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East-Greenwich
is a beautiful New England town located in Kent County in central Rhode Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,146. East Greenwich is the wealthiest city in the state of Rhode Island. Founded in 1677, it served as one of the five state capitals for Rhode Island until 1854. The General Assembly used the local courthouse, which still stands today and is the town hall. East Greenwich Village is at the northeastern edge of town and part of it extends into the neighboring town of Warwick. The town of East Greenwich is known for its' historic downtown and its' waterfront district, which contains many shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. The downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There's also a public dock that's good for fishing and has a small beach. Nearby is Goodard Memorial State Park, which has easy access from East Greenwich Cove. Quintessential New England, East Greenwich has many historical buildings and sites, including the Clement Weaver House, built in 1679 and one of the oldest homes in Rhode Island. Other places of historical interest include Tillinghast Mill Site and Tillinghast Road Historic District, the Richard Briggs Farm, General James Mitchell Varnum House, Clement Weaver-Daniel Howland House and Windmill Cottage.
Surrounding areas: Warwick, Rhode Island (3.4 mi), West Warwick, Rhode Island (4.7 mi), Wickford, Rhode Island (6.0 mi), North Kingstown, Rhode Island (7.7 mi), East Bay, Rhode Island (8.1 mi), Cranston, Rhode Island (8.3 mi), Prudence Island, Rhode Island (8.5 mi)
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East Greenwich Vacation Rentals
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East Greenwich Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Extended Stay America | 1200 Division Rd | West Warwick, RI | 2.2 mi. | (401) 885-3161 | | Comfort Suites | 10 Keyes Way | West Warwick, RI | 2.6 mi. | (401) 826-1800 | | Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick | One Thurber St | Warwick, RI | 3.4 mi. | (401) 734-9600 | | Sheraton Tara | 1850 PO Rd | Warwick, RI | 3.4 mi. | (401) 738-4000 | | Crowne Plaza Hotel At The Crossings | 801 Greenwich Ave | Warwick, RI | 3.8 mi. | (401) 732-6000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 901 Jefferson Blvd | Warwick, RI | 4.4 mi. | (401) 736-5000 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 268 Metro Center Blvd | Warwick, RI | 4.4 mi. | (401) 732-6667 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 33 International Way | Warwick, RI | 4.4 mi. | (401) 738-0008 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Warwick | 2100 Post Rd | Warwick, RI | 4.5 mi. | (401) 739-8888 | | Radisson Airport Hotel Providence | 2081 Post Rd | Warwick, RI | 4.5 mi. | (401) 739-3000 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Warwick | 500 Kilvert St | Warwick, RI | 4.7 mi. | (401) 737-7100 | | Springhill Suites By Marriott | 14 JP Murphy Hwy | West Warwick, RI | 4.7 mi. | (401) 822-1244 | | Extended Stay America Providence Warwick | 245 W Natick Rd | Warwick, RI | 4.8 mi. | (401) 732-2547 | | Fairfield Inn | 36 Jefferson Blvd | Warwick, RI | 6.4 mi. | (401) 941-6600 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 55 Jefferson Park Rd | Warwick, RI | 6.5 mi. | (401) 467-6900 | | Howard Johnson Lodge | 20 Jefferson Blvd | Warwick, RI | 6.5 mi. | (401) 467-9800 | | Founder's Brook Motel & Suites | 314 Boyd's Ln | Portsmouth, RI | 11.1 mi. | (401) 683-1244 | | Best Western Providence-Seekonk Inn | 45 Mink St | Seekonk, MA | 11.2 mi. | (508) ''6-4927 | | Hilton Providence | 21 Atwells Ave | Providence, RI | 11.3 mi. | (401) 831-3900 | | Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor | 220 India St | Providence, RI | 11.3 mi. | (401) 272-5577 | | Comfort Inn | 341 Highland Ave | Seekonk, MA | 11.5 mi. | (508) 336-7900 | | Hotel Providence | 311 Westiminster St | Providence, RI | 11.5 mi. | (401) 861-8000 | | Providence Biltmore Hotel | 11 Dorrance St | Providence, RI | 11.5 mi. | (401) 421-0700 | | Providence Courtyard | 32 Exchange Ter | Providence, RI | 11.5 mi. | (401) 272-1191 | | Renaissance Providence Hotel | 5 Ave Of The Arts | Providence, RI | 11.5 mi. | (401) 276-0014 | | Westin Hotel Providence | 1 W Exchange St | Providence, RI | 11.5 mi. | (401) 598-8000 | | Extended Stay America | 1000 Warren Ave | East Providence, RI | 11.6 mi. | (401) 272-1661 | | Ramada Inn | 940 Forbes Rd | Seekonk, MA | 11.9 mi. | (508) 336-7300 | | Hampton Inn Coventry | 850 Ctr Of New England Blvd | Coventry, RI | 12.0 mi. | (401) 823-4041 | | Wingate Inn Coventry | 4 Universal Blvd | Coventry, RI | 12.0 mi. | (401) 821-3322 | | Econo Lodge | 1359 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 12.1 mi. | (410) 849-2718 | | The Bay Voyage Newport Overlook | 150 Bay VW Dr | Jamestown, RI | 12.2 mi. | (401) 423-1886 | | Courtyard Marriott | 9 Commerce Dr | Middletown, RI | 12.2 mi. | (401) 849-8000 | | Providence Marriott Hotel | 1 Orms St | Providence, RI | 12.2 mi. | (401) 272-2400 | | Holiday Inn Express Middletown | 855 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 12.4 mi. | (401) 848-7128 | | Motel 6 | 249 Connell Hwy | Newport, RI | 12.6 mi. | (401) 848-0600 | | Johnson & Wales Inn | 213 Taunton Ave | Seekonk, MA | 12.8 mi. | (508) 336-8700 | | Best Western Mainstay Inn | 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd | Newport, RI | 12.8 mi. | (401) 849-9880 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Middletown/Newport | 317 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 12.9 mi. | (401) 848-6555 | | Howard Johnson Inn Newport/Middletown | 351 W Main Rd | Middletown, RI | 12.9 mi. | (401) 849-2000 |
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| Carriage House Inn | 93 Miantonomi Ave | Middletown, RI | 13.5 mi. | (401) 841-0018 | | Emma C'S Bed & Breakfast | 18 French Farm Rd | Attleboro, MA | 19.6 mi. | (508) 226-6365 |
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East Greenwich Weather & Climate
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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.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
37°F |
20°F |
4.37 in. |
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| February |
39°F |
22°F |
3.45 in. |
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| March |
47°F |
30°F |
4.43 in. |
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| April |
58°F |
39°F |
4.16 in. |
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| May |
68°F |
48°F |
3.66 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
57°F |
3.38 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
64°F |
3.17 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
62°F |
3.90 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
54°F |
3.70 in. |
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| October |
62°F |
43°F |
3.69 in. |
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| November |
52°F |
35°F |
4.40 in. |
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| December |
42°F |
25°F |
4.14 in. |
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East Greenwich Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Quonset State airport (OQU) located about 4 miles south of East Greenwich in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the General Edward Lawrence Logan International airport (BOS) located approximately 53 miles northeast of East Greenwich in Boston, Massachusetts, the Bradley International airport (BDL) located roughly 66 miles northwest of East Greenwich in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and finally the Barnes Municipal airport (BAF) located around 73 miles northwest of East Greenwich in Westfield, Massachusetts.
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East Greenwich Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Enchanted Forest | Hope Valley | RI | 17.6 mi. | | | Ocean Beach Park | New London | CT | 39.5 mi. | | | Whalom Park | Lunenburg | MA | 65.5 mi. | | | Six Flags New England | Agawam | MA | 66.0 mi. | | | Jeepers | Methuen | MA | 74.8 mi. | | | Funworld Game Center | Nashua | NH | 76.3 mi. | | | Lake Compounce | Bristol | CT | 77.1 mi. | | | Canobie Lake Park | Salem | NH | 79.0 mi. | | | Quassy Amusement Park | Middlebury | CT | 86.9 mi. | | | Pirate's Fun Park | Salisbury | MA | 87.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Waterpark | Exeter | RI | 7.2 mi. | | | Westport Water Slide | Westport | MA | 20.3 mi. | | | Water Wizz | Westerly | RI | 27.5 mi. | | | Maple Breeze Park | Pawcatuck | CT | 27.7 mi. | | | Water Wiz | Wareham | MA | 38.5 mi. | | | Splish Splash Water Park | Riverhead | NY | 81.0 mi. | | | Water Country | Portsmouth | NH | 103.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| East Greenwich Golf & Country Club | East Greenwich | RI | | | | Goddard State Memorial Park | Warwick | RI | 3.6 mi. | | | Midville Country Club | West Warwick | RI | 4.9 mi. | | | Cranston Country Club | Cranston | RI | 6.1 mi. | | | Rolling Greens Golf Course | North Kingstown | RI | 6.6 mi. | | | Yawgoo Valley Golf Course | Exeter | RI | 7.4 mi. | | | Mulligans Island Golf & Entertainment Center | Cranston | RI | 7.6 mi. | | | Exeter Country Club | Exeter | RI | 7.7 mi. | | | North Kingstown Municipal Golf Club | North Kingstown | RI | 7.7 mi. | | | Woodland Greens & Country Club | North Kingstown | RI | 7.7 mi. | | | Fairlawn Golf Course | Lincoln | RI | 8.4 mi. | | | Silver Spring Golf Course | East Providence | RI | 9.8 mi. | | | Bristol Golf Club | Bristol | RI | 10.0 mi. | | | Button Hole Golf & Learning Center | Providence | RI | 11.2 mi. | | | Triggs Memorial Golf Course | Providence | RI | 11.2 mi. | | | Green Valley Country Club | Portsmouth | RI | 11.4 mi. | | | Jamestown Golf Course | Jamestown | RI | 11.5 mi. | | | Firefly Golf Course | Seekonk | MA | 11.6 mi. | | | Montaup Country Club | Portsmouth | RI | 11.6 mi. | | | Coventry Pines Public Golf Course | Coventry | RI | 11.9 mi. | | | Washington Village Golf Club | Coventry | RI | 11.9 mi. | | | Orchard Course at Newport National Golf Club | Middletown | RI | 12.0 mi. | | | Wampanoag Golf Course | North Swansea | MA | 12.2 mi. | | | Laurel Lane Golf Club | West Kingston | RI | 13.4 mi. | | | Touisset Country Club | Swansea | MA | 14.0 mi. | | | Swansea Country Club | Swansea | MA | 14.8 mi. | | | Meadow Brook Golf Club | Wyoming | RI | 15.3 mi. | | | Rose Hill Golf Club | Wakefield | RI | 16.1 mi. | | | Hidden Hollow Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 16.3 mi. | | | Hillside Country Club | Rehoboth | MA | 16.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Wachusett Mountain | Princeton | MA | 58.6 mi. | | | Nashoba Valley | Westford | MA | 63.4 mi. | | | Mount Tom | Holyoke | MA | 70.5 mi. | | | Mount Southington | Southington | CT | 73.6 mi. | | | Temple Mountain | Peterborough | NH | 87.3 mi. | | | Woodbury | Woodbury | CT | 91.0 mi. | | | Otis Ridge | Otis | MA | 91.8 mi