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Cranston is the third largest city in Rhode Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 80,387. It's located in Providence County in the north-central part of the state, west of Narragansett Bay. Cranston was named one of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States by Money Magazine in 2006, and is one of the top 25 safest cities in the United States, according to CQ Press. The town of Cranston was once known as "Pawtuxet," and was created in 1754 from a portion of the city of Providence. Today, Cranston is considered part of the larger metropolitan area of Providence, which lies just north of town. The cities of Warwick and West Warwick are to the south and the town of Scituate is to the west. The estimated population of the entire metropolitan area is 1,622,500. Cranston offers 3.5 miles of shoreline along the Providence River at the point where it begins to broaden into Narragansett Bay. Recreational activities include swimming, sailing, boating, fishing, hiking and biking. The first auto race track in the United States opened in 1886 in Cranston. The town is also noted as being home to one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the country, Budlong Pool. It was built in the 1940s as a Works Progress Administration project and is located at 198 Aqueduct Road, off Reservoir Avenue. Other places of interest in Cranston includes Sprague Mansion, an 18th century homestead listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Thomas Fenner House, built circa 1677 and one of the oldest houses in Rhode Island. Of course, all of the attractions, museums, shopping and dining of the city of Providence is just minutes away.

Surrounding areas: Providence, Rhode Island (3.3 mi), East Providence, Rhode Island (4.2 mi), North Providence, Rhode Island (5.1 mi), Warwick, Rhode Island (5.6 mi), West Warwick, Rhode Island (6.7 mi), Barrington, Rhode Island (7.2 mi), Pawtucket, Rhode Island (7.4 mi)

Cranston Vacation Rentals




Cranston Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Courtyard By Marriott55 Jefferson Park RdWarwick, RI1.8 mi.(401) 467-6900
Howard Johnson Lodge20 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI1.8 mi.(401) 467-9800
Fairfield Inn36 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI1.9 mi.(401) 941-6600
Hilton Providence21 Atwells AveProvidence, RI3.1 mi.(401) 831-3900
Hotel Providence311 Westiminster StProvidence, RI3.3 mi.(401) 861-8000
Providence Biltmore Hotel11 Dorrance StProvidence, RI3.3 mi.(401) 421-0700
Providence Courtyard32 Exchange TerProvidence, RI3.3 mi.(401) 272-1191
Renaissance Providence Hotel5 Ave Of The ArtsProvidence, RI3.3 mi.(401) 276-0014
Westin Hotel Providence1 W Exchange StProvidence, RI3.3 mi.(401) 598-8000
Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor220 India StProvidence, RI3.5 mi.(401) 272-5577
Residence Inn By Marriott Warwick500 Kilvert StWarwick, RI3.6 mi.(401) 737-7100
Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick2100 Post RdWarwick, RI3.8 mi.(401) 739-8888
Radisson Airport Hotel Providence2081 Post RdWarwick, RI3.8 mi.(401) 739-3000
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites901 Jefferson BlvdWarwick, RI3.9 mi.(401) 736-5000
Homestead Studio Suites Hotel268 Metro Center BlvdWarwick, RI3.9 mi.(401) 732-6667
Homewood Suites By Hilton33 International WayWarwick, RI3.9 mi.(401) 738-0008
Providence Marriott Hotel1 Orms StProvidence, RI4.0 mi.(401) 272-2400
Extended Stay America Providence Warwick245 W Natick RdWarwick, RI4.3 mi.(401) 732-2547
Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings801 Greenwich AveWarwick, RI4.7 mi.(401) 732-6000
Extended Stay America1000 Warren AveEast Providence, RI5.0 mi.(401) 272-1661
Comfort Inn341 Highland AveSeekonk, MA5.4 mi.(508) 336-7900
Ramada Inn940 Forbes RdSeekonk, MA5.5 mi.(508) 336-7300
Best Western Providence-Seekonk Inn45 Mink StSeekonk, MA5.6 mi.(508) ''6-4927
Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/WarwickOne Thurber StWarwick, RI5.6 mi.(401) 734-9600
Sheraton Tara1850 PO RdWarwick, RI5.6 mi.(401) 738-4000
Johnson & Wales Inn213 Taunton AveSeekonk, MA5.9 mi.(508) 336-8700
Springhill Suites By Marriott14 JP Murphy HwyWest Warwick, RI6.8 mi.(401) 822-1244
Comfort Suites10 Keyes WayWest Warwick, RI8.3 mi.(401) 826-1800
Days Inn1116 Washington StAttleboro, MA8.7 mi.(508) 761-4825
Extended Stay America1200 Division RdWest Warwick, RI8.7 mi.(401) 885-3161
Quality Inn355 George Washington HwySmithfield, RI10.5 mi.(401) 232-2400
Courtyard By Marriott636 George Washington HwyLincoln, RI10.7 mi.(401) 333-3400
Swansea Motor Inn999 Gar HwySwansea, MA12.9 mi.(508) 675-7700
Super 8 North Attleboro787 S Washington StNorth Attleboro, MA13.1 mi.(508) 643-2900
Quality Inn Fall River/somerset1878 Wilbur AveSomerset, MA13.3 mi.(508) 678-4545
Holiday Inn Express707 S Washington StN Attleboro, MA13.4 mi.(508) 643-9900
Pineapple Inn633 S Washington SQN Attleboro, MA13.8 mi.(508) 695-9324
Hampton Inn Coventry850 Ctr Of New England BlvdCoventry, RI13.8 mi.(401) 823-4041
Wingate Inn Coventry4 Universal BlvdCoventry, RI13.8 mi.(401) 821-3322
Founder's Brook Motel & Suites314 Boyd's LnPortsmouth, RI14.3 mi.(401) 683-1244
 
