'''East Greenwich''' is centrally located in the state of Rhode Island on the western shore of the Narragansett Bay. Established in the 1600s, East Greenwich is the eighth oldest town in Rhode Island. Rich with history, the land was originally owned by the Pequot Indians. In 1644, the land was acquired by King Charles II. In 1677, the General Assembly legally established East Greenwich and the town was named after Greenwich County of Kent, England. Today, with numerous historical landmarks, East Greenwich continues to be proud of its history.

Get in

By plane

T.F. Green Airport located in Warwick is a 10 minute drive to East Greenwich. Follow US-1 S into East Greenwich. [http://www.pvdairport.com/]

By car

For those driving from the northern part of Rhode Island, Boston, or New York, take I-95 South toward Providence, a slight left at RI-4 S (sign will read North Kingstown /RI-4 S) and take Exit 8 for East Greenwich. Keep right after exit and enter East Greenwich.

For those driving from Connecticut, take I-95 N, and then take Exit 8A for East Greenwich. For those coming from the southern part of Rhode Island, take US-1 N, a slight left at RI-4 N, and then Exit 8A to reach East Greenwich.

Get around

Walk down Main Street on a nice day. Parking is hard to find at times. M-Sa 9AM-7PM limited 2 hour parking on Main Street and on the side streets. If you plan on spending more than 2 hours, park at Swift Gym or by the Police Station, both located off of Pierce Street.

See

  • '''Bernet Marvel House''', 3 Crop St. Built in 1800, the Bernet Marvel House is one of the oldest, least altered and well preserved houses in the district.
  • '''First Baptist Church''', 30 Pierce St, ''+1 401'' 884-2322,[http://www.firstbaptisteg.com/] Worship Service every Sunday 9:30AM. After a strong windstorm destroyed the original church built in 1815 on Division and Wine Streets, First Baptist Church was built and finally dedicated in 1887. The founding fathers of East Greenwich were Baptists and today Baptists remain the oldest religious body in constant existence in the town.
  • '''James Mitchell Varnum House''', 57 Pierce St, ''+1 401'' 844-1776,[http://www.varnumcontinentals.org/] June-August, Sa,Su 10AM-4PM. Call to confirm hours. Built in 1773, the James Mitchell Varnum Mansion is now a museum furnished with 18th century furniture and features various historical artifacts from the time period.
  • '''Kent County Courthouse/ East Greenwich Town Hall''', 125 Main St, ''+1 401'' 886-8865. Kent County Courthouse is one of many great historical sites located in East Greenwich. Built in 1804 by Oliver Wickes, the Kent County Courthouse was where legislature took place. In 1775 the first United States Navy was commissioned on this site and in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read to the town_fs residents from this location. Until 1854 the Kent County Courthouse served as one of five original state houses in Rhode Island. Today the historic courthouse located in the center of town is home to the East Greenwich Town Offices.
  • '''Kentish Guard Armory''', 1774 Armory St., [http://www.kentishguards.org/]. Visit the Armory_fs website for more contact information. Built in 1843, the Kentish Guard Armory is an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture. Today, the armory is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • '''Miller-Congdon House''', 20 Division St. Built in 1711, this gambrel style house, is the oldest building in town and the only remaining structure from it_fs time period.
  • '''New England Wireless and Steam Museum''', 1300 Frenchtown Rd, ''+1 401'' 885-0545, [http://www.newsm.org/index.html]. Visits and tours by appointment only. The New England Wireless and Steam Museum consists of five buildings, including: the Massie Wireless Steam Station, _gPJ_h, which is the oldest working wireless station in the world and the only surviving George H. Corliss engine run by steam.
  • '''Post Office, 11 Main St.''', ''+1 401'' 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30 PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
  • '''Second Kent County Jail''', 110 King St. Approximately built in 1795, this always yellow building served as the town jail for 150 years. The Second Kent County Jail replaced the first jail located on Marlborough St.
  • '''Varnum Memorial Armory''', 6 Main St, ''+1 401'' 884-4110 [http://www.varnumcontinentals.org/armory.htm]. Visits and tours by appointment only. Built in 1913, the Varnum Armory is a medieval architectural structure that contains an extensive military and naval museum.
  • Do

