Cranston

1. Pawtuxet Village

Pawtuxet Village boasts beautiful historic homes and lush, idyllic green parks along the water and thought of by many to be one of New England’s best kept travel secrets. Not as “high profile” and famous as other New England vacation towns, Pawtuxet Village provides a destination for travelers looking for a quieter town to relax and take in the scenic harbor town, offering enough things to do for visitors of all ages, including shops, restaurants, cafes, and historic sites. The scenery along the waterfront possibly makes Pawtuxet Village worth a visit alone, along with being one of America’s oldest settlements.

2. St. Ann Cemetery

The St. Ann Cemetery is maintained and operated by The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence under the division of the Office of Catholic Cemeteries, along with nine other Catholic cemeteries across the state of Rhode Island. Founded back in the 1850’s, the cemetery is the most active of those managed by the Diocese, and is particularly known in the area for honoring wartime veterans in recognition of their sacrifice and selfless service. Situated in Cranston, Rhode Island, the St. Ann Cemetery is located on grounds that encompass over one hundred and ninety-one acres that overlook several different ponds.

73 Church St, Cranston, RI 02920, Phone: 401-944-8383

3. Governor William Sprague Mansion

The Governor William Sprague Mansion is the former residence of the Sprague family, a financially and politically prominent family in Cranston, as well as the birthplace of two governors of Rhode Island and the present-day headquarters of the Cranston Historical Society. The mansion, which was built back in the year 1790, consists of twenty-eight rooms and features the Carrington Collection of Oriental Art. Among the things for visitors to see during a tour of the William Sprague Mansion, which can be scheduled by appointment, are the authentically restored parlor and the carriage house, which houses pony carts, sleighs, and carriages.

1351 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920, Phone: 401-944-9226

4. Historic Park Theatre

Historic Park Theatre was constructed back in the year 1924 and is recognized as one of the state of Rhode Island’s finest theatrical enterprises. Today, the theater is a multi-purpose, state-of-the-art, fully-equipped performing arts center in the bustling city of Cranston, hosting a wide variety of performances and entertainment, such as concerts, family and children’s shows, dance recitals, opera, speakers, theatrical performances, presentations, sports, movies, and more. Professional valet parking is available as well for events.

848 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910, Phone: 401-467-7275

5. Chapel Grille

The Chapel Grille is situated in a neighborhood hilltop village in Cranston and boasts a terrace that overlooks spectacular panoramic vistas of stunningly lit bridges and the sunset-washed skyline of Providence during the evening. The restaurant features hearth-style food and a menu influenced by Mediterranean Italy, focused on ingredients foraged locally that are then prepared with lots of care and “served with ceremony.” Guests can watch as pizza is fired in the Woodstone hearth oven, relax by the fireplace, or sip a glass of wine at the soaring cathedral bar. The Chapel Grill also features live music on Friday nights.

3000 Chapel View Blvd, Cranston, RI 02920, Phone: 401-944-4900

6. Caffe Itri

The owners and staff of Caffe Itri work from the heart in order to bring their guests authentic Italian fare within an inviting and elegant setting. Established in the year 1990 by Greg Spremulli, chef and owner, Caffe Itri gets its inspiration from the culinary traditions of the town of Itri in Italy, located in the stunning Lazio Region, and welcomes visitors to tour the kitchen anytime.

1686 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920, Phone: 401-942-1970

7. A&J Bakery

The A & J Bakery in Cranston, Rhode Island is a locally owned and managed bakery facility dedicated to being gluten and nut free. Items offered at the bakery is guaranteed to be both gluten free and nut free, with preventing cross contamination as the main priority, ensuring the complete satisfaction and safety of customers. Some of the products that are completely free of the most common allergens include graham crackers, brownies, cookies, chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies, and pies.

1458 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02920, Phone: 401-228-8696