We don’t mean to play favorites… but of all of Rhode Island’s delightful historic villages, Wickford always ranks among the top. This seaside gem dates back to 1709, and it’s full of century-old buildings and good old-fashioned charm. And if you book a carriage ride through New Deal Horse and Carriage, you’ll see it in a whole new (fantastic) way.

Wickford Village is located in Wickford Harbor in North Kingstown.

Jared Enos / Flickr The village began as a trading post in the mid-1600s, and it’s still a thriving tourist town to this day.

Even lifelong Rhode Islanders love coming to Wickford.

New Deal Horse and Carriage / Facebook It’s a perfect day trip destination in any season, although it’s definitely livelier in the warmer months.

New Deal Horse and Carriage has been in business for almost two decades, offering fun, scenic carriage rides to anyone who wants one.

management / TripAdvisor Although they specialize in weddings and other special events, they also offer custom tours of Wickford Village.

Your private 30-minute carriage ride is perfect for your group of four and will set you back $75.

management / TripAdvisor You can cruise all over Wickford and learn more about its fascinating history.

And if you do have a wedding coming up, we really can’t think of a better grand entrance or departure.

Jack K / TripAdvisor Your carriage will be pulled by a beautifully groomed and harnessed Percheron draft horse.

New Deal Horse and Carriage can help make your next trip to Wickford Village your most memorable.

New Deal Horse and Carriage / Facebook Best of all, you can purchase your tickets online ahead of time to make everything easier.

Doesn’t this look like fun? The New Deal Horse and Carriage company is fantastic, and there’s no better way to see historic Wickford Village than by carriage. Make your reservations on their website.

Jared Enos / Flickr

The village began as a trading post in the mid-1600s, and it’s still a thriving tourist town to this day.

New Deal Horse and Carriage / Facebook

It’s a perfect day trip destination in any season, although it’s definitely livelier in the warmer months.

management / TripAdvisor

Although they specialize in weddings and other special events, they also offer custom tours of Wickford Village.

You can cruise all over Wickford and learn more about its fascinating history.

Jack K / TripAdvisor

Your carriage will be pulled by a beautifully groomed and harnessed Percheron draft horse.

Best of all, you can purchase your tickets online ahead of time to make everything easier.

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Address: 75 W Main St, North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA