Overview
Seekonk is a town of 16,000 people (2020) in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts. Though much of the town primarily serves as a residential suburb of nearby cities (Providence, Boston, Taunton, Fall River), its relative wealth of shopping locales and destinations like the Seekonk Speedway combine with an all-around dose of Swamp Yankee charm to make Seekonk an interesting place to visit, or perhaps work. In any case, you'll probably drive through it at some point if you frequently travel around Southern New England (especially Massachusetts and Rhode Island), so knowing where to stop could come in handy.
7 things to do · 5 places to eat · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Seekonk
Seekonk Speedway
The Speedway, family owned and operated since 1946 (the oldest of its kind in the USA), is perhaps the town's most widely-known destination. Advertised as "The Action Track of the East" and "Southern New England's premie…
Showcase Cinemas Seekonk Route 6
Seekonk Grand Prix
Go karts, an arcade, mini golf, and bumper boats provide fun for kids of all ages.
Monster Mini Golf
Blacklight-lit indoor venue featuring giant animatronic monsters decorated with neon UV paint. Golf and arcade machines. Geared toward adolescents.
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
Somewhat off the beaten path, this 200-acre Audubon Society reserve offers 3.5 mi of hiking trails, opportunities for seeing birds and other wildlife, and camp sessions for kids.
James V. Turner Reservoir
Great spot for largemouth bass fishing. The bulk of the reservoir is part of the Rumford neighborhood of East Providence.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Dec. (climate data from nearby Providence)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 7 mi away (major hub). Directions
- NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 19 mi away. Directions
Seekonk is most easily accessed by car.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Monster Mini Golf, James V. Turner Reservoir
- Lunch Chardonnay's
- Afternoon Seacunke Sanctuary, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge
- Dinner Country Kitchen
Day 2
- Morning Seekonk Speedway, Showcase Cinemas Seekonk Route 6
- Lunch Eats
- Afternoon Seekonk Grand Prix
- Dinner The Old Grist Mill Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Seekonk traces its name to a Wampanoag (Native American) word for Canada geese ("Seaconcke"), which can frequently be seen migrating over Seekonk or living, for a time, in the Seekonk Reservoir (the original pond/lake was another possible meaning for the word Seekonk) or other locations. Indeed, many species of migratory birds can be seen in an area which has preserved many wetlands and natural resources while also developing a sprawl of suburban infrastructure, best epitomized in the endless stores of Route 6. In early winter, large mobs of birds have been known to inhabit the power lines on Route 6 as well as they prepare for the long journey south. More about the area-at-large's birding can be found from Mass Audubon.
It borders East Providence and Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the west, Attleboro to the north, Rehoboth to the east, and Swansea (Massachusetts) and Barrington (Rhode Island) to the south.
Get in
By car
Seekonk is most easily accessed by car.
- Interstate 195 runs east-west from Providence to Cape Cod. Exit 1.
- US Route 6, a 3000-mi connection from Cape Cod to California, is the town's main thoroughfare (here, named Fall River Ave).
- US Route 44 from Plymouth and Taunton via Rehoboth connects to East Providence and then Providence. Known here as Taunton Ave.
- MA Route 152 connects to Attleboro, Plainville, and East Providence.
- Route 114A runs from East Providence in the south to... East Providence again in the north, vertically slicing Seekonk in half along the way.
By bike
The adventurous Providence biker can cross a bridge and journey through East Providence, which has notorious potholes in places but generally good sidewalks. Many cyclists can be seen in Seekonk on fair weather days.
By train
- From Boston: take the Providence Commuter Rail to Providence or Attleboro (not South Attleboro), then follow bus instructions below. Assuming the schedules line up, Attleboro would be the easiest connection, since the bus and train go to the same transportation center.
By bus
- From Providence: Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) Routes 32 and 34 connect Providence's Kennedy Plaza with Seekonk.
- From Attleboro: GATRA Bus Route 19 connects Attleboro Transit Center to Seekonk.
By plane
- Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston is the primary international airport serving the area.
- T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Warwick (Rhode Island) is the town's nearest major domestic airport.
Get around
Seekonk is most easily traveled by car. Most businesses and attractions are on one of the town's main highways, which are not very friendly to pedestrians and cyclists.
See and do
Do Seekonk Speedway
The Speedway, family owned and operated since 1946 (the oldest of its kind in the USA), is perhaps the town's most widely-known destination. Advertised as "The Action Track of the East" and "Southern New England's premier NASCAR track", the crowds can get large and rowdy for big races (not to mention for the July 4th fireworks!)
Family entertainment centers
Somehow, some way, Seekonk manages to support three similar, mini golf-anchored family fun venues.
Outdoors
Do James V. Turner Reservoir (Seekonk Reservoir)
Great spot for largemouth bass fishing. The bulk of the reservoir is part of the Rumford neighborhood of East Providence.
Do Seacunke Sanctuary (Charles Maraian Farm)
Once a working farm owned by Armenian immigrant Charles V. Mararian (1872-1971), the town of Seekonk has owned this 27 acres of nature preserve since 1975. The sanctuary provides great hikes along the eastern bank of Central Reservoir, abutting a tiny portion of East Providence.
Buy
Malls
Seekonk's strip of US Route 6 is a mile-long string of retail park after retail park. Some of the larger parks include:
Farm stands
Groceries
Eat
Diners
Eat Country Kitchen
To get a taste of old Seekonk, have breakfast at this humble red house across from the Y on Route 44. Filled with sports memorabilia and old-school kitsch, this family-run joint serves basic, filling diner fare with a lot of heart (and coffee milk!). Locally famous for their sky-high Thanksgiving pies.
Eat Eats
Another old school diner open for breakfast and lunch. It's all decent, but the N.Y. System hot dogs are a highlight for many.
Eat Micheletti's
One more worthwhile diner, this time in North Seekonk. Known for their homemade ice cream.
Dinner
Eat Chardonnay's
Fresh and flavorful seafood paired with inventive cocktails make this restaurant the star of Seekonk's dining options. Lighter fare is available, including grilled pizzas, salads, and sandwiches.
Eat The Old Grist Mill Tavern
Emphasis on steaks, seafood, and salad bar in a reconstruction of an old, picturesque mill.
Sleep
Stay Shangri-La Motel
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