'''Smithfield''' is a small town in Northern Rhode Island that was founded in the 1600_fs as a farming town. Now the town still has the charm of an old farming village with orchards and farms scattered throughout, but it has since been modernized to a mid-size suburban town. Smithfield has one high school and one middle school and four public elementary schools. It is made up of five historic villages. The town is still a great place to visit especially in the autumn months for its farms and orchards. It is also has many unique places and family owned businesses that make visitors feel like they are home no matter how far they_fve traveled from.

Get in

Plane

  • '''T.F. Green Airport''', 2000 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886. 1-888-268-7222. Rhode Island's major airport is less than 15 miles from Smithfield, which is about a 15 minute drive on the highway.
  • Train

  • '''Amtrak''', 100 Gaspee Street, Providence, RI 02903. 1-800-872-7245.
  • Bus

  • '''Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)''', 265 Melrose Street, Providence, RI 02907. 401-781-9400. Routes to and from Smithfield. The cost is $1.50 per ride. Bus lines include:
  • *Line #9 Pascoag-Wallum Lake
  • *Line #52 Admiral-Branch
  • *Line #58 Mineral Spring - North Providence
  • *Line #90 Smithfield Commons Park N' Ride
  • Car

  • Take 295, then exit 7A or 7B
  • Get around

    The easiest way to travel in Smithfield is by car or taxi. Biking is a reasonable alternative, but walking is not suggested. Car rental services are limited within Smithfield, but near-by city Providence has all of the major car rental corporations including: Enterprise, Hertz, and Avis.

    Taxi

  • '''Airport Express''', (401) 521-4200.
  • '''D.R. Taxi Cab Service Inc''', (401) 640-9689.
  • '''E-Z Sedan & Taxi Transportation''', (401) 867-020296.
  • Car Rental

  • '''Hertz Rent A Car''', 380 Jenckes Hill Road, (401)353-8317.
  • '''Sunn Car & Truck Rental''', 270 Putnam Pike. (401) 232-3730.
  • See

  • '''Smith Appleby House'''
  • This historic house was built in 1696, it is a house museum and is home to the Smithfield Historical Society. Elish Smith, grandson of one of Rhode Island_fs co-founders, John Smith, originally built it.

  • '''Foliage'''
  • Smithfield is a town that thrives in the fall season with the many apple orchards and farms. The changing of the leaves in the autumn weather is really something to see.

    Do

  • '''Apple Valley Movie Theater''': A small movie cinema with 8 screens right in the center of town. While it doesn_ft have stadium seating or adjustable arm rests, the tickets are really cheap and they play current releases. It_fs a popular hang out on the weekends for local middle and high school kids but is generally a great family theater.
  • '''Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink''': The ice rink rents ice time to local youth, high school and adult groups. They also have open skate times for the general public.
  • '''Apple Picking''': (Seasonal) The town has many farms for apple picking in the fall. They each have their own charm, whether it be apple picking, pumpkin picking, homemade pies and cider and many more great seasonal treats. Some farms to check out are; Steere Orchard, Jaswells farm and Appleland Orchards. Also Knight_fs Farm is right on the Scituate line and a great orchard with a delicious family run cafe.
  • '''Georgiaville pond''': It is a small town beach right on Georgiaville pond, which is open in the summer months for families and friends to go swimming. It is a small beach with town lifeguards to escape on a hot summer day.
  • '''Deerfield Park''': This is a beautiful park with recreational facilities such as basketball courts, soccer fields and a baseball field. There is also a playground for children. Every Fourth of July there is also a great fireworks display put on from this park
  • Learn

    Bryant University

    Bryant University was established in 1863. The schools of academics include: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and The Graduate School of Business. Both bachelor and master degrees are offered and part-time degree programs are available. In 2008, The university has 3,364 undergraduates with 90% of the students from out of state.

  • Address: 1150 Douglas Pike
  • Phone Number: 401-232-6100, or 800-622-7001
  • Website: http://www.bryant.edu
  • Buy

  • '''The Crossing at Smithfield:''' This is an outdoor shopping center that has many nationally acclaimed retailers such as Target, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, Kohl_fs, F.Y.E, Old Navy, The Gap, American Eagle and Dick_fs Sporting Goods, as well as others.
  • '''Apple Valley Mall:''' This is a strip mall where you can find the movie theater as well as stores such as TJ MAXX, Blockbuster, Card$mart and Radio Shack.
  • Eat

    Smithfield has many chain restaurants and fast food restaurants as well has unique family run establishments.

    Chain Restaurants

  • Uno Chicago Grill, Chilli_fs, Panera Bread, Newport Creamery, Chelo_fs and Applebee_fs
  • Fast Food

  • McDonald_fs, Burger King, Wendy_fs, KFC, Taco Bell, and Dunkin Donuts.
  • Local Favorites

  • '''Isabella_fs Upscale Family Restaurant & Bar:''' This cozy Italian restaurant is perfect for any meal from breakfast to dinner and is sure to please the whole family. They also cater as well.
  • '''A&W:''' 375 Farnum Pike. (401) 231-4830. This is a chain restaurant but one of two A&W root beer and hot dog stands in Rhode Island. It is a fun place to pull up and get some great hot wieners!
  • '''Such-a-bagel:''' 445 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI (Near the Apple Valley Mall). (401) 233-0100.? This is a small cafe that makes a variety of fresh bagels everyday. You can go there and sit down and eat some freshly toasted bagels and coffee or take home a dozen to your family along with their very own cream cheeses.
  • '''Moosup River Farm:''' 1 Snake Hill Rd, North Scituate, RI. (401) 949-1694. This is actually a small family run cafe on the Smithfield-Scituate line. It is part of Knight_fs Farm. This small charming cafe has delicious baked goods from pies to turnovers and muffins. It_fs also a great place to get a warm breakfast of eggs and home fries and bacon. They also have great coffee and ice cream.
  • '''The Powder Mill Creamery:''' 777 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI. (401) 949-3040?. A hot spot in the summer months for homemade ice cream in original flavors. It sits across from the scenic Waterman_fs Lake.
  • '''Depetrillo_fs Pizza and Bakery:''' 105 Pleasant View Ave. (401) 231-4600?. This small bakery always has the best calzones and pizza (hot and cold) for a quick lunch or the perfect appetizers for any gathering.
  • '''Cricket_fs Restaurant and Lounge:''' 280 Washington Hwy. (401) 232-0300. This is another fun family style restaurant with Karaoke on Tuesday nights.
  • Drink

  • '''Effin_fs Last Resort:''' 325 Farnum Pike. (401) 349-3500.? This is a family-style pub and restaurant with 5 large-screen plasma Televisions with complete sports packages to watch any big game.
  • '''Ticker_fs:''' This is a bar with a very friendly atmosphere and for some it is a place to catch up with old friends after work. On Saturday_fs it is kareoke night and the perfect place to show off you singing skills.
  • Sleep

  • '''Quality Inn:''' 355 George Washington Hwy. 401- 232-2400?. Quality Inn is clean and comfortable, the staff members are friendly, and the breakfast choices are excellent. However, some visitors have complained about the smell of some of the rooms. It's close to Providence so if that's where you're coming in from, you won't have to travel too far.
  • '''Comfort Suites:''' 1010 Douglas Pike. 401- 231-6300?. Comfort Suites is clean, quiet, and cheap. The bathrooms are a bit on the small side, but this hotel has a friendly staff, good breakfast, a fitness center, and it's close to Providence.
  • Get Out

    Visit Newport or Providence.