Guidebook for Westport
Food Scene
Nicely renovated country store with a small coffee cafe, food essentials and organic vegetables in nearby Adamsville, home of the Rhode Island Red Rooster. My favorite is the Caliente Burrito & coffee for breakfast. The staff are always friendly and cheerful. There are little people chairs, table and toys for those with young children.
This is where to buy your daily newspaper and coffee. 1-½ miles from the BnB.
(401)-635-2420. http://www.simmonscafemarket.com
18 locals recommend
Simmons Cafe and Market
78 Crandall RdNicely renovated country store with a small coffee cafe, food essentials and organic vegetables in nearby Adamsville, home of the Rhode Island Red Rooster. My favorite is the Caliente Burrito & coffee for breakfast. The staff are always friendly and cheerful. There are little people chairs, table and toys for those with young children.
This is where to buy your daily newspaper and coffee. 1-½ miles from the BnB.
(401)-635-2420. http://www.simmonscafemarket.com
Excellent, dependable restaurant with many daily specials. This is your go to restaurant for all occasions and it is where the locals frequent. Ask for their "seasoned greens" instead of fries for a healthy change. 2-½ miles from the BnB. (508) 636-3040. https://www.facebook.com/Marguerites-Restaurant-104910846218959/
8 locals recommend
Marguerite's Restaurant
778 Main RdExcellent, dependable restaurant with many daily specials. This is your go to restaurant for all occasions and it is where the locals frequent. Ask for their "seasoned greens" instead of fries for a healthy change. 2-½ miles from the BnB. (508) 636-3040. https://www.facebook.com/Marguerites-Restaurant-104910846218959/
Rustic space featuring fireside dining and upscale American fare in a cozy tavern. Excellent food, good pub atmosphere, a little more on the upscale side of places to eat. 3-½ miles from the BnB. (508) 636-0085. http://bittersweetfarmwestport.com
24 locals recommend
Bittersweet Farm Restaurant and Tavern
438 Main RdRustic space featuring fireside dining and upscale American fare in a cozy tavern. Excellent food, good pub atmosphere, a little more on the upscale side of places to eat. 3-½ miles from the BnB. (508) 636-0085. http://bittersweetfarmwestport.com
Excellent coffee shop near Adamsville, RI. Lots of good scones and muffins to enjoy with your coffee. Then visit the famous Grays's Grist Mill next door - produces cornmeal flour for Johnny Cakes - a local favorite. Picnic seating outdoors across from the mill pond. 1-½ miles from the BnB. 774-264-9669. https://www.facebook.com/commongroundcoffeeshop
18 locals recommend
Gray's Daily Grind
638 Adamsville RdExcellent coffee shop near Adamsville, RI. Lots of good scones and muffins to enjoy with your coffee. Then visit the famous Grays's Grist Mill next door - produces cornmeal flour for Johnny Cakes - a local favorite. Picnic seating outdoors across from the mill pond. 1-½ miles from the BnB. 774-264-9669. https://www.facebook.com/commongroundcoffeeshop
A local coffee shop that is a great place to stop and socialize with outdoor picnic tables. 2-½ miles from the BnB. (774) 264-1008. http://commonground.coffee
Common Ground Coffee
762 Main RdA local coffee shop that is a great place to stop and socialize with outdoor picnic tables. 2-½ miles from the BnB. (774) 264-1008. http://commonground.coffee
The best pizza around - period. Takeout. 2-½ miles from the BnB. 11:00am to 9:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/VillagePizzaWestport/
9 locals recommend
Westport Village Pizza
760 Main RdThe best pizza around - period. Takeout. 2-½ miles from the BnB. 11:00am to 9:00pm. https://www.facebook.com/VillagePizzaWestport/
If you like seafood and want a great family place to dine, indoors or out, go to the Bayside, Massachusetts' first "Green Restaurant." In good weather, eat out on the deck and enjoy the sea breezes. Located directly opposite the MA Audubon's Allen Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and near East Beach. 6.8 miles from the BnB. 508-636-5882. http://www.thebaysiderestaurant.com
44 locals recommend
The Bayside Restaurant
1253 Horseneck RdIf you like seafood and want a great family place to dine, indoors or out, go to the Bayside, Massachusetts' first "Green Restaurant." In good weather, eat out on the deck and enjoy the sea breezes. Located directly opposite the MA Audubon's Allen Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and near East Beach. 6.8 miles from the BnB. 508-636-5882. http://www.thebaysiderestaurant.com
Right on the Westport harbor waterfront, The Back Eddy offers excellent seafood. An upscale local restaurant that will certainly be a night to remember near the water. 3.8 miles from the BnB. 508-636-6500. https://www.thebackeddy.com
58 locals recommend
