cream cheese flavors, plus great coffee.
Amazing ice cream and sundaes.
Great selection of authentic Italian baked products. Items baked daily include breads, rolls, pastries, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, Italian specialties, cheesecakes, tarts, calzones, éclairs, cannolis and specialty cakes. Great aroma in the store!
Great ice cream. Try the key lime pie and the Chocolate Fudge Brownie.
Mediocre Chinese food and great service.
Waterside dining and refreshments.
A local book store that houses both best sellers and books of local authors.
Features designer women's clothing and undergarments. Suitable and tasteful for younger women and older women.
Decorate your own pottery or buy from the wide assortment of creations.
The women's chain clothing store, carries classic clothing.
Fashionable women's clothing chain store.
Located on the main road, it is a secluded place to buy trees, plants, and flowers. Also a store that offers various gifts and decorations. Especially popular during the holiday season.
Barrington is easily navigated either by car or by public transportation. The RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority) has eight stops within the town.
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