Bed & Breakfast
Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast18 French Farm RdAttleboro, MA12.3 mi.(508) 226-6365
Carriage House Inn93 Miantonomi AveMiddletown, RI20.3 mi.(401) 841-0018

Cranston Weather & Climate

Southeastern Massachusetts has a continental climate with maritime influences. Some areas are classified as humid continental, and others are humid subtropical. Summers are warm and humid with the possibility of thunderstorms. Occasionally these storms are severe with hail and heavy downpours. Winters are cold and snowy, with most snowfall occurring between December and March. Spring and autumn are mild, but changeable depending on the wind direction and jet stream. Cool sea breezes are common, especially in spring. Fog is also commonplace, especially in spring and early summer. Tropical storms or hurricanes are possible, especially in early autumn, but not common. Most hurricanes weaken by the time they reach Massachusetts.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 37°F 20°F 4.37 in. -
February 39°F 22°F 3.45 in. -
March 47°F 30°F 4.43 in. -
April 58°F 39°F 4.16 in. -
May 68°F 48°F 3.66 in. -
June 77°F 57°F 3.38 in. -
July 82°F 64°F 3.17 in. -
August 80°F 62°F 3.90 in. -
September 73°F 54°F 3.70 in. -
October 62°F 43°F 3.69 in. -
November 52°F 35°F 4.40 in. -
December 42°F 25°F 4.14 in. -

Cranston Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 12 miles south of Cranston in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located approximately 46 miles northeast of Cranston in Boston, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located roughly 65 miles west of Cranston in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and finally the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located around 70 miles northwest of Cranston in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Cranston Attractions

 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Enchanted ForestHope ValleyRI24.1 mi.
Ocean Beach ParkNew LondonCT45.1 mi.
Whalom ParkLunenburgMA57.8 mi.
Six Flags New EnglandAgawamMA63.8 mi.
JeepersMethuenMA66.6 mi.
Funworld Game CenterNashuaNH68.1 mi.
Canobie Lake ParkSalemNH70.7 mi.
Lake CompounceBristolCT78.4 mi.
Pirate's Fun ParkSalisburyMA79.6 mi.
Quassy Amusement ParkMiddleburyCT89.0 mi.
 
Water Parks
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and WaterparkExeterRI14.9 mi.
Westport Water SlideWestportMA23.3 mi.
Water WizzWesterlyRI34.4 mi.
Maple Breeze ParkPawcatuckCT34.6 mi.
Water WizWarehamMA36.9 mi.
Splish Splash Water ParkRiverheadNY87.1 mi.
Water CountryPortsmouthNH95.7 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Cranston Country ClubCranstonRI 
Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment CenterCranstonRI 
Button Hole Golf & Learning CenterProvidenceRI3.1 mi.
Triggs Memorial Golf CourseProvidenceRI3.1 mi.
Silver Spring Golf CourseEast ProvidenceRI3.6 mi.
Midville Country ClubWest WarwickRI5.1 mi.
Firefly Golf CourseSeekonkMA5.7 mi.
Goddard State Memorial ParkWarwickRI5.7 mi.
East Greenwich Golf & Country ClubEast GreenwichRI8.3 mi.
Wampanoag Golf CourseNorth SwanseaMA9.2 mi.
Bristol Golf ClubBristolRI10.3 mi.
Fairlawn Golf CourseLincolnRI10.4 mi.
Hidden Hollow Country ClubRehobothMA10.5 mi.
Hillside Country ClubRehobothMA10.5 mi.
Middlebrook Country ClubRehobothMA10.5 mi.
Sun Valley Golf CourseRehobothMA10.5 mi.
Rehoboth Country ClubRehobothMA11.1 mi.
Melody Hill Golf CourseHarmonyRI11.5 mi.
Touisset Country ClubSwanseaMA12.1 mi.
Swansea Country ClubSwanseaMA13.0 mi.
Coventry Pines Public Golf CourseCoventryRI13.7 mi.
Locust Valley Golf CourseAttleboroMA13.7 mi.
Stone E Lea Golf CourseAttleboroMA13.7 mi.
Washington Village Golf ClubCoventryRI13.7 mi.
Montaup Country ClubPortsmouthRI14.4 mi.
Rolling Greens Golf CourseNorth KingstownRI14.7 mi.
Chemawa Golf CourseNorth AttleboroMA14.9 mi.
Exeter Country ClubExeterRI15.3 mi.
Yawgoo Valley Golf CourseExeterRI15.3 mi.
Green Valley Country ClubPortsmouthRI15.7 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Wachusett MountainPrincetonMA51.4 mi.
Nashoba ValleyWestfordMA55.2 mi.
Mount TomHolyokeMA67.3 mi.
Mount SouthingtonSouthingtonCT75.4 mi.
Temple MountainPeterboroughNH79.8 mi.
Otis RidgeOtisMA89.7 mi.
WoodburyWoodburyCT92.9 mi.
Mount SnowBrattleboroVT93.3 mi.
Haystack at Mount SnowBrattleboroVT93.3 mi.
Berkshire EastCharlemontMA93.9 mi.
Mohawk MountainCornwallCT97.6 mi.
Pats PeakHennikerNH98.7 mi.
Butternut Ski AreaGreat BarringtonMA103.0 mi.
Brodie MountainNew AshfordMA108.5 mi.
CatamountHillsdaleNY110.8 mi.
Mount SunapeeMount SunapeeNH112.6 mi.
Big BirchPattersonNY113.5 mi.
Thunder RidgePattersonNY113.5 mi.
Highlands MountainNorthfieldNH114.5 mi.
StrattonStratton MountainVT119.0 mi.
 
State Parks
Dodsworth Beach State ParkRI0.8 mi. 
Meshanticut State ParkRI2.2 mi. 
Pawtuxet State ParkRI2.8 mi. 
Dyerville State ParkRI3.0 mi. 
Squantum Woods State ParkRI3.5 mi. 
Salter Grove State ParkRI3.6 mi. 
Haines Memorial State ParkRI5.4 mi. 
Peter Randall State ParkRI5.8 mi. 
Lincoln Woods State ParkRI7.6 mi. 
Goddard Memorial State ParkRI9.0 mi. 
Colt State ParkRI10.9 mi. 
Cocumscussoc State ParkRI13.9 mi. 
Diamond Hill State ParkRI15.2 mi. 
Dighton Rock State ParkMA17.5 mi. 
Beach Pond State ParkRI19.6 mi. 
Dawley Memorial State ParkRI19.6 mi. 
Casimir Pulaski Memorial State ParkRI20.4 mi. 
Watson Pond State ParkMA20.5 mi. 
Beach Podn State ParkRI21.6 mi. 
Old Furnace State ParkCT21.8 mi. 
 
Museums
Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education CenterProvidenceRI3.3 mi.(Multidisciplinary)
Museum of Natural History & Cormack PlanetariumProvidenceRI3.3 mi.(Science)
Rhode Island School of Design museumProvidenceRI3.3 mi.(Art)
Providence Children's MuseumProvidenceRI3.3 mi.(Children's)
The Ladd School Virtual MuseumExeterRI14.9 mi.(History)
Marine Museum at Fall RiverFall RiverMA15.5 mi.(History)
Battleship CoveFall RiverMA15.5 mi.(History)
Malbone EstateNewportRI21.0 mi.(History)
Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport HistoryNewportRI21.0 mi.(History)
Newport Art MuseumNewportRI21.0 mi.(Art)
South County MuseumNarragansettRI22.8 mi.(History)
Kendall Whaling MuseumSharonMA27.2 mi.(History)
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew BedfordMA27.8 mi.(History)
Willard House MuseumGraftonMA32.2 mi.(Technology)
Davis Museum and Cultural CenterWellesleyMA36.5 mi.(Art)
Higgins Armory MuseumWorcesterMA38.3 mi.(Miscellaneous)
EcoTariumWorcesterMA38.3 mi.(Science)
Worcester African Cultural CenterWorcesterMA38.3 mi.(Art)
Worcester Art MuseumWorcesterMA38.3 mi.(Art)
Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer HouseStoningtonCT39.1 mi.(History)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Roger Williams Park ZooProvidenceRI3.3 mi.
Mystic AquariumMysticCT40.2 mi.
New England AquariumBostonMA44.4 mi.
Franklin Park ZooBostonMA44.4 mi.
Beardsley Zoological GardensBridgeportCT100.9 mi.
Trevor ZooMillbrookNY116.3 mi.


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