The Back Eddy
1 Bridge RdRight on the Westport harbor waterfront, The Back Eddy offers excellent seafood. An upscale local restaurant that will certainly be a night to remember near the water. 3.8 miles from the BnB. 508-636-6500. https://www.thebackeddy.com
The Barn Restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast. The Barn is very popular with locals and visitors alike. My favorite is Eggs Sakonnet, two poached eggs with lobster meat, asparagus and homemade hollandaise sauce on an english muffin. The restaurant is located opposite a stone & bronze memorial acknowledging Adamsville as the home of the Rhode Island Red Hen and Rooster. How appropriate for The Barn. Offering bottomless coffee, a diverse breakfast menu with weekly specials, eating indoors or out in good weather, The Barn is a not to miss favorite. 1-½ miles from the BnB. (401) 635-2985. http://www.thebarnri.com/about.html
46 locals recommend
The Barn Restaurant
13 Main StThe Barn Restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast. The Barn is very popular with locals and visitors alike. My favorite is Eggs Sakonnet, two poached eggs with lobster meat, asparagus and homemade hollandaise sauce on an english muffin. The restaurant is located opposite a stone & bronze memorial acknowledging Adamsville as the home of the Rhode Island Red Hen and Rooster. How appropriate for The Barn. Offering bottomless coffee, a diverse breakfast menu with weekly specials, eating indoors or out in good weather, The Barn is a not to miss favorite. 1-½ miles from the BnB. (401) 635-2985. http://www.thebarnri.com/about.html
Ten Cousins specializes in gourmet pizza made in an Italian wood burning oven. In addition to pizza, Ten Cousins offers a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and a bar. The concept for Ten Cousins was built around the idea that it would be owned and managed by locals, staffed by locals, built and decorated by locals, supplied by our local farms and enjoyed by our many local friends and families. (774) 264-9700. http://www.tencousinsbrickoven.com
27 locals recommend
Ten Cousins Brick Oven
977 Main RdTen Cousins specializes in gourmet pizza made in an Italian wood burning oven. In addition to pizza, Ten Cousins offers a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and a bar. The concept for Ten Cousins was built around the idea that it would be owned and managed by locals, staffed by locals, built and decorated by locals, supplied by our local farms and enjoyed by our many local friends and families. (774) 264-9700. http://www.tencousinsbrickoven.com
Parks & Nature
One of the most spectacular sandy beaches in New England, Horseneck State Park offers environmentally designed bath houses, outdoor showers and beautiful walkways built for accessibility over the dunes to its beaches. There is a food concession stand available if you plan a long stay. Lifeguards present during the summer season. I provide beach towels, a beach umbrella and a collapsable wagon to get it all from the parking lot to the sand. This is some of the best beach in all of New England. 4.5 miles from the BnB.
Horseneck Beach State Reservation: 508-636-8816. http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/horseneck-beach-state-reservation.html
37 locals recommend
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
5 John Reed RdOne of the most spectacular sandy beaches in New England, Horseneck State Park offers environmentally designed bath houses, outdoor showers and beautiful walkways built for accessibility over the dunes to its beaches. There is a food concession stand available if you plan a long stay. Lifeguards present during the summer season. I provide beach towels, a beach umbrella and a collapsable wagon to get it all from the parking lot to the sand. This is some of the best beach in all of New England. 4.5 miles from the BnB.
Horseneck Beach State Reservation: 508-636-8816. http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/horseneck-beach-state-reservation.html
If you are a naturalist and bird enthusiast, this is the sanctuary to visit. Well mapped self-guided walking paths surround a large fresh water pond which drains to the Atlantic ocean. Excellent education programs all year round. Right across the road from the Bayside Restaurant (see above). 6.7 miles from the BnB.
Mass Audubon: 508-636-2437. http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/allens-pond
15 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck RdIf you are a naturalist and bird enthusiast, this is the sanctuary to visit. Well mapped self-guided walking paths surround a large fresh water pond which drains to the Atlantic ocean. Excellent education programs all year round. Right across the road from the Bayside Restaurant (see above). 6.7 miles from the BnB.
