Overview
Glocester is a town of 10,000 people (2020) in Providence County, Rhode Island.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 8 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Glocester
Pulaski Memorial State Park
The recreation park is 100 acres and part of the 4000 acres that makes up the George Washington Management Area. The park offers something for everyone including hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing or swimming in Pe…
Echo Lake
Echo Lake is one of the largest lakes in Glocester and one of the most popular for boating. The boat ramp is easily accessible and the area also provides plenty of onshore fishing spots. Swimming in this area is not reco…
Heritage Park
Heritage Park offers hiking trails that are great for children and short in length. The longest trail is about 1½ miles and along it you will find picnic tables, a play area and a Shepard's hut.
Town Pound
This historical stone enclosure was built in 1749 and is the oldest pound that still stands in all of America. This site was built to contain stray livestock, and has been preserved and protected.
Melody Hill Country Club
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 — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
- ORH Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester — 28 mi away. Directions
By car Route 44 (Putnam Pike) will take you through a large portion of Glocester and will lead you to the heart of Chepachet, the historical town that resides here. From I-95N take 295N to exit 7B onto Route 44W. Follow Route 44W through Smithfield, once you have passed Powder Mill Creamery (on your right) you have crossed into Glocester. Continue to follow Route 44W for several miles, once you reach the first and only traffic light you are located in the center of Chepachet. If you decide to follow Route 44W through the rest of Glocester you will reach Putnam Connecticut within 10 miles.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $14–$20 a night (typical $20), from 3 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $7 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$40, mid-range ~$70, comfortable ~$120.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Pulaski Memorial State Park, Echo Lake, Heritage Park
- Lunch Aegean Pizza
- Afternoon Town Pound, Melody Hill Country Club
- Dinner Chepachet Deli
- Evening Stick's 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
Glocester contains the villages of Chepachet and Harmony.
Get in
By car Route 44 (Putnam Pike) will take you through a large portion of Glocester and will lead you to the heart of Chepachet, the historical town that resides here. From I-95N take 295N to exit 7B onto Route 44W. Follow Route 44W through Smithfield, once you have passed Powder Mill Creamery (on your right) you have crossed into Glocester. Continue to follow Route 44W for several miles, once you reach the first and only traffic light you are located in the center of Chepachet. If you decide to follow Route 44W through the rest of Glocester you will reach Putnam Connecticut within 10 miles.
Get around
Driving is the best way to get around Glocester, especially if you are seeking out access to hiking trails, fishing areas and boat ramps, and swimming areas since some of these attractions are not located along the main route (Route 44; Putnam Pike). The historical town of Chepachet is easily accessible by foot. You can walk across the town in less than an hour.
See
See Pulaski Memorial State Park
The recreation park is 100 acres and part of the 4000 acres that makes up the George Washington Management Area. The park offers something for everyone including hiking trails, picnicking areas, fishing or swimming in Peck Pond which is one of the best places to enjoy a swim in the area. The park has bathrooms and offers a pavilion however reservations are required for its use. Hunting is allowed during open seasons so orange is a must while enjoying a stroll through the miles of trails that run through the protected area.
See Echo Lake (Pascoag Reservoir)
Echo Lake is one of the largest lakes in Glocester and one of the most popular for boating. The boat ramp is easily accessible and the area also provides plenty of onshore fishing spots. Swimming in this area is not recommended.
See Heritage Park
Heritage Park offers hiking trails that are great for children and short in length. The longest trail is about 1½ miles and along it you will find picnic tables, a play area and a Shepard's hut.
See Town Pound
This historical stone enclosure was built in 1749 and is the oldest pound that still stands in all of America. This site was built to contain stray livestock, and has been preserved and protected.
Do
Events
Place Ancient and Horrible's Parade
The parade began in 1926 and has been an annual event ever since. It is held each year on the 4th of July at 4PM.
Buy
Eat
Eat Aegean Pizza
This great pizza parlor offers a variety of subs, fried foods and specialty pizzas. Delivery is available to anywhere in Glocester however delivery charges may apply.
Eat Chepachet Deli
Chepachet deli offers a variety of subs, pizzas, calzones and the famous NY system wieners. They use Boar's Head products and real Willow Tree Chicken Salad. Local delivery is available.
Eat DePetrillo's Pizza and Bakery
The great bakery provides homemade pizza stripes, party pizzas, hot pizzas, calzones and rolls. They have a variety of items ready to be purchased or you can call in and place a specific order. Wine, pepper and egg biscuits and assorted cookies and pastries are baked fresh every day.
Eat Dino's Park-n-Shop
The market will provide you with all of your grocery needs. There is a great bakery to indulge your sweet tooth and a deli that provides ready to eat meals and made on the spot deli sandwiches.
Eat Gentlemen Farmer Restaurant
The diner is best known by the locals for its great breakfast menu which is available all day, every day. A full menu including lunch and dinner plates are also available every day.
Eat Pinewood Pub
The pub offers a relaxing atmosphere and a full menu that will appeal to anyone's appetite. If you’re a pizza lover the pub offers create your own pizza and several signature pizzas that are unique to the restaurant and intriguing to try.
Eat Tavern on Main (Stagecoach Tavern)
Originally known as the Stagecoach Tavern this historical place was built in the early 1700s and remarkably has been kept in its original form. Step back into time and experience the taverns historical nature and feel while dining around artefacts that are hundreds of years old and sitting in a place that is thought to be haunted by the ancestors of Chepachet.
Drink
Drink Stick's Tavern
Stick's offers great live entertainment and karaoke nights and provides and outdoor area equipped with lots of picnic tables and a large fire pit. Noted as one of the most popular bars in town you are sure to meet lots of locals and hear some great local bands perform their finest hits.
Sleep
Stay George Washington Memorial Camping Area
The campground is open from the second Sa in April till Memorial Day in Oct. The campground is along Bowdish Lake and offers its campers a swimming area, miles of hiking trails through preserved forests, fishing areas and a boat ramp that is easily accessible.
Stay Glocester Motor Inn
Stay Oak Leaf Family Campground
The campground offers RV and tented sites, a horseshoe pit, a playground, showers, a camp store, recreation hall, an outdoor swimming pool and is pet friendly.
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