Rhode Island may be a small state, but it’s packed with charming small towns that are filled with centuries of history. Not only is Chepachet a delightful little historic village, it happens to be a fantastic place to go shopping. If you love antiques, collectibles, and good old-fashioned New England charm, come see what this quiet little spot has to offer.
Chepachet is a small village in the town of Glocester in northwest Rhode Island.
Doug Kerr / Flickr Chepachet was the first in Rhode Island to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places, which happened in 1971.
While the village is loaded with local history, these days, it’s a small, quiet, peaceful place… and that’s just how the locals like it.
Peter Rintels / Flickr However, for such a small town, Chepachet does have a large number of shops.
The Town Trader is located in a former trading post that dates all the way back to the 1690s.
The Town Trader / Facebook This 3,300 square foot shop has 22 booths full of treasures. This also happens to be the oldest building in the village.
Old Stone Mill Antiques and Treasures is sure to have a few things you didn’t know you needed.
management / TripAdvisor From antique furniture to traditional clocks and unique taxidermy, you never know what you’ll find here.
Old Post Office Antiques is, as one might assume, located in an old post office from the 1860s.
Leonardo DaSilva / Google This is another fantastic antique shop, especially if you enjoy hunting for collectibles like Star Wars merchandise or estate jewelry.
Brown & Hopkins Country Store is a home accessory and gift shop with an enormous selection.
Brown & Hopkins Country Store / Google They carry furniture, lighting, framed art, candles, and at-home spa accessories, just to name a few. This also happens to be one of the oldest continuously operating country stores in North America.
Lightning Ridge Farm is the place to visit if you’re craving locally made honey and other farm goods.
Lightning Ridge Farm / Facebook While their selection varies, they’re open all year.
Have you ever shopped your way around Chepachet? We’d love to see your treasures in the comment section!
Doug Kerr / Flickr
Chepachet was the first in Rhode Island to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places, which happened in 1971.
Peter Rintels / Flickr
However, for such a small town, Chepachet does have a large number of shops.
The Town Trader / Facebook
This 3,300 square foot shop has 22 booths full of treasures. This also happens to be the oldest building in the village.
management / TripAdvisor
From antique furniture to traditional clocks and unique taxidermy, you never know what you’ll find here.
Leonardo DaSilva / Google
This is another fantastic antique shop, especially if you enjoy hunting for collectibles like Star Wars merchandise or estate jewelry.
Brown & Hopkins Country Store / Google
They carry furniture, lighting, framed art, candles, and at-home spa accessories, just to name a few. This also happens to be one of the oldest continuously operating country stores in North America.
Lightning Ridge Farm / Facebook
While their selection varies, they’re open all year.
Did you have another village full of shops in mind? We’d love to hear about your favorite place to browse on our nomination page.
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Address: Chepachet, Glocester, RI 02814, USA