Mass Audubon: 508-636-2437. http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/allens-pond
The newly established conservation reserve spans the woodlands between Main Road and Adamsville Road in Westport. The conservation area has public access next door to my home. Excellent woodland walking trails. Trail begins next to the BnB. Managed by the Westport Land Trust: 508-636-9228, www.westportlandtrust.org
Herb Hadfield Conservation Area
255 Cornell RdThe newly established conservation reserve spans the woodlands between Main Road and Adamsville Road in Westport. The conservation area has public access next door to my home. Excellent woodland walking trails. Trail begins next to the BnB. Managed by the Westport Land Trust: 508-636-9228, www.westportlandtrust.org
Buttonwood Park Zoo, in nearby New Bedford, is one of the finest small zoos in America. With over 50 species of animals plus: train rides, carousel rides, a cafe and gift store and animal encounters, this is a great family visit. Owned and operated by the City of New Bedford. Approx. 15 miles from the BnB. 508-991-6178. https://www.bpzoo.org
38 locals recommend
Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn StButtonwood Park Zoo, in nearby New Bedford, is one of the finest small zoos in America. With over 50 species of animals plus: train rides, carousel rides, a cafe and gift store and animal encounters, this is a great family visit. Owned and operated by the City of New Bedford. Approx. 15 miles from the BnB. 508-991-6178. https://www.bpzoo.org
Arts & Culture
Westport Art Group was formed in 1955 by a small group of local, art-minded women. Since then, they have grown into a robust and colorful community organization with over 300 members from all over South Coast, Massachusetts, southern Rhode Island, and beyond. At their newly-renovated Main Road, Westport building, they offer both adult and youth art classes and show events throughout the year, many of which are open to the public. Summer classes and local artist always on display. 2 miles from the BnB.
508-636-2114. http://westportartgroup.com
Westport Art Group Inc
1740 Main RoadWestport Art Group was formed in 1955 by a small group of local, art-minded women. Since then, they have grown into a robust and colorful community organization with over 300 members from all over South Coast, Massachusetts, southern Rhode Island, and beyond. At their newly-renovated Main Road, Westport building, they offer both adult and youth art classes and show events throughout the year, many of which are open to the public. Summer classes and local artist always on display. 2 miles from the BnB.
508-636-2114. http://westportartgroup.com
Fine historic community featuring art galleries, boutique shops and Milk and Honey, an excellent cheese shop and more. Great place to check out for an afternoon. Home to the famous homemade Gray's Ice Cream - a local favorite for years - my favorite is their ginger ice cream. Approx. 5 miles from the BnB. www.tivertonfourcorners.com
21 locals recommend
Tiverton Four Corners Historic District
3848 Main RoadFine historic community featuring art galleries, boutique shops and Milk and Honey, an excellent cheese shop and more. Great place to check out for an afternoon. Home to the famous homemade Gray's Ice Cream - a local favorite for years - my favorite is their ginger ice cream. Approx. 5 miles from the BnB. www.tivertonfourcorners.com
A unique and beautiful art gallery in its own specially built facility with full height seamless corner windows. The Gallery is inspired by Westport's historic Quaker architecture.
A contemporary art gallery situated among acres of meadows and forests, embodies Owner Dedee Shattuck's lifelong appreciation of art and the environment.
The Gallery exhibits an ever broadening selection of noted international, national, regional and emerging artists, establishing a cultural destination in the heart of Westport.
2-½ miles from the BnB.
Tel: 508-636-4177. http://dedeeshattuckgallery.com
14 locals recommend
Dedee Shattuck Gallery
1 Partners' LaneA unique and beautiful art gallery in its own specially built facility with full height seamless corner windows. The Gallery is inspired by Westport's historic Quaker architecture.
A contemporary art gallery situated among acres of meadows and forests, embodies Owner Dedee Shattuck's lifelong appreciation of art and the environment.
The Gallery exhibits an ever broadening selection of noted international, national, regional and emerging artists, establishing a cultural destination in the heart of Westport.
2-½ miles from the BnB.
Tel: 508-636-4177. http://dedeeshattuckgallery.com
Shopping
There is no better grocery store than Lee's - absolutely none. A locally owned and operated family business with an excellent reputation for its community support and for supporting local farmers and locally produced foods. A fully stocked liquor store and a specially curated wine selection insures a unique experience. Home to The Blue Lobster Cafe, Starfish Bakery and a wide selection of store produced ready-made meals. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
55 locals recommend
Lees Market
796 Main RdThere is no better grocery store than Lee's - absolutely none. A locally owned and operated family business with an excellent reputation for its community support and for supporting local farmers and locally produced foods. A fully stocked liquor store and a specially curated wine selection insures a unique experience. Home to The Blue Lobster Cafe, Starfish Bakery and a wide selection of store produced ready-made meals. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
Excellent gift shop and smart cafe offering wraps and sandwiches with fresh soup made daily, coffee and drinks. Daily baked goods guarantee a special lunch break. A favorite gift store of locals and guests alike that has something for everyone including a nicely curated book selection. Frequent book author visits and children book reading sessions. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
508.636.2529. http://partnersvillagestore.com
37 locals recommend
Partners Village Store
865 Main RdExcellent gift shop and smart cafe offering wraps and sandwiches with fresh soup made daily, coffee and drinks. Daily baked goods guarantee a special lunch break. A favorite gift store of locals and guests alike that has something for everyone including a nicely curated book selection. Frequent book author visits and children book reading sessions. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
508.636.2529. http://partnersvillagestore.com
Sightseeing
Martha's Vineyard.
