Warwick

City / town · Rhode Island

Warwick

Best timeMay–Oct
From you
Nearest airportPVD · 1 mi
Typical stay$140/night
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Overview

Warwick is a city in Rhode Island just south of Providence. It is the third largest city in the state, with 83,000 people (2020). It was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton, and played an important role in the Revolutionary War. It is popular among tourists for its colonial history and its location near beaches and saltwater bays.

10 sights · 12 things to do · 33 places to eat · 7 bars & cafés · 11 places to stay

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Best things about Warwick

Historical Warwick Museum of Art

As Warwick's largest non-profit arts organization and the area's cultural center since 1976, the Warwick Museum of Art provides a performance and exhibition space for the most talented artists, writers and performers in …

Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum

Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum

Clouds Hill has been referred to as one of Rhode Island's "hidden treasures." It is available for tours seven days a week, day or evening, but requires prior notice. It is a private home that has been kept in the family …

Aldrich Mansion

The Aldrich mansion was built in 1896 for Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. It spreads over 75 acres and overlooks Narragansett Bay. The French chateau has 70 rooms and features a long marble staircase, antique furniture, elabo…

Conimicut Point Park

This is a quiet little park by the beachside. It's nearby the Conimicut Lighthouse, and offers a beautiful shoreline that overlooks the Narragansett Bay. During low tide a sandbar connects the park to the lighthouse so y…

Pawtuxet Memorial Park

A small park that is kid and sport friendly. The park has a baseball and a soccer field for neighborhood competitions that are usually held on weekend evenings. There are also swings and a slide, along with several bench…

Goddard Memorial State Park Beach

In addition to sun bathing, the Goddard Memorial State Park beach also features swimming, surfing, boogie boarding and other water sports. The golf course features a nine-hole course which is open to the public. 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)

Jan: 4.0 in rain4"Jan: high 38°F, low 22°F38°22°JanFeb: 3.4 in rain3.4"Feb: high 40°F, low 24°F40°24°FebMar: 4.9 in rain4.9"Mar: high 48°F, low 30°F48°30°MarApr: 4.3 in rain4.3"Apr: high 59°F, low 40°F59°40°AprMay: 3.4 in rain3.4"May: high 69°F, low 49°F69°49°MayJun: 3.8 in rain3.8"Jun: high 78°F, low 59°F78°59°JunJul: 2.9 in rain2.9"Jul: high 84°F, low 65°F84°65°JulAug: 3.6 in rain3.6"Aug: high 82°F, low 64°F82°64°AugSep: 4.2 in rain4.2"Sep: high 75°F, low 56°F75°56°SepOct: 4.2 in rain4.2"Oct: high 64°F, low 45°F64°45°OctNov: 4.3 in rain4.3"Nov: high 53°F, low 36°F53°36°NovDec: 4.7 in rain4.7"Dec: high 43°F, low 28°F43°28°Dec

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 — 1 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 15 mi away. Directions

Interstate 95 passes through Warwick. Interstate 295 also passes through Warwick, with exits at for getting to the malls and other popular centers. Or if you're looking for a more scenic view of the area, US Routes 1 and 2 follow the length of the coast just off the highways in communities just like Warwick. Routes 113 and 117 also pass through Warwick and are fairly heavily-traveled. Route 2 passes through Warwick and is known for its extensive shopping.

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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $120–$150 a night (typical $140), from 6 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$160, mid-range ~$220, comfortable ~$320.

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Sample 3-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Historical Warwick Museum of Art, Goddard Memorial State Park Beach, Complements Art Gallery
  • Lunch Crusty's Pizza
  • Afternoon Warwick Public Library, Safe Harbor Cowesett - Apponaug
  • Dinner Del's Lemonade
  • Evening Bottom Line Bar & Grill

Day 2

  • Morning Aldrich Mansion, Morris Farm and Greenhouses, Pawtuxet Memorial Park
  • Lunch Dimitri's Pizzeria
  • Afternoon Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum, Salter Grove Memorial Park
  • Dinner George's Pizza
  • Evening Dave's Bar & Grill

Day 3

  • Morning Conimicut Point Park, Warwick Historical Society, Warwick City Hall
  • Lunch Gregg's Restaurant
  • Afternoon Kent County YMCA, Tennis Rhode Island.
  • Dinner Han Palace
  • Evening Hour Bar

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Mid-Range consists of mostly the chain restaurants or restaurants very similar to chains.

