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Tiverton Four Corners Becoming a Mecca for Arts, Entertainment, and Dining

From antiques and fine art to decorative crafts and fine dining, Tiverton Four Corners is rapidly emerging into a cultural and entertainment mecca. In 1974, this special area was placed on the National Register of historic sites. This rural village's history dates from the 17th Century, but its attractions are growing every year.

Part of the attraction of Four Corners is the way it has deliberately retained its rural charm and old New England character. One of the moving forces behind the growing popularity of the Coastal Villages area has been Jim and Rosalind Weir. For the last 20 years, they have been renovating several of the historic homes as well as building new buildings which are compatible with the historic setting. Their goal is to create a unique specialty environment in this picturesque New England village.

Today visitors can enjoy concerts, art exhibits, theater, art classes and other family events or shop in a gourmet food store, three gift and antique shops, a nationally acclaimed art dealer, a garden ornament store, children's toy and clothing stores, a needlepoint shop, an antique lantern shop and an ice cream store.

Although previously known primarily as a summer community, it's clear now that the charming New England village of Tiverton Four Corners is truly emerging as a year-round destination.