Overview
Kent County is in central Rhode Island. It extends from the western border with Connecticut to Narragansett Bay. The County was established in 1750. It spans 188 square miles and has a population of nearly 170,000 people. It is host to Rhode Island’s main airport T.F Green (PVD). The county is predominantly suburban and has coastal and woodland areas.
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Best things about Kent County
Arcadia Management Area
Great area open year round for those looking to get back to nature. Great hiking, mountain biking, camping, and fishing grounds.
Johnson’s Pond
Large pond open to gas and electric powered boats. Great fishing and amazing fireworks on the fourth of July.
Warwick City Park
The park consists of 120 acres full of base ball fields, basketball and tennis courts. The park also contains a life-guarded beachfront and three mile paved biking and walking path through the woods.
Goddard Memorial State Park
Great Park located on the Warwick/ East Greenwich line. Containing large fields equestrian grazing areas and trails for people and horses. A relaxing secluded beach spans the border of the park.
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 — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 19 mi away. Directions
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) located in the heart of Warwick in Kent County and off of exit 13 on I-95. The airport has flight to and from all over the continental U.S. and has connectors to Logan the international airport in Boston.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Warwick — Historical Warwick Museum of Art, Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum, Aldrich Mansion.
- Day 2: East Greenwich — New England Wireless and Steam Museum, Goddard Memorial State Park, Bernet Marvel House.
- Day 3: Coventry — Paine House, Nathanael Greene Homestead Museum, Read School House.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Food for you
Try some donuts at the original Iggy’s Doughboys and Chowder House in Warwick or standard American fare at Dan's Place in West Grenwich.
What to ask about, for your diet
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Places in Kent County
Get in
By plane
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) located in the heart of Warwick in Kent County and off of exit 13 on I-95. The airport has flight to and from all over the continental U.S. and has connectors to Logan the international airport in Boston.
By car
For those on I-95 exits 5 through 14 will put you in the county. Route 3 follows a similar path through the county that runs farther into Coventry. Route 102 runs through west Greenwich and Coventry and meets up with Rt. 117 in Coventry, which can be taken eastward towards West Warwick and Warwick or westward toward the Connecticut line.
Get around
- R.I.P.T.A., 401-781-9400. Buses have routes all around Rhode Island. During the summer on days with very poor air quality they offer free bus rides to the public
- Apponaug Cab Inc, 401-737-6400, offers service from the airport to locations around Kent County.
- Aero Airport Limousine Services, 401-737-2868 Good for those looking to splurge on a trip or a night out.
See
See Arcadia Management Area
Great area open year round for those looking to get back to nature. Great hiking, mountain biking, camping, and fishing grounds.
See Johnson’s Pond
Large pond open to gas and electric powered boats. Great fishing and amazing fireworks on the fourth of July.
See Warwick City Park
The park consists of 120 acres full of base ball fields, basketball and tennis courts. The park also contains a life-guarded beachfront and three mile paved biking and walking path through the woods.
See Goddard Memorial State Park
Great Park located on the Warwick/ East Greenwich line. Containing large fields equestrian grazing areas and trails for people and horses. A relaxing secluded beach spans the border of the park.
Do
For some great country music with line dancing, try the Mishnok Barn in West Greenwich.
Eat
Try some donuts at the original Iggy’s Doughboys and Chowder House in Warwick or standard American fare at Dan's Place in West Grenwich.
Drink
For an Irish pub experience on the waterfront, try McKinley's Pub in East Grenwich.
Cities and towns
- Coventry
- East Greenwich
- Warwick
- West Greenwich
- West Warwick
Nearby
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City / town · 21 listings · 7 mi away
Exeter
City / town · 19 listings · 8 mi away
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City / town · 69 listings · 9 mi away
Wickford
City / town · 63 listings · 10 mi away
Quonset Point
City / town · 4 listings · 10 mi away
Johnston
City / town · 8 listings · 11 mi away
Arcadia Wildlife Management Park
Park · 11 mi away
North Kingstown
City / town · 60 listings · 12 mi away
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