This Is The Most Hippie Town In Rhode Island And You Need To Visit

There are a lot of wonderfully laid-back towns in Rhode Island that could qualify as hippie havens. For our purposes, we are defining a hippie as someone who is down to earth and unpretentious, interested in fresh, natural food, supports music and the arts, and enjoys natures beauty in the great outdoors. Although many communities in Rhode Island hold those values, we are nominating Warren as the most hippie town in Rhode Island. Warren has a low-key attitude and is filled with antique stores, funky galleries and shops, and amazing restaurants. Here are a few more reasons why Warren deserves the title.

Facebook/ In Your Ear!

Warren is one of the few towns in Rhode Island with its own genuine record store, and that's In Your Ear! In Your Ear! has been going strong for 35 years, catering to the needs of vinyl enthusiasts all over the state.

Facebook/ Hope & Main

Hope & Main is a non-profit to help local entrepreneurs jump-start their food-related businesses. Located in a historic former school building, Hope & Main brings food producers, farmers, and fishermen together to connect and thrive. They host a monthly "Meet Your Maker" event where you can eat, drink, and shop locally.

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Imagine Gifts

Warren has 4 of the cows from the famous Cow Parade art installation that has been going on worldwide since 1999. They live at

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The scenic East Bay Bike path winds through Warren and takes you north to Providence and south to Bristol. It's a great way to get exercise on your wonderfully non-polluting bicycle.

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Warren is home to

Facebook/ Made In Warren

Just one of the many unique shops in Warren, Made In Warren is an artists collaborative. They offer unique artwork and gifts by over 40 local artists, and all profits go directly into the artist's pockets.

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On Sundays in the warmer months, Hope & Main hosts an amazing farmers market. It's complete with fresh produce from local farmers, chefs serving up their signature dishes, and live music.

Eli's Kitchen

Looking for an incredible variety of locally sourced dishes? Eli's Kitchen also has vegan choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Facebook/ The Event Room at Cutler Mills

This is where craftsmen, artisans, events, and business all collide. Cutler Mills is a restored 1868 complex that is home to an incredibly diverse group of entrepreneurs and artists.

Tom's Market

Warren is lucky enough to have a Tom's Markets located at Cutler Mills. With its fresh meats and produce and homey atmosphere, it's a hippie shopping haven.

Facebook/ The Coffee Depot

The Coffee Depot is a local gathering spot that regularly features local artists and musicians and open mics in addition to serving up house ground coffee, freshly baked breads and treats, and homemade soups.

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The Collaborative is an non-profit, all-volunteer arts organization that gives space to local artists, hosts gallery nights, and master classes to create a thriving arts community in Warren.

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And when it comes time for wholesome summer fun with the kids or quiet, meditative relaxation, Warren Town Beach is the ideal spot.

The unofficial town motto of “Keep Warren Weird” is just one more reason for it to earn the hippie title. What is your favorite thing about Warren? Share it with us in the comments, and tell us what town you would nominate as the most hippie town.