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    Understand

    Historically the second-largest city in the state of Rhode Island, Warwick has fallen to third place due to the growth of neighboring Cranston. While Warwick remains a "big city" by Rhode Island standards, don't be fooled: it's almost entirely suburban in character.

    The city is known for both its colonial history and its beaches; at Conimicut Point, the Providence River widens to form New England's largest estuary, Narragansett Bay, which gives the city the northernmost saltwater beaches in the Ocean State and brings many summer visitors from points north who don't want to brave the South County beach traffic. Warwick is largely defined by the water, with the city's entire eastern edge bordering the Providence River, Narragansett Bay and Greenwich Bay, and many of its attractions are on the 39-mile shoreline.

    When many Rhode Islanders hear "Warwick," they think of the residential neighborhoods full of mid-20th-century Cape Cod houses, the traffic on Post Road near the airport, and the big-box stores that line busy Route 2. This is the Warwick right off Interstate 95. But even in this sprawling city, you don't have to look very far to find a different and considerably more charming Warwick. The city is home to two popular state parks as well as a hidden-gem city park with a tranquil beach, and that's just scratching the surface. Look a little deeper and you'll find two historic lighthouses, iconic clam shacks, stunning waterfront neighborhoods, and a serene nature preserve that may be all yours.

    Its central location within Rhode Island makes Warwick a perfect home base from which to see all of this minuscule state. From the center of town, even the farthest reaches of Little Rhody can be accessed by car in under an hour. Warwick is home to Rhode Island's main airport, T.F. Green Airport, which serves the Providence and Boston areas.

    Tourist information

    Get in

    By plane

    Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport

    Go Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)

    With service from about a dozen airlines, T.F. Green offers domestic connections to numerous destinations east of the Mississippi. Despite the name, there were no international flights in 2022. Amtrak doesn't stop here, but the airport is connected to Boston via the MBTA Providence Line, which runs about 10 trains daily, one every two hours give or take. A skywalk connects the terminal with the train station, and walking between the two takes about 10 min. A one-way trip costs about $13 (2022). Car rental options are available; Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, and the like. However, rentals here tend to be more expensive than at Boston Logan. You're adjacent to the I-95 corridor, where gas stations and other traveller necessities abound.

    📍 2000 Post RoadExit 29 off Interstate 95☎ +1 401 691-2000Checked Oct 2022
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    By car

    Interstate 95 passes through Warwick. Interstate 295 also passes through Warwick, with exits at for getting to the malls and other popular centers. Or if you're looking for a more scenic view of the area, US Routes 1 and 2 follow the length of the coast just off the highways in communities just like Warwick. Routes 113 and 117 also pass through Warwick and are fairly heavily-traveled. Route 2 passes through Warwick and is known for its extensive shopping.

    By train

    Through the Warwick Intermodal Facility, the commuter rail service at T.F. Green Airport has access to the MBTA, which provides a one-stop ride to downtown Providence and Boston via the Providence/Stoughton Line.

    Get around

    • RIPTA (The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority), +1 401 781-9400. Services across all of Rhode Island. The Main RIPTA bus station is at Kennedy Plaza in Providence. The bus travels through Warwick and the rest of Rhode Island. Bus stops are placed accordingly throughout the city.
    • Rent a car:
    • Budget Rental Cars, 2000 Post Road #27
    • Enterprise, 1101 Post Road
    • Priceline, 1074 Post Road
    • Dollar Rent A Car, 700 Jefferson Boulevard
    • National Car Rental, 2053 Post Road
    • Taxi cab:
    • Apponaug Cab Inc., +1 401 737-6400
    • Airport Taxi, +1 401 737-2868
    • Bay Taxi, +1 401 461-0780
    • Best Taxi, +1 401 781-0706
    • Dave’s Taxi, +1 401 965-0070
    • Friendly Cab, +1 401 821-2500
    • A-1 Local Cab Company,+1 401 821-3338

    See

    Warwick is a very seasonal location, considering a good portion of its outdoor locations appear along the Narragansett Bay. For this reason, finding things to do can sometimes be difficult, particularly during the winter. Still Warwick is one of the state’s biggest cities and there is plenty to discover: from galleries, to villages to colonial monuments, Warwick provides a myriad of exciting places. There are many historical landmarks within Warwick because of its colonial history.

    Museums and galleries

    The museums and galleries of Warwick provide a balanced presentation of modern and historical subject matter.

    See Complements Art Gallery

    Complements Art Gallery is one of the largest art galleries in New England. The gallery features artists from all over the world in all types of media and styles. The styles range from old world traditional to contemporary. It which also offers professional art consultation and framing services, and will present the art in your home.