  • '''Goddard Memorial State Park''',1095 Ives Rd, ''+1 401'' 884-2010. Winter office hours: 8AM-3:30PM. Summer office hours: 7:30AM-4PM. Open year round from sunrise to sunset. Goddard Park is Rhode Island_fs most popular Metropolitan Park. The beautiful park offers an environment filled with spacious picnic areas, green fields and forested areas displaying over 80 species of tress from all over the world. The park has a private beach with bathhouses, concession stands, fireplaces and tables. Visitors can make use of various playing fields, equestrian trails, fishing and boating facilities, a nine-hole golf course and a new performing arts center available for special events.
  • '''Greenwich Odeum''', 59 Main St, ''+1 401'' 885-9119. Call for hours of operation. [http://www.greenwichodeum.org/]Greenwich Odeum is a center for preforming arts run completely by volunteers. The center features theater, comedy, music and dance shows.
  • '''The Fire & Drum Corps''', 1774 Armory St, Wed 7PM-9PM. Visitors are welcome to stop by and watch the Armory rehearsals. The Kentish Guards is one of 5 fife drum corps in America that are military organizations. For more information visit the Kentish Guard Armory_fs website [http://www.kentishguards.org/].
  • Buy

  • '''Bags By Iris''', 111 Main Street, +1 ''401''-885-3557, M-Sa 10AM-5:30PM, Su 11AM -4PM. A fashion boutique that carries a wide selection of Vera Bradley handbags, casual women_fs wear, and Life is Good clothing. Also has a wide variety of intricate hand-made and custom jewelry at affordable prices.
  • '''Charmed''', 175 Main Street, +1 ''401''-398-0972, [http://www.charmedgallery.com/] Tu-Sa 11AM-5PM, Su and M closed. Known for their extensive and retail Italian charm bracelets- available in gold, steel, and silver.
  • '''Civil''', 88 Main Street, +1 ''401'' 886-5116, [http://www.wearecivil.com/] M-F 11AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Into snowboarding and skateboarding? This urban men and women_fs store offers a variety of street-ware and foot-ware brands ranging from Volcom, Burton, and Nike SB. They also carry all of your alternative sporting gear.
  • '''Repete''', 110 Main Street, + 1 ''401'' 884-4010. A specialized boutique known for its original, complete bridal wear. Carries high-fashion dresses perfect for any cocktail party, prom, or pageant. Has luxurious jewelry, to top off your look for a glamorous evening. The store is pricey, but is worth it to be the belle of any ball.
  • '''Rocky Hill Flea Market''', 1408 Division Road, +1 ''401'' 884-4114, Su 5AM-4PM. Market open Apr-Dec. One of Rhode Island_fs top flea markets with over 200 dealers. Offers great bargains for electronics, crafts, collectibles, sports apparel, and antiques. Provides clean rest rooms and snack bars (try a dough-boy!). Parking is only $1 and admission is free.
  • '''Spardello's''', 102 Main St, +1 ''401'' 885-6395, [http://www.spardellos.com/] M-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Carries upscale men's clothing. Perfect for finding a tux for the big wedding day or that business suit that makes you feel like a million bucks, without having to spend it. Has a large inventory of shirts, pants and shoes as well. Also has gentlemen_fs accessories to complete your look.
  • '''Thorpe_fs Gift Shop''', 517 Main Street, +1 ''401'' 886-7740, M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-5PM. East Greenwich_fs very own personalized gift shop. Great place to find souvenirs. Carries anything from greeting cards, to custom gifts, to collectables.
  • Eat

    Budget

  • '''Greenwich Bay Gourmet''', 50 Cliff St., ''+1 401'' 541-9190, [http://www.greenwichbaygourmet.com/] Open M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa 8AM-5PM. Specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, gourmet coffee, and freshly baked desserts are available at this gourmet to go bistro. Accepts Visa and Mastercard. Meals range from $5-$10.
  • '''Tio Mateo's Mexican Grille''', 537 Main St., ''+1 401'' 886-1973. Open M-Th 11AM-8PM, F Sa 11AM-9PM. Mexcian food ranging from steak tacos to chicken burritos to the dessert smores quesadilla. Popular for its takeout. Accepts Visa and Mastercard. Meals range from $5-$10.
  • Mid-Range

  • '''Chianti's Italian Cuisine''', 195 Old Forge Rd., ''+1 401'' 885-4999. Open Tu-Th Su 11:30AM-9PM, F Sa 11:30AM-10PM. Italian cuisine as well as seafood and steaks served in a family friendly atmosphere. There is also a banquet facility available. Accepts all major credit cards. Meals range from $10-$20.
  • '''Frank and John from Italy''', 186 Main St., ''+1 401'' 884-9751. Open daily 11AM-11PM. Known for their thin and crispy crust pizza and various Italian dishes. Closes for one week in the summer. Arrive early Friday and Saturday nights to avoid a wait. Cash only. Meals range from $8-$16.
  • '''The Grille on Main''', 50 Main St., ''+1 401'' 885-2200. Open Su-Tu 11:30AM-10PM, W Th 11:30 AM-11PM, F Sa 11:30AM-midnight. Offers steaks, salads, seafood, and grilled fare in a sophisticated, yet family friendly atmosphere. Accepts all major credit cards. Meals range from $8-$22.
  • '''Jiggers''', 145 Main St., ''+ 1 401'' 884-5388. M-Sa 6AM-2PM, Su 6AM-1PM, F 3PM-8PM. Offers traditional breakfast and lunch diner fare from omelets to meatloaf. Serves dinner on Fridays only. Arrive early to avoid sitting at the counter. Cash only. Meals range from $5-$24.
  • Splurge

