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Appleland Orchard

135 Smith Ave., Rte. 116 Greenville, RI 02828 401.949.3690 Named “Best Apple Cider in New England” by Yankee Magazine, Appleland Orchards is both a local favorite and the winner of many regional taste tests. The small family farm, run by Joseph and Mary Lou D’Andrea sells fresh-picked apples, pears…

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Blackstone Valley is RI's Apple Valley

Smithfield is known as the “Apple Valley” of Rhode Island, and it is no wonder with the many orchards to choose from for some great apple picking! The season is off to a good start, even with the drought, many of the orchards started early for pick-your-own! Most everyone has heard the saying "an…

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Blue Door Art Studio

115 Pleasant View Avenue Smithfield, RI 02917 (401) 349-2812 Art Classes for ALL Ages- Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Digital Media, Design Workshops, Illustration/Graphic Design Claudia Venditto is the founder and owner of the Blue Door Studio. The studio offers a sequential based art program for…

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Major Essence

Hope Artiste Village, Studio #1104 1005 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 (617) 401-7823 A boutique featuring handcrafted jewelry, natural soaps & more. We believe our products should be unique, made with clean ingredients, and affordable! Major Essence…

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Union Bar & Burrito

332 Bullocks Point Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 808-6940 Fresh Mexican Food! Burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas & nachos! Kids meals available! Open daily! Union Bar & Burrito   #North America…

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September Kicks off the Season of Fall Fun

September Kicks off the Season of Fall Fun The end of summer is not the end of our festival season. September kicks off a variety of fall festivals beginning with the celebrated Pawtucket Arts Festival this weekend! Here are just a sampling festivals and some family fun to check out when visiting…

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Teddy's Candy Bar and More

220 Willett Avenue East Providence 02914 (401) 222-9938 Now serving ice cream! Come take a step into a magical, fun treat shop for an assorted selection of candies and chocolates and ice cream. Ice cream offerings include Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, They provide wedding and party favors:…

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Honeybird Kitchen & Cocktails

230 Massasoit Avenue East Providence 02914 (401) 919-5885 Modern Southern Food Inspired family visits to South Carolina, Nick Rabar and his family became fans of the food and its history. The unique setting in an old gas station with cinder block walls and 15-foot ceilings will distinguish…

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