Cranston Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
About Cranston
Formerly known as Pawtuxet, the city is bordered by the City of Warwick and the Town of West Warwick to the south, and the Town of Scituate to the west. Part of the Providence County, Cranston is home to 3½ miles of shoreline of the Providence River—which opens up to Naragansett Bay. Cranston was established from a part of Providence in 1754, but it was not until 1910 that it was designated a city. The climate is temperate, reaching highs of 105°F in the summer and lows of -5°F in the winter.
Top Attractions in Cranston
Explore the best things to see and do in Cranston:
- ★Alpine Country Club
- ★Bowlero Cranston
- ★Budlong Pool
- ★Confreda Greenhouses and Farms
- ★Cranston Country Club
- ★Cranston Public Library
- ★Cranston Track and Field
- ★Cranston Veteran's Memorial Ice Rink
Where to Eat in Cranston
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Athena's
- 🍴Athenian Deli
- 🍴Caffe Itri
- 🍴Calvitto's Pizza & Bakery
- 🍴Campanella's
- 🍴Chelo’s
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