  • '''Eleven Forty Nine''', 1149 Division St, ''+ 1 401'' 884-1149,[http://www.elevenfortyninerestaurant.com/] Open M-Sa 11:30PM-2:30PM for lunch, M-Th 5PM-10PM, F Sa 5PM-11PM, Su 3PM-9PM. Offers pasta, seafood, steaks, salads in an upscale atmosphere with valet parking. Accepts all major credit cards. Menu items range from $10-$39.
  • '''Meritage Restaurant''', 5454 Post Rd., ''+1 401'' 886-0987, [http://www.meritageri.com/]Open M Tu 4PM-11PM, W-Sa 4PM-11:30PM, Su 9AM-2PM, 3PM-11PM. Serves electic American cuisine including sushi, fire-grilled pizzas, and steak. Bar is open until 1AM. Accepts all major credit cards. Meals range from $5-$30.
  • '''Post Office Cafe''', 11 Main St., ''+1 401'' 885-4444. Tu-Su 4:30PM-midnight. Upscale Italian dining in a former post office turned restaurant. Accepts all major credit cards. Meals range from $16- $30.
  • '''Siena Cucina Enoteca''', 5600 Post Rd., ''+1 401'' 885-8850, [http://www.sienacucina.com/] Tu-F 5PM-9PM, Sa 4:30PM-9PM, Su 3PM-9PM. Serves Tuscan cuisine including, steak, veal, and sauted specialty dishes. Also offers 20 wines by the glass. Enjoy the lively atmosphere Siena offers. Accepts all major credit cards. Meals range from $13-$30.
  • '''Table 28''', 20 Water St., ''+1 401'' 885-3700, [http://www.table28.com/] Open daily for lunch 11:30AM-3:30PM and open Su-Th 5PM-10PM, F Sa 5PM-11PM for dinner. Upscale seafood dining on the water in the East Greenwich Cove. Accepts all major credit cards. Meals range from $9-$26.
  • '''Trattoria del Corso''', 223 Main St., ''+1 401'' 398-2905. Open M-Th 5PM-9:30PM, F Sa 5PM-10PM, Su 12:30PM-9PM. Upscale Italian dining in a romantic atmosphere with items ranging from calamari to pork loin. Also has a long wine list. Accepts all major credit cards. Meals range from $10-$30.
  • Dessert

  • '''The Chocolate Delicacy''', 219 Main St., ''+1 401'' 884-4949, [http://www.chocolatedelicacy.com/]Open M-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 10AM-4PM between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Known for their handmade truffles, Chocolate Delicacy also offers chocolate dipped seasonal fruit and a variey of handmade chocolates. Accepts Visa, MC & Amex.
  • '''Hill-Top Creamery''', 5720 Post Road, ''+ 1 401'' 884-8753. Open Mar.-Oct. daily from noon-9PM. A staple ice cream location, limited outdoor seating, great family atmosphere. Cash only.
  • '''Scrumptions''', 5600 Post Rd., ''+1 401'' 884-0844[http://www.scrumptions.com/] Tu-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-5PM, extended hours in December. Nationally known for their wedding cakes, Scrumptions also offers butter cookies, pastries, and chocolates. Accepts all major credit cards.
  • '''Searle's Old Tyme Ice Cream''', 253 Main St., ''+1 401'' 398-7477. Open from Apr. to Oct. daily 2PM-9PM. Limited seating indoors and outdoors. Offers traditional flavors. Cash only.
  • '''Sweet Twist''', 5707 Post Rd, ''+1 401'' 885-7579, [http://www.sweettwist.com]Open M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Voted Best Candy Store in RI by RI Monthly Magazine. Sweet Twist offers signature handmade chocolates, fine confections, and unique gifts. Their signature product is their chocolate and carmel dipped apples. Accepts all major credit cards.
  • Drink

    Bars

  • '''The Grille on Main''', 50 Main Street, ''+1 401'' 885-2200, Inviting neighborhood grille serves daily specials and a well rounded menu with grilled pizzas, pasta, grilled steaks and seafood items, bar stays open until 1 am. Mon-Tue, Sun 11:30am-10pm, Wed-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12pm
  • '''Mulberry Street Tavern & Sports Bar''', 5702 Post Road, ''+1 401'' 886-7659, Tavern and sports bar featuring Italian and Greek cuisine pizza, hot oven grinders, fresh chicken wings, ribs, pasta and more. The bar features seventeen satellite televisions. Mon-Fri Noon-Midnight, Saturday 11:00-Midnight, Sunday 11:00-11:00
  • '''Richard_fs Pub''', 3347 South County Trail, ''+1 401'' 884-2880, Tavern and sports bar, serving wings, pizza, and entrees. Come on down with friends and watch your favorite sports teams in action. Mon-Thu 11:00-11:30, Fri-Sat 11:00-midnight, Sun Noon-10:00
  • '''End Zone Pub''', 5835 Post Road, ''+1 401'' 885-2886, The place to be for sports and a good time. Grab a drink and a plate of wings and watch the game. Serves daily specials as well.
  • '''Greenwich Tavern''', 195 Forge Road, ''+1 401'' 885-4999, Friendly atmosphere serving full menu, nice place to come and have a drink with friends, great for watching sports.
  • Coffee

  • '''Felicia's Coffee''', 5757 Post Rd., ''+1 401'' 886-4141,[http://www.feliciascoffee.com/index.htm] M-Th 6AM-8PM, F Sa 6AM-11PM, Su 7AM-5PM. Large and comfortable coffee house that serves muffins, cakes, pastries, and gourmet coffees. Occasionally offers live entertainment on the weekends. Accepts Visa and Mastercard.
  • '''Main Street Coffee''', 137 Main St., ''+1 401'' 885-8787, M-Th 6AM-10PM, F 6AM-11PM, Sa 6AM-midnight, Su 8AM-10PM. Upscale coffee house with wonderful ambiance serves decadent cakes and desserts, various European coffee drinks including espresso, and the attached Toscana Lounge serves a range of alcoholic beverages. Accepts all major credit cards.
  • '''Simon Says Cafe''', 96 Main St., ''+1 401'' 884-1965, M-F 6:30AM-6 PM, Sa 7AM-6PM, Su 7:30AM-3PM. Quaint coffee house and sandwich shop offers a variety of flavored coffees, teas, pastries, and deli sandwiches. Cash only.
  • '''Dunkin Donuts''',720 Main St, ''+1 401'' 884-9677, 1239 Division Rd., ''+1 401'' 885-3462, 2611 South County Trail, ''+1 401'' 884-7065 Open 5AM-midnight daily. A popular doughnut chain in the Northeast, Dunkin' Donuts serves pastries, bagels, coffee, and sandwiches at very affordable prices. Accepts all major credit cards.
  • '''Panera Bread''', 1000 Division St., ''+1 401'' 541-9088, [http://www.panerabread.com/cafes/find.php] M-F 6:30AM-9:30PM, Sa 6:30AM-10PM, Su 6:30AM-9PM. Spacious coffee house, bakery, and restaurant that serves salads, sandwiches, and pastries. There are also free refills on select coffees. Accepts all major credit cards.
  • '''Starbucks''', 555 Main St., ''+1 401'' 885-1291, [http://www.starbucks.com/retail/locator/MapResults.aspx?storeKey=37840]M-Sa 6AM-9PM, Su 6AM-8PM. Has seasonal tables outside of store. Accepts all major credit cards.
  • Sleep

  • '''1873 House Bed and Breakfast''', 162 Pierce Street, ''+1 401''-884-9955. A charming guest house with turn-of-the-century atmosphere inviting you to relax and enjoy your stay. Located in the heart of the Hill and Harbor Historic District with its many landmarks dating from its founding in 1677. Just steps to Main Street with restaurants, fashionable boutiques, as well as gift and antique shops. Waterfront dining and entertainment on Greenwich Cove are just a few blocks away.
  • Get out

  • Visit the museums, experience the nightlife, or taste the Italian cuisine of Providence, located 25 minutes north of East Greenwich. Take I-95 N and take any of the Downtown Providence exits starting with exit 20.
  • Enjoy the historic town of Newport with the mansions, unique shops, and various beaches. A 35 minute ride south of East Greenwich. Follow RI-4 S and then stay on US-1 S. Merge onto RI- 138 E and cross Jamestown and Newport bridges (there is a $2 toll each way for the Newport Bridge).
  • Find many bargains at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, Massachusetts. A 45 minute ride north, take I-95 N and then merge onto I-495 N by taking exit 6B. Take the RT-1A S exit, known as exit 15.
  • Neighboring North Kingstown has a Fast Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard.