- Our list of the best things to do in Cranston, Rhode Island, features the top 417 nearby activities — including 190 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Cranston, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Cranston, RI , followed by 400 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Providence, Fall River, North Kingstown, Warwick, Middletown, Pawtucket, Jamestown, Foxboro, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Lincoln, Attleboro, Franklin, East Providence, Smithfield, Bristol, Cumberland, Wakefield, Taunton, Coventry, Portsmouth, Narragansett, Warren, Woonsocket, North Smithfield, Wickford, Saunderstown, Exeter, Harrisville, Little Compton, Dennis Port and Chepachet
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Windmill Cottage is a historic house and former windmill. It was home to George Washington Greene, a former American consul to Rome and historian. It was purchased for Greene by his friend, the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
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78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
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The German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island is devoted to celebrating and increasing awareness of the area's German heritage. The society operates a restaurant, known as the Rathskellar, that serves German cuisine and beer, and offers many classes.
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With performers ranging from magicians to classic rock tribute bands, The Greenwich Odeum is a performing arts venue with weekly events. The venue is located in a historic 1920s building that once functioned as a vaudeville theater.
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The Washington Secondary Trail is a 19-mile path that takes travelers from Cranston Street to Log Bridge Road. Small boat access is available along the road, which also offers access to an equestrian trail.
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1776 Revolution Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818
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Built as a mansion in 1773, today The Varnum House Museum is furnished with period furniture from the Revolutionary era and features many historic artifacts. The museum retains regular hours in the summer and is otherwise open by appointment.
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A historic militia group dating back to the colonial days of Rhode Island, The Kentish Guard were originally founded in 1774. Continuing on today in mostly ceremonial fashion, the guards feature a nationally renowned fife and drum corps.
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Sunset Stables offers year round horseback riding through Lincoln Woods. The company provides lessons to guests of all ages, as well as guided trail rides, horse shows and summer camps.
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Ideal for leisurely walks, the Stillwater Scenic Trail was originally the bed of a railroad that connected Providence with several Massachusetts towns. Most of the one mile trail follows the Woonasquatucket River before it flows into the Stillwater Pond.
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80 Queen Street, East Greenwich, RI 2818
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The East Greenwich Veteran Fireman's Association Fire Apparatus Museum features a collection of antique firefighting items, including a 1938 Mack fire truck. They are open the first and third Saturdays of each month, from May through September.
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Slater Memorial Park, 428 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 2861
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Built by Charles Looff in 1895, the The Looff Carousel has 52 carved wooden figures for visitors to ride on. The carousel was installed in the park in 1910 and features uncommon figures including dogs, giraffes, and camels.