Johnston (Rhode Island) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States
About Johnston (Rhode Island)
Incorporated on March 6, 1759, Johnston was named for the colonial attorney general, August Johnston. The city is approximately 24 square miles with less than one square mile of water. Home to the only operational landfill in Rhode Island, the town is not the top of mind for visitors, whether they come from a distance or are Rhode Islanders. There is much more to Johnston than meets the eye. The town has a population that is 47% of Italian ancestry, the highest percentage of any town in the US. Johnston is part of the Providence- Fall River- Warwick metropolitan statistical area (MSA). It is in the Providence county area, and is four miles northwest of Cranston, Rhode Island, and 43 miles southwest of Boston, Massachusetts. The population of Johnston is about 28,195 people. Johnston
Top Attractions in Johnston (Rhode Island)
Explore the best things to see and do in Johnston (Rhode Island):
- ★Clemence-Irons House
Where to Eat in Johnston (Rhode Island)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Atwood Grill
- 🍴D. Palmieri’s Bakery
- 🍴Noble House
- 🍴Sundaes Ice Cream
- 🍴The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar
- 🍴The English Muffin
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