Cranston, Rhode Island Travel Information

Barrington and Warren, Rhode Island As you drive south, you’re likely to be distracted by the beautiful views of the Barrington River to your left. A little-known nature preserve on the northbound shoulder of the road offers even better... Barrington, RI

Bristol, Rhode Island, and the East Bay Despite its somewhat isolated location, Bristol has never been a backwater. Founded in 1680, the town briefly served as headquarters for Lafayette during the Revolutionary War, when town fathers paid ... Bristol, RI

Bristol, Tiverton & Little Compton, RI In Bristol, this itinerary guides you to several unique and interesting museums, historic mansions, an arboretum, a wide path for walking or biking, and locally recommended restaurants. In Tiverton, ... Bristol, RI

Cranston and Johnston, Rhode Island The story of the Sprague family is one that a lot of Rhode Islanders, familiar with decades of entrenched political cronyism in state and local government, can relate to. William Sprague turned an old... Cranston, RI

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Washington Secondary Trail (Distance: 2.0 mi) The Washington Secondary Trail (a.k.a. Cranston– Warwick Bike Path) actually comprises four completed, but not yet connected trails along an old Hartford, Providence, & Fishkill Railroad corridor. Tog...

Cranston, RI - Rail-Trails - length:12.7 mi

East Bay Bicycle Path (Distance: 4.2 mi) The trail offers the best way to get to the beach from downtown Providence and is well worth a visit.

Providence, RI - Rail trails - length:14.5 mi

East Bay Bike Path (Distance: 4.4 mi) A well-maintained bike path traveling from Bristol to Providence along the northeast shore of Narragansett Bay. This trip is paved, but it’s still technically off-road. Rhode Island is taking part in ...

Bristol, RI - Road Biking - length:14.5 mi

East Bay Bicycle Path (Distance: 5.0 mi) The trail offers the best way to get to the beach from downtown Providence and is well worth a visit. Surface: Asphalt. Location: Greater Providence and Bristol Counties.

Bristol, RI - Rail-Trails - length:14.5 mi

Greenwich Bay (Distance: 7.1 mi) This shallow, 5-square-mile estuary is a good place to paddle even in somewhat rough conditions—water is rarely deeper than waist-high, so you aren’t likely to get into much trouble. The bay is a rich...

Warwick, RI - Sea Kayaking - length:10 mi

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Mulligans Island Mulligans Island Golf and Entertainment Center Public, 9 holes 1140 yards, par 27 2.1 miles from center of Cranston, Rhode Island

Button Hole Short Course Button Hole Short Course and Teaching Center Public, 9 holes 1000 yards, par 27 3.5 miles from center of Cranston, Rhode Island

Metacomet Metacomet Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6464 yards, par 70 4.2 miles from center of Cranston, Rhode Island

Triggs Memorial Triggs Memorial Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6522 yards, par 72 4.2 miles from center of Cranston, Rhode Island

Midville Midville Country Club Public, 9 holes 2935 yards, par 70 4.2 miles from center of Cranston, Rhode Island

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