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All the United States Rhode Island North Kingstown

The Atlas Obscura Guide To North Kingstown

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Updated November 28, 2021

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Gilbert Stuart House.

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

The idyllic colonial home of the artist behind the famous portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Narragansett Rune Stone

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Narragansett Rune Stone

It's said that this stone with its mysterious runic inscription is evidence of the Norse visiting Narragansett.
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The southward-facing entrance of the house.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Conanicut Island Lighthouse

This storybook New England home is actually a decommissioned lighthouse.
4 miles from North Kingstown

Exeter, Rhode Island

Grave of Mercy Brown

The final resting place of New England's last "vampire."
5 miles from North Kingstown
the entrance to the fort

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Fort Wetherill

Abandoned Coast Artillery fort now serves as a graffiti canvas and sightseeing vantage point.
7 miles from North Kingstown
Beautiful Rose Island.

Newport, Rhode Island

Rose Island Lighthouse

You can spend the night as an honorary lighthouse keeper in this quaint, historic beacon.
7 miles from North Kingstown
The first beach, where Sam and Suzy dance together, in Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom”.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

'Moonrise Kingdom' Beach

The secluded beach getaway from Wes Anderson's dreamy summer romance.
7 miles from North Kingstown
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