    📍 50 Lambert Lind Highway☎ +1 401 739-9300
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    See Historical Warwick Museum of Art

    As Warwick's largest non-profit arts organization and the area's cultural center since 1976, the Warwick Museum of Art provides a performance and exhibition space for the most talented artists, writers and performers in Rhode Island. It is the host of a wide array of cultural and artistic activities including comedy, theater, music, poetry and literature as well as monthly visual arts exhibitions. The Warwick Museum of Art was named both "Most Underappreciated Museum in Rhode Island" and "Best Place to Hear a Reading" by the 2004 Providence Phoenix Reader's Poll. The museum is the home of Bring Your Own Improv, an interactive family friendly improv group. They perform every Sunday evening at 6PM In addition, the museum offers art classes to all skill levels and ages.

    📍 3259 Post Road🕒 Tue-Sat noon-4PM💲 Free☎ +1 401 737-0010
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    See Warwick Historical Society

    The Warwick Historical Society is a museum inside of an old house. The house was built in 1786 and still has all of its original detail. The House has been restored, but the original structure is still intact. It is a nice place to be if you want to take a journey back in time and learn some of Warwick great history.

    📍 25 Roger Williams Ave☎ +1 401 467-7647
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    Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum

    See Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum

    Clouds Hill has been referred to as one of Rhode Island's "hidden treasures." It is available for tours seven days a week, day or evening, but requires prior notice. It is a private home that has been kept in the family for generations, and is now a museum and open to the public. It is a great place to visit for a look into the history of Warwick. Clouds Hill is dedicated to educating Rhode Islanders while providing them with an enjoyable experience.

    📍 4157 Post Road☎ +1 401 884-9490
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    Villages

    There are many interesting colonial villages located throughout the city of Warwick.

    • Apponaug Village Located off Route 1. Apponaug Village is a historic center settled in 1696. It was the center of trade and politics after the Revolutionary War, and was an important shipping port to Rhode Island. Today it is commonly referred to Warwick’s downtown area, and the city is actively working on improving its walkability and amenities. Included in the village are Warwick City Hall, multiple churches, and the Warwick museum.
    • Conimicut Village Anchored along West Shore Road, Conimicut Village’s history can be traced back to the founding of Warwick in 1643. It was once a fishing village, but today features Conimicut Point Park and Conimicut lighthouse. While the lighthouse is not open to the public, it is still in use and is a historical structure. Conimincut Point Park is open to the public and is a great place to visit or take a drive through on a nice summer day.
    • Pawtuxet Village Located off Broad Street at the northernmost point of the city, and shared with Cranston -- a charming bridge over the Pawtuxet River connects the two cities -- Pawtuxet Village is the oldest village in New England, and one of the first constructed in Warwick. It is where rabble-rousers once burned the British ship, The Gaspee, at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. It was also one of the stops on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves before and during the Civil War. Walking tours of the village are available to the public. The village is also home to many small shops and restaurants. Many people visit this village during the summer when they are able to take in all that the village has to offer.

    Landmarks

    See Warwick Public Library

    One of Rhode Island's finest public libraries, with special sections for teens and children. Small private rooms are available to study or work on group/individual projects. The library provides free internet access. Computers are also provided for those who may not have a personal laptop. Many programs are held at the library featuring musicians, artists, and story tellers. The Warwick Public Library also offers free museum passes to many attractions around Rhode Island and beyond. Within the library, there is a café in which many people visit during their time there.

    📍 600 Sandy Lane☎ +1 401 739-5440Checked Feb 2025
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    See Aldrich Mansion

    The Aldrich mansion was built in 1896 for Senator Nelson W. Aldrich. It spreads over 75 acres and overlooks Narragansett Bay. The French chateau has 70 rooms and features a long marble staircase, antique furniture, elaborate paintings and wood carvings. It includes a Carriage House, Caretaker’s Cottage and Boathouse.

    📍 836 Warwick Neck Avenue☎ +1 401 739-6850
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    See Warwick City Hall

    The City Hall building was built in the late 19th century and features a six-story clock tower which can be seen from miles away. Tours of the building are available. Council meetings are held at this building and open to the public.