Looking for a great day trip - take the fast ferry from New Bedford (30 min's drive) to Martha's Vineyard for a day. See the "gingerbread cottages" of the former Methodist Summer Camp and eat and have a drink along the waterfront.
Then go for a two hour tour with DeeDee Borza (www.homegrowntoursmvi.com) of the rest of the island, stopping in Aquinnah to view the cliffs and back through Edgartown to Oak Bluffs. DeeDee was born and raised on the island and tells its history as only an Islander can. Approx. 20 miles to the ferry in New Bedford from the BnB.
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information: 800.505.4815. http://www.mvy.com
58 locals recommend
Oak Bluffs
Martha's Vineyard.
Looking for a great day trip - take the fast ferry from New Bedford (30 min's drive) to Martha's Vineyard for a day. See the "gingerbread cottages" of the former Methodist Summer Camp and eat and have a drink along the waterfront.
Then go for a two hour tour with DeeDee Borza (www.homegrowntoursmvi.com) of the rest of the island, stopping in Aquinnah to view the cliffs and back through Edgartown to Oak Bluffs. DeeDee was born and raised on the island and tells its history as only an Islander can. Approx. 20 miles to the ferry in New Bedford from the BnB.
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Information: 800.505.4815. http://www.mvy.com
Permanently docked, the battleship USS Massachusetts and the destroyer Joseph P Kennedy, Jr, the submarine USS Lionfish and other PT boats and aircraft are open for touring. Feel history come alive at this maritime heritage museum, with memorials for World War II, the Korean, Vietnam, Persian Gul Wars and the 9/11 attacks on America. Approximately 12 miles from the BnB. (508) 678-1100. http://www.battleshipcove.org
26 locals recommend
Battleship Cove
Permanently docked, the battleship USS Massachusetts and the destroyer Joseph P Kennedy, Jr, the submarine USS Lionfish and other PT boats and aircraft are open for touring. Feel history come alive at this maritime heritage museum, with memorials for World War II, the Korean, Vietnam, Persian Gul Wars and the 9/11 attacks on America. Approximately 12 miles from the BnB. (508) 678-1100. http://www.battleshipcove.org
Excellent military museum open daily from 1-4 pm. Beautiful outdoor views of Buzzards Bay and numerous special events on weekends. 508-994-3938. www.forttaber.org
11 locals recommend
Fort Taber Park
1000C S Rodney French BlvdExcellent military museum open daily from 1-4 pm. Beautiful outdoor views of Buzzards Bay and numerous special events on weekends. 508-994-3938. www.forttaber.org
In old downtown New Bedford, learn about what used to be the largest whaling fleet in the world and robust fishing industry of early 20th century. The museum often sponsors special events with lots to see and learn. 508-997-0046. www.whalingmuseum.org
108 locals recommend
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake HillIn old downtown New Bedford, learn about what used to be the largest whaling fleet in the world and robust fishing industry of early 20th century. The museum often sponsors special events with lots to see and learn. 508-997-0046. www.whalingmuseum.org
Drinks & Nightlife
Westport's own craft beer producer. Excellent ales and an outstanding IPA. Open for taste flights, pints and in the summer there is evening music to enjoy. Great people, great beer. Approx. 5 miles from the BnB and ½ mile from Westport Rivers Vineyard (above).
(508) 636-2288. https://www.facebook.com/buzzards.brewing/
46 locals recommend
Buzzards Bay Brewing
98 Horseneck RdWestport's own craft beer producer. Excellent ales and an outstanding IPA. Open for taste flights, pints and in the summer there is evening music to enjoy. Great people, great beer. Approx. 5 miles from the BnB and ½ mile from Westport Rivers Vineyard (above).
(508) 636-2288. https://www.facebook.com/buzzards.brewing/
World recognized for its white wines, especially its award winning champagne. Friday nights feature family activities and music with reservations seasonally. Wine tours everyday. Wine tastings in the wine shop. Approx. 4-½ miles from the BnB and ½ mile from Buzzards Bay Brewery (below). 508-636-3423. http://www.westportrivers.com
63 locals recommend
Westport Rivers Vineyard
417 Hixbridge RdWorld recognized for its white wines, especially its award winning champagne. Friday nights feature family activities and music with reservations seasonally. Wine tours everyday. Wine tastings in the wine shop. Approx. 4-½ miles from the BnB and ½ mile from Buzzards Bay Brewery (below). 508-636-3423. http://www.westportrivers.com
Essentials
Lowest price gasoline and convenience store. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
7 locals recommend
Cumberland Farms
809 Main RdLowest price gasoline and convenience store. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
Our local privately owned and managed drug store. Westport Apothecary's prescription drug service is the best around. If you are an out-of-town guest, they will do their very best to help you get your meds. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
Westport Apothecary, Inc.
784 Main RdOur local privately owned and managed drug store. Westport Apothecary's prescription drug service is the best around. If you are an out-of-town guest, they will do their very best to help you get your meds. 2-½ miles from the BnB.
Independent garage serving all models. The garage also sells diesel fuel, the closest to the BnB.
Rob's Auto Care
500 Adamsville RdIndependent garage serving all models. The garage also sells diesel fuel, the closest to the BnB.
AAA Emergency services available 24/7, including towing, mobile battery service, and roadside assistance. Towing, "in-transit" auto repairs, U-Haul rentals, and full automotive services available. Ask for Chris (owner) or Ben (son) for services. 1-¼ miles from the BnB. http://braytonsgarage.com. 508-636-2919.
F E Brayton Jr Auto Sales
626 Adamsville RoadAAA Emergency services available 24/7, including towing, mobile battery service, and roadside assistance. Towing, "in-transit" auto repairs, U-Haul rentals, and full automotive services available. Ask for Chris (owner) or Ben (son) for services. 1-¼ miles from the BnB. http://braytonsgarage.com. 508-636-2919.
Southcoast Health Urgent Care is an Urgent Care Center located at 435 State Rd, Dartmouth, MA - Telephone: 508-990-2900 - https://www.southcoast.org/services/urgent-care. They are open 7 days a week. As an urgent care center, Southcoast Health Urgent Care provides non-emergent medical care most typically referred to as urgent care services. This category of medicine includes the treatment of allergies, asthma, broken bones and sprains, burns, cold and flu symptoms, ear, sinus and respiratory infections, insect and animal bites, stomach viruses, skin rashes and most other non-life threatening injuries, illnesses and conditions. For an emergency call 911.
Southcoast Health Urgent Care
450 William S Canning BlvdSouthcoast Health Urgent Care is an Urgent Care Center located at 435 State Rd, Dartmouth, MA - Telephone: 508-990-2900 - https://www.southcoast.org/services/urgent-care. They are open 7 days a week. As an urgent care center, Southcoast Health Urgent Care provides non-emergent medical care most typically referred to as urgent care services. This category of medicine includes the treatment of allergies, asthma, broken bones and sprains, burns, cold and flu symptoms, ear, sinus and respiratory infections, insect and animal bites, stomach viruses, skin rashes and most other non-life threatening injuries, illnesses and conditions. For an emergency call 911.
Southcoast Health Urgent Care is an Urgent Care Center located at SouthCoast Marketplace, 450 William S. Canning Blvd, Fall River, MA - Telephone: 508-973-0250 - https://www.southcoast.org/services/urgent-care. As an urgent care center, Southcoast Health Urgent Care provides non-emergent medical care most typically referred to as urgent care services. This category of medicine includes the treatment of allergies, asthma, broken bones and sprains, burns, cold and flu symptoms, ear, sinus and respiratory infections, insect and animal bites, stomach viruses, skin rashes and most other non-life threatening injuries, illnesses and conditions. For an emergency call 911.
Southcoast Health Urgent Care
450 William S Canning BlvdSouthcoast Health Urgent Care is an Urgent Care Center located at SouthCoast Marketplace, 450 William S. Canning Blvd, Fall River, MA - Telephone: 508-973-0250 - https://www.southcoast.org/services/urgent-care. As an urgent care center, Southcoast Health Urgent Care provides non-emergent medical care most typically referred to as urgent care services. This category of medicine includes the treatment of allergies, asthma, broken bones and sprains, burns, cold and flu symptoms, ear, sinus and respiratory infections, insect and animal bites, stomach viruses, skin rashes and most other non-life threatening injuries, illnesses and conditions. For an emergency call 911.