Johnston

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• Central Landfill 65 Shun Pike. +1 401-942-1430 . This is worth the time even if it just to drive by. Not just a dump, the landfill is a state of the art facility often visited by other sanitation experts. If you are lucky enough to be visiting from April through October tours are offered two days each month. Consult the website to obtain days and scheduling information.

See Clemence-Irons House

The Clemence-Irons House is an important historic colonial stone-ender built in 1691. The house was donated to the local preservation society Historic New England in 1947 and was restored to its historical appearance. It now operates as a museum. The Clemence-Irons House is among the oldest buildings in Rhode Island, and is the 6th oldest in Providence County. The building is a rare example of a stone-ender style house. Come see the house, and enter the museum for a modest fee if visiting during the summer months.

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• Go for a walk around the pond at Johnston Memorial Park. The park is located on Hartford Ave.close to the center of town. Every evening, the walking path is filled with people of all ages getting their daily exercise. It's a pleasant walk but leave the animals at home, no dogs allowed! The park includes three baseball fields and two basketball courts for visitors in addition to, two playgrounds. The rec hods many different camps for children ranging from basketball to softball. Besides enjoying Johnston Memorial Park during the Spring/Summer, they have two very notable Fall events as well. The first Fall event is Apple Fest. Apple Fest is a family friendly event consisting of fun for the whole family. There are games for children and prize-winning raffles with excellent prizes! Also, enjoy freshly baked apple pies, apple crisp, and apple bread! The second notable Fall event is the Johnston Memorial Park Spooky Walk. This is the perfect event for young children! It consists of a haunted walk through the park trails with many spooky characters! It is a very popular event and provides Halloween fun for the children! Visit http://www.johnstonrec.com/ for more information on park events!
• St. Rocco's Feast and Our Lady of Grace Feast. Visit during the month of August and September and you may get the chance to attend the annual Feasts. Always held during August and September, the easiest way to know the dates is to drive by the church on Atwood Ave and George Waterman ave. The banner across the road signals to everyone driving by that it is time to enjoy the rides, the food, the games, the beer garden and more food. Reflecting the strong Italian culture of this community, one can find everything from pastas to cannollis at the feast. The big draw are the doughboys made by the parishioners, Order yours with sugar if you must, but better to try one with "gravy" and cheese The "gravy" is tomato sauce and the "cheese" grated Parmigiano-Romano. Bring a box if you want to take some food home: they don't do take-out!

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If you are looking for some good Italian food, Johnston is the place. Check out any of the bakeries in town and get some pizza strips. Not a slice, a strip. Served cold with sauce only, wrapped in wax paper. If you are in the mood for a more formal dinner, there are several places to choose from.

• Luigi's Restaurant 1357 Hartford Ave. +1 401-861-3850. An upscale Italian restaurant that also offers a take out section and cafe option. There are also several large rooms for functions.
• Pat's Restaurant 1200 Hartford Ave. +1 401-273-1444. This is a nice family restaurant with huge portions and homemade pastas.

• Brewed Awakenings, 1577 Atwood Ave. Brewed Awakenings Coffee House is a wonderful place to relax after a long day. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or even a smoothie with friends in the cozy, quiet environment. Brewed also offers sandwiches and desserts.

Drink

• Bishop Hill Tavern 2868 Hartford Ave, +1 401-934-0097. This is your typical neighborhood bar with a twist. The food is amazing! If you are feeling a bit shy entering a bar for dinner, they offer a dining room in the back but it is usually empty. There is something about the chatter of the neighborhood folks at the end of a long day, the ball games on the TV, the dart board on the wall and the keno screen that draws even the most reluctant visitors.

Sleep

• Skyview Motor Inn 2880 Hartford Ave +1 401-934-1188. A classic American motel. Nightly rate is $60.00. Nothing fancy here, but if you are looking to save money and just need a place to sleep, this is a good choice.
• Bel-Air Motor Inn, 2154 Hartford Avenue, +1 401 934-9889