    📍 3275 Post Road☎ +1 401 738-2000
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    • John Waterman Arnold House, 25 Roger William Circle, +1 401 467-7647. W 9AM-9PM. Home of the Warwick Historical Society, the 1786 John Waterman Arnold house is a classic clapboard structure. With many features of late 1700s architecture including a beehive oven. The house is open to the public. It is used as an educational tool for Rhode Islanders.
    • Warwick Neck Lighthouse. Built in 1827, the Warwick Neck Lighthouse is last the traditional lighthouse built in Rhode Island. The lighthouse is located along the Narragansett Bay. Though not open to the public, the lighthouse is still in use today and is an impressive sight to see.

    See Salter Grove Memorial Park

    Salter Grove is both a park and a place to sit by the sea. A lot of people come to fish by the breakwater rocks, watch boats out on the Narragansett Bay, launch their kayak, or to watch the swans and ducklings. Please be aware of the rising of the water when on the breakwater rocks because the water rises high enough to block the path back sometimes.

    Off of Narragansett Parkway
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    See Conimicut Point Park

    This is a quiet little park by the beachside. It's nearby the Conimicut Lighthouse, and offers a beautiful shoreline that overlooks the Narragansett Bay. During low tide a sandbar connects the park to the lighthouse so you can actually walk to it. It is a great place for a picnic, or to watch the water and just relax. A play ground is located inside the park, therefore, it is a great place for families to visit. Swimming in the water is not recommended due to heavy traffic of boats. At night you can see the Providence city lights, and the Mt. Hope bridge off in the distance.

    ☎ +1 401 738-2000Checked Feb 2025
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    See Pawtuxet Memorial Park

    A small park that is kid and sport friendly. The park has a baseball and a soccer field for neighborhood competitions that are usually held on weekend evenings. There are also swings and a slide, along with several benches to sit down on. The park is a nice area surrounded by mostly woods with an open sky perfect for cloud watching or relaxing.

    📍 Off of North Country Club Dr☎ +1 401 781-4600Checked Feb 2025
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    • Passeonkquiss Coveland, off of General Hawkins St. on Narragansett Parkway. Offers an open area usually for fishing and boat launching into the Bay. Marine life and vegetation along with geese and ducks can be observed here as well.
    • Posneganset Pond, off of Warwick Ave. A large pond open for fishing or swimming. It is a great place to go when the weather is nice. Be careful during the winter as this pond freezes over and can be considered dangerous.
    • Pawtuxet Cove, off of Narragansett Parkway. Located adjacent to Pawtuxet Village. A hot spot for fishing and boat launching, as well as some occasional Cove is about a mile northward of Gaspee Point through a channel.
    • Rocky Point Amusement Park Located in the heart of Warwick Neck, this amusement park was opened in 1847 by Captain William Winslow. It quickly became a hot attraction for people all around the state. The park was in its prime in the mid-1900s with such rides as a Log Flume, "Free Fall" , and a loop roller-coaster named "Corkscrew". However, in the 1990s, due to some poor business decisions, the company went bankrupt. There are no longer rides or cotton candy stands; it's now a mile-long asphalt walk-through of a piece of Rhode Island history that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Much of the park is fenced off from the public.

    Do

    Warwick provides fun activities for residents and visitors to participate in throughout the year. There are many events and places to be noted.

    Do Safe Harbor Cowesett - Apponaug

    If you are someone who loves the water and owns a boat, this is the marina for you. It's right in the heart of Apponaug, Warwick's most commonly known village, and has a beautiful view of the bay. It is surrounded by a few restaurants and is equipped with 204 slips and 30 moorings for easy come and go access.

    📍 2 Shattock Ave☎ +1 401 739-5005
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    Do Kent County YMCA

    Offers family swim and gym hours daily in addition to free childcare in the Kids Gym. Workout, swims, air bounce, board games, blocks, video games, books and hundreds of new toys available.

    📍 900 Centerville Rd🕒 5AM-10PM💲 $5☎ +1 401 828-0130
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    Do Movie theaters

    Two locations: Showcase Cinema Warwick (1200 Quaker Lane, near Division St.) and Apple Cinemas Warwick Mall (400 Bald Hill Road). Both theaters have several screens showing the most up-to-date movies, plus DLP and Dolby Digital technology, 3D movie capabilities, stadium seating, game room, free parking, and food courts. Both theaters are in walking distance of popular restaurants and shopping locations.

    🕒 Hours Vary💲 Children/senior $7.75, adult $10.50, adult matinee $8
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    Do McDermott Aquatic Center

    Public swim times vary, however, there are many times during the day that the public is welcome to swim.

    📍 975 Sandy Lane.🕒 Daily 5:30AM-9PM💲 $5 adults, $3 for children 5-17, and free for children under 5 years old
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    Do Tennis Rhode Island.

    Offers 6 indoor tennis courts. They are available from $18-25 an hour. Equipment rentals, locker rooms, and showers are also provided to people using the facilities

    📍 636 Centerville Road
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    Do Teamworks Warwick

    The facility is 80,000 square feet that offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. There are youth sports leagues, camps, adult sports leagues, special events.

    📍 170 Jefferson Boulevard
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    Events and places

    Do Morris Farm and Greenhouses

    Founded in 1915, this 43-acre farm is an oasis in bustling suburbia. Morris Farm offers seasonal activities ranging from holiday decoration making in December to hayrides and a corn maze in October and also hosts school tours, birthday parties. Lines form at the farm stand which sells fresh, local produce. Locals often leave it up to Mrs. Morris to make their holiday pies and side dishes.

    📍 2779 Warwick Avetake exit 10 off of Rt 95, Right onto Rt 117 continue 4.6 mi, Left on Warwick Ave 0.3 mi🕒 Spring: Sun-Wed 9AM-5PM, Thu-Sat 9AM-6PM
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    • Gaspee Days Festival The Gaspee Days Festival is held over Memorial Day weekend. It celebrates the history of Warwick’s colonial villages and features an arts and crafts fair, costume contests, a golf scramble, fireworks, and a reenactment of the burning of The Gaspee. There is also an essay contest, proclamation ceremony, colonial encampment, road race, parade and raffle.
    • Summer Concert Series, +1 401 738-2000 x6504. The summer concert series features a variety of artists. The events are held at various parks in Warwick on Wednesday nights from Mid-June to Mid-August.
    • Warwick Heritage Trail The Warwick Heritage Trail provides numerous routes for sightseers to follow throughout the state. The trail runs from upper Narragansett Bay to the western hills of Rhode Island, and includes numerous historical sites along the way.
    • Conimicuit Beach, Off of West Shore Rd., Conimicuit Beach offers a relaxing view and small park. In the summer a lemonade truck is a constant sight, and so are families flying kites, children in the playground and couples watching the sunset from one of the many benches overlooking the ocean.
    • Oakland Beach This location offers a sea wall and extensive free beach access. There are festivals and carnivals that take place throughout the summer and visitors can take part in casual and fine dining right on the boardwalk. The park is great for children to play on. Surrounding the beach there are many restaurants so you won't go hungry. A baseball field and Basketball Court is on the way out of the beach.

    Do Rocky Point Walking Path

    An amusement park that opened in 1847. The park has re-opened as a mile-long asphalt walk-through that overlooks Narragansett Bay.

    📍 30 Rocky Point Ave.
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    • Warwick Cove, Wharf Road. Boating is one of the most popular activities in the summer in Warwick, since the city is set along 39 miles of coast. In Warwick Cove, sailors can pilot their own crafts, rent one, or take instructions. Fishing for marine and freshwater fish is also very popular here.
    • Buckeye Brook Marsh and Pine Tree Preserve, Draper Avenue. The Buckeye Brook empties freshwater into the southwestern end of Mill Cove, creating a large salt marsh. The brook houses herring, mute swans and herons. The pine tree preserve borders the salt march.
    • Warwick City Park/Buttonwoods Beach, Asylum Rd., +1 401 738-2000 x6404. The 126-acre beaches of Buttonwoods once hosted parties in the 1800s that popularized New England clambakes. Today the park features bike paths, nature trails, open fields, and sandy beaches. In addition, there is a dog park with separate sections for large and small dogs.

    Do Goddard Memorial State Park Beach

    In addition to sun bathing, the Goddard Memorial State Park beach also features swimming, surfing, boogie boarding and other water sports. The golf course features a nine-hole course which is open to the public. The park also provides hiking trails, an equestrian show area, bird watching activities and a performing arts center.

    📍 1095 Ives Road☎ +1 401 884-2010
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    Do Mickey Stevens Sports Complex

    The Mickey Stevens Sports Complex features two bocce courts, two basketball courts, six tennis courts, a baseball field, an indoor pool, and a jogging track. Two indoor ice rinks for year-round skating, except for a few weeks each year when a dog show is hosted.

    📍 975 Sandy Lane☎ +1 738 2000-0173
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    • Winslow Fields in between West Shore Rd. and Main Ave. Winslow Fields are a popular location for mainly a Girl's Softball League, but also sports a soccer field across the street. The baseball area has more than 5 fields, all with dugouts and the standard baseball diamond. When league games aren't in session, the fields are open for public use but strictly prohibit any sort of animal to accompany you. In the center of all the fields is a snack stand that only runs during league games, but when it is open it is a quick, delicious substitute for the fast food joints in the area. Along with fully functional restrooms there is also a playground area for younger children of the area.

