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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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Located within a historic 1913 style building, the Varnum Memorial Armory is host to a number of different events throughout the year. The armory offers a large meeting room, display area, offices, and a military museum with numerous historic artifacts.
11.2 Miles
Friendly staff and good working lanes can be expected at Kingstown Bowl. There is also a bar (almost a whole pub) which makes the place interesting also in the evening.
11.2 Miles
Providing ice skating facilities to the public, Thayer Ice Arena also offers league ice hockey games as well. Facilities located at the site include two ice rinks and a pool.
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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.
11.3 Miles
Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
11.4 Miles
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.
11.5 Miles
Warwick's Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum is an immaculately-preserved mansion. Once a private residence, Clouds Hill is now open for docent-guided tours and is a must-see attraction for fans of Victorian decorating aesthetics.
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A Registered National Historic Landmark, the Gibert Stuart Museum, is located in the 1750's home of the famous painter of presidential portraits. The site features waterwheels, boat rentals for the 57-acre pond and walking trails.
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The Heritage Gallery & Glass Studio is a 1,400-sqft indoor art facility that includes a showroom, a glass workshop, and classroom space. The gallery is handicap accessible and has parking.