Top 10 Things to do in Cranston, Rhode Island (RI)

September 28, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Cranston, once known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 80,529 at the 2010 census, it is the third largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston. Cranston is a part of the Providence metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Cranston

1. Cranston Public Library, Central Library

140 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston, RI 02920-5539 +1 401-943-9080 [email protected] http://www.cranstonlibrary.org/location/central-library
Excellent
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Cranston Public Library, Central Library

Reviewed By Lorig1294

Always friendly , always computers available , always clean! Great , local library. Lots of space good parking and convenient hours.

2. Critic's Choice Food & Drink Event

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Critic's Choice Food & Drink Event

The Providence Journal Food Editor, Gail Ciampa, has selected some of her favorite restaurants, eateries, breweries, wineries, distilleries, and confectioneries to participate in the 4th Annual Critic’s Choice Food & Drink Event. The 21+ event takes place on Thursday, September 12th at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM. There will be 70 vendors and 700 in attendance!

3. Pawtuxet Village

Cranston, RI +1 401-785-9599
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Pawtuxet Village

Reviewed By 348DavidM - Warwick, United States

Beautiful mix of old historic buildings and modern neighborhood. It straddles Pawtuxet River with Cranston on one side and Warwick on the other, connected by a beautiful old bridge. Large village green/park running down to the river. Large gazebo in center of the green. Home of the Pawtuxet Rangers, a historic Revolutionary War Militia and reinactment group. In June there are numerous events, including a huge parade, large craft show, reinactments, all celebrating the burning of the Gaspee, a British Revenue schooner, which is also burned in effigy every year. Several excellent restaurants in the village and various shops. Very walkable village and surrounding neighborhoods. I always enjoy visiting this village.

4. Sweenor's Chocolates

43 Hillside Rd Garden City Shopping Center, Cranston, RI 02920-5601 +1 401-942-2720 http://www.sweenorschocolates.com
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Sweenor's Chocolates

Reviewed By RhodyNative

Sweenor's has the absolute best chocolates around. From the minute you walk in, the sweet aroma instantly calms you and you find yourself happily musing over which chocolate you will have today. Their dark chocolate caramels and dark chocolate-covered Oreos are among my favorites. Highly, highly recommended!

5. Lang's Bowlarama

225 Niantic Ave, Cranston, RI 02907-3186 +1 401-944-0500 [email protected] http://www.langsbowlarama.com
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Lang's Bowlarama

Family owned since 1960, a great place to bowl! Birthday, corporate and parties of all kinds, full bar, 16 ft TV, sports bar, local and craft beer & more! Check out the all new Nelson Event Center for the best party ever!

6. Garden City Center

100 Midway Rd, Cranston, RI 02920-5742 +1 401-942-2800 [email protected] http://gardencitycenter.com
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4.5 based on 89 reviews

Garden City Center

Conveniently located on Route 2 in Cranston, Garden City Center is home to over 60 shops, services and eateries. The fabulous stores include Anthropologie, Crate and Barrel, J. Crew, L'Occitane, Sephora, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, The Container Store, Providence Diamond, The Container Store, Bistro 22, LA Fitness and Whole Foods Market. Garden City Center was one of the first open air shopping experiences of its kind in the country and for generations families have had fond memories of GCC shopping excursions.

Reviewed By eddad2018 - Oslo, Norway

Such a nice center, where you can stroll through different stores outside with accompanying music. A lovely place with loads of shops and restaurants!

7. Cranston Public Library, Auburn Branch

396 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910-3322 +1 401-781-6116 [email protected] http://www.cranstonlibrary.org
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Cranston Public Library, Auburn Branch

8. Cranston Public Library, William Hall Library

1825 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905-3501 +1 401-781-2450 [email protected] http://www.cranstonlibrary.org
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Cranston Public Library, William Hall Library

Reviewed By barryn680 - Coventry, United States

everything you need in a public library this place has it. A staff of great library people run this very nice,clean place. well maintained and the books are all up to date. Well laid out. computers are fairly new and away from most people for secure reasons. A good reading area. good parking area.

9. Cranston Public Library, Oak Lawn Branch

230 Wilbur Ave, Cranston, RI 02921-1046 +1 401-942-1787 [email protected] http://www.cranstonlibrary.org
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Cranston Public Library, Oak Lawn Branch

10. Revival Brewing Company

505 Atwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02920-5327 +1 401-944-0451 [email protected] http://revivalbrewing.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Revival Brewing Company

High quality, innovative beers, born in New England and brewed with passion. We partner with local businesses to develop distinct local flavors -- like our White Electric Coffee Stout -- and we brew all of our beer at Brutopia in Cranston, RI or Cottrell Brewing Company in Pawcatuck, CT. Take a brewery tour and try exclusive brews at our tasting room in Cranston.

Reviewed By scottp74

Spent an evening with friends eating wonderful food (PREMIUM pub fare) and drinking a variety of quality suds. Service was attentive and friendly, and the food menu was varied and tasty. One non-criticism...they need to print up some t-shirts with more of the incredible artwork gracing the beer cans. I'd frame them and put them on the walls of my man cave.

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