Smith's Castle | Things to Do in Rhode Island with Kids
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Rhode Island’s award-winning Smith's Castle is a historic site located in North Kingston. Four hundred years of state history are preserved here. History is on display through historic reenactments, tours, and educational programs for both children and adults.

Docents dressed in colonial attire guide interactive tours of the castle throughout the day, bringing history alive. School and group tours may be booked. There are several different programs designed to meet the interests of every age group.

Kids will get to experience hands-on activities such as carrying yokes and buckets, wool carding, and cornmeal grinding. Walking paths and manicured gardens offer an abundance of scenic, fresh-air strolls. Memberships are available. Hours and tour schedules vary by season.

55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown, RI, Phone: 401-294-3521

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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