    Golf

    Do Warwick Country Club

    An 18-hole, private course which offers beautiful views of Narragansett and East Greenwich Bay. It has a great facility complete with practice areas, multiple clay and hard top tennis courts, and a swimming pool.

    📍 394 Narragansett Bay Ave☎ +1 401 737-9878
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    Do Valley Country Club

    Valley is a championship course with 18 holes to challenge a golfer at any level. Although it is a private course, they are constantly offering deals for members to bring in people from the outside. Greens fees M-F: 18 holes- $50, 9-holes- $25 and weekends/holidays: 18-holes- $60, 9-holes $30.

    📍 251 New London Ave☎ +1 401 821-1115
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    Buy

    Warwick has gone from being a small suburb of Providence to becoming a busy city in itself. Many major retail chains have moved into locations in Warwick as it is in the center of the state, but more accessible than Providence.

    Bald Hill Rd, RI Rt. 2, has become a retail hotspot. The Warwick stretch of Rt. 2, is littered with chain restaurants and retail stores. Along the stretch are Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes and Noble, Target, and more. They are part of number of large outdoor shopping centers, within a few miles of one another. All are located a short drive from the Warwick Mall, but traffic is often heavy.

    Warwick Mall

    Shop Warwick Mall

    The Warwick Mall offers a variety of stores including Macy's, JCPenney, Target, Old Navy, American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, Brookstone, Express, Foot Locker and GameStop. There is a carousel and food court in the main entrance of the mall, which offers fast food restaurants like Subway, Burger King, Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts, and more. In the surrounding plaza around the mall, there is a Showcase Cinemas, Longhorn Steakhouse, Red Robin, and Fat Belly's Pub.

    📍 400 Bald Hill Rd☎ +1 401 732-2160
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    Shop Dave's Marketplace

    Dave's Marketplace is local, family-run business that is expanding quickly. Dave's has long been "the other market" in Warwick. The often sell fruits, vegetables and other products from local growers and manufacturers.

    📍 18 Airport Rd☎ +1 401 738-8300
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    Shop Sandy Lane Meat Market

    Offers fresh deli fare and an array of locally grown produce.

    📍 459 Sandy Ln☎ +1 401 737-4246
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    Shop Ocean State Job Lot

    Known as the "home of adventure shopping", Job Lot is a Rhode Island grown company that sells almost anything imaginable at low prices. At the Buttonwoods location they have a great food section that offers many unfamiliar, but delicious items at close-out prices. Other departments include automotive, pet supplies, home goods, clothing, stationary, gifts, toys, seasonal, and health & beauty.

    📍 3030 West Shore Rd🕒 Mon-Sat 8AM-9PM, Sun 9AM-8PM☎ +1 401 739-6821
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    Shop Ross-Simons

    Next to the Warwick Mall. A large jewelry store.

    📍 136 Lambert Lind Highway☎ +1 401 738-6700
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    Eat

    Budget

    Eat Crusty's Pizza

    Mediterranean / GreekPizza$

    Closed Monday, Crusty's serves delicious pizza with a Greek touch along with grinders, trojan horses, and more. Friendly staff with a real "personal" atmosphere.

    📍 1331 Warwick Ave☎ +1 401 463-5123
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    • Dear Hearts Ice Cream, Open seasonally (usually beginning in late April) with three locations around Warwick (Pawtuxet Village, Norwood, and Wildes Corner) serving delicious and reasonably priced soft serve, cones, and cups of ice cream in additional to milkshakes. A wide variety of flavors.

    Eat Del's Lemonade

    $

    Open seasonally. Del's is more than a Rhode Island tradition: it is a way of life. Each spring lines form as Del's Lemonade stand opens its doors. A favorite outing for many Rhode Islanders is to get Del's and take a stroll on one of the local beaches. To avoid looking like a tourist make sure you drink it like the locals. Since Del's lemonade is a soft frozen drink, many tourists tend to ask for a spoon or straw. Every Rhode Islander knows that you squeeze the cup from the bottom in the palm of your hand as you drink.

    📍 2050 Warwick Avenue
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    Eat Dimitri's Pizzeria

    PizzaAmerican$

    Great little pizza place to bring the kids. Has an old school diner feel with the best tasting pizza around.

    📍 2105 Warwick Ave🕒 Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM☎ +1 401 732-3838
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    Eat Gregg's Restaurant

    SeafoodSteakhouseBurgers$

    Big portions and huge slices of homemade desserts. The menu consists of mostly American-style food such as salads, burgers, sandwiches, and all kinds of different seafood, poultry or steak entrees. There is a service bar in the kitchen for alcoholic drinks. This restaurant is most known for its complimentary dinner rolls and deli pickles. These pickles are not the ordinary pickles you are thinking of, they are made with a secret recipe that will make you coming back for more. After your meal, you should not leave this place until you try a slice of Gregg’s dessert: their famous Chocolate Layer Cake, Apple Crisp, or their special Toffee Crunch Cake. Each slice is around $6.00 and they are absolutely big enough to split between two people.

    📍 1359 Post Rd
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    Eat Han Palace

    ChineseAsian$

    Han Palace serves Cantonese, Szechuan & Hunan cuisine, take-out orders & exotic drinks. This little, nondescript restaurant is a local secret. It is less flashy than its neighboring Asian restaurants but offers much more authenticity, value and hospitality. This restaurant has an online menu, takes reservations and takes credit cards.

    📍 2470 West Shore Rd🕒 Sun-Thu 11:30AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-11PM☎ +1 401 738-2238
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    Eat Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House

    Seafood$

    Best doughboys, chowder and clam cakes around. In the summer expect to wait in line for a long time, especially during the carnival or holidays. Order online for pickup. Famous for New England clam chowder and clam cakes. Come to this location to enjoy the food and the view of the Narragansett Bay.

    📍 889 Oakland Beach Ave☎ +1 401 783-5608
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    Eat Islander Restaurant

    Chinese$

    Limited deliveries available. Offers party-sized containers of favorites. Multi-winner of RI Monthly Magazine's "Best Chinese Restaurant" Award.

    📍 2318 West Shore Rd🕒 Sun-Thu 11AM-10:30PM, Fri Sat 11AM-11:30PM☎ +1 401 738-9861
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    Eat Jade Dragon Restaurant

    ChineseAmerican$

    Large menu includes Chinese and American cuisine. They are fairly priced. Their employees are very friendly and provide a welcoming atmosphere.

    📍 1982 Warwick Ave☎ +1 401 732-9595
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    • Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget-friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.

    Eat Spike's Junkyard Dogs

    German / EuropeanAmerican$

    Spike's offers all-beef hot dog selections like "The Patriot Dog" and "The German Shepherd" on soft homemade buns somewhere between a traditional hot-dog bun and a sub roll, as well as subs, salads, and fried finger foods. Fun atmosphere that is great for families.

    📍 1623 Warwick Ave🕒 Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri Sat 11AM-1:30AM, Sun noon-10PM☎ +1 401 732-5858
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    Eat Sunnyside Restaurant

    Breakfast / Brunch$

    Sunnyside has large servings for a low price. It's across from Warwick Veterans High School. It is a hot spot for the locals to come and grab breakfast, no matter what time of day it is. It's got the largest omelettes in the area and "loaded" hash-browns that are nearly impossible to compete with.

    📍 2428 West Shore Rd☎ +1 401 739-0199
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    Mid-range

    Mid-Range consists of mostly the chain restaurants or restaurants very similar to chains.

    Eat Chelo's of Warwick, Inc.

    American$$

    Great selection of classic American cuisine. Part of Rhode Island's largest family-owned restaurant chain.

    📍 2225 Post Rd☎ +1 401 737-7299
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    Eat Chelo's Waterfront Bar & Grill

    American$$

    Seasonal. Great selection of classic American cuisine, plus a beautiful view of the Greenwich Bay. Part of Rhode Island's largest family-owned restaurant chain. Live bands and entertainment are featured on the weekends during the summer. It is a great place to bring the family and enjoy the nice weather.

    📍 1 Masthead Dr☎ +1 401 884-3000
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    Eat Dave's Bar & Grill

    American$$

    Home of the "infamous" grilled cheese, Dave's offers standard pub fare at reasonable prices. Huge selection of beers available including over 40 draft beers, single malts, and wines. Dave's regularly carries the seasonal beers. Plenty of TVs to watch the game or just hang out and play some pool.

    📍 2339 Post Rd☎ +1 401 739-7444
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    Eat Greenwood Inn Inc

    ItalianSeafoodAmerican$$

    Serves American, seafood, and Italian cuisine. A great place to go for a family or to watch the game. The prices are reasonable and alcohol is served.

    📍 1350 Jefferson Blvd☎ +1 401 738-3334
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    Eat Ironworks Tavern

    American$$

    Step back into history and visit the Ironworks Tavern. Here you can experience the best contemporary American cuisine. The restaurant is in the original main office building of the Rhode Island Malleable Iron Works factory.

    📍 697 Jefferson Boulevard☎ +1 401 739-5111
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    Eat Lemongrass

    Chinese$$

    They serve Chinese cuisine by picking only the freshest and natural ingredients to make their food healthier. A great family-owned business. Dine in or take out.

    📍 1138 Post Road☎ +1 401 941-1388
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    Eat Libiations Restaurant

    AmericanBreakfast / Brunch$$

    Located inside the Radisson Hotel, the Libiations Restaurant offers fine dining at a great prove. They offer fine cuisine slecions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu showcases contemporary American cuisine with New England taste.

    📍 2081 Post Road☎ +1 401 739-3000
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    Eat Rigatoni's Family Restaurant

    Pizza$$

    This restaurant has a wonderful setting. Food is great, affordable and comes in huge portions. Known for pizza and calzones. They also sell red sauce and soup by the quart. Don’t forget to bring a few quarters for the mini juke box at each booth.

    📍 1229 Warwick Ave☎ +1 401 463-5580
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    • Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere. Great ribs and steaks. This restaurant is a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.

    Eat Thai Excursion

    ThaiVegan / VegetarianVegetarian options$$

    A restaurant and bar at a medium price range. This restaurant offers authentic Thai dishes, and their own take on Thai-styled curry. Vegetarian friendly. Has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere.

    📍 1565 Post Rd🕒 Mon–Sat 11:30AM–10PM, Sun 3PM–9PM☎ +1 401 921-5582
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    Eat Tree House Tavern

    Breakfast / Brunch$$

    Evolved from a flower creations company to a restaurant, they serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, cocktails, and dinner. The 1860s farmhouse and their new barn set the perfect tone to get away and relax.

    📍 1094 Centerville Road☎ +1 401 821-1105
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    Eat UNO Chicago Grille,

    ItalianAmerican$$

    This restaurant is next to the mall. They offer American and Italian cuisine. It is a great place to watch the game at the bar or enjoy a nice date. The prices are reasonable.

    📍 399 Bald Hill Road☎ +1 401 738-5610
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    Splurge

    Eat Crow's Nest Restaurant

    $$$

    The servers are fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable. The view is beautiful, and you get a lot of food for your money. One of the best places to do lunch. Go early and you won't have to wait.

    📍 288 Arnolds Neck Dr☎ +1 401 732-6575
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    Eat Shogun Steak & Seafood

    JapaneseSeafoodSteakhouse$$$

    Sushi is served. Hibachi style restaurant. On the expensive side, but definitely worth it. Interesting to watch them cook in front of you.

    📍 76 Jefferson Blvd☎ +1 401 270-3608
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    Drink

    Drink Picasso's Pizza (Picasso's Pub)

    Pizza

    Cheap, good food and cheap, good drinks, Picasso's has what you're looking for every night of the week. Karaoke on Thursdays and a permanent feeling of being with friends, Picasso's is a local sports bar hotspot that you should catch at least one home game in their hole-in-the-wall

    📍 2323 Warwick Ave☎ +1 401 739-5030
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    Sleep

    Stay Best Western Airport Inn

    📍 2138 Post Road
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    Stay Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Providence Airport Warwick

    📍 1940 Post Rd💲 $140☎ +1 401-732-0900
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    Stay Homewood Suites by Hilton

    📍 33 International Way💲 $150 & $170☎ +1 401 738-0008
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    Stay Hilton Garden Inn

    Small refrigerators, microwaves & coffee pots in the room. Lobby has apples & cookies. Business center, workout room, indoor pool. Iron Works Tavern connected to hotel.

    📍 1 Thurber St
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    Stay safe

    Warwick is a very safe community and little violence or crime is committed. Feeling safe in this city is something that you don’t have to worry about.

    Go next

    If you're looking for additional activities just outside of Warwick some additional places of interest include AMF Lanes (1450 Elmwood Ave, Cranston) and Roger Williams Park (also accessible from Elmwood Ave.) The Providence Place Mall is 20 minutes away and is a great destination for shopping as the mall is larger than the one in Warwick.

    Adjacent Providence or nearby Newport make good next destinations.

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