The area's history and settlement was not shaped by mills like much of Rhode Island, but by mining and quarrying, logging, and manufacturing. But desipite what may sound like heavy industry, Glocester has settled down into a quiet rural life for its ten thousand residents.

The "Ancients and Horribles Parade" is held every fourth of July -- it's a bit irreverent for a patriotic state like Rhode Island, but it's a whole lot of fun.

Glocester includes the villages of Chepachet, Clarkvile, West Glocester, Westcott, Cherry Valley Beach, Cherry Valley, Harmony, and Spring Grove. Outdoorsmen like the wildlife management areas and stocked lakes in the town.

For food, we highly recommend The Purple Cat, in Chepachet, though there are many excellent choices for food in the area.

A good website for the area is at www.northcountryri.com

Golf and Country Clubs

Melody Hill Golf Course

Hotels and Motels

Stagecoach Tavern

White Rock Motel

Liquor Stores

Christys Liquors

Christys Liquors

Organizations

Glocester Heritage Society

Pubs and Taverns

Gautreaus

Sticks Tavern

White Horse Sports Pub

Restaurants

Cadys Inn

Chesters

Europa

Gentleman Farmer Restaurant

Purple Cat Restaurant

Stateline Restaurant

Restaurants - Pizza

Tracys Village Pizza

Tourism Boards

Glocester Business Association

Glocester Community Profile from RIEDC

Glocester town offices

Websites

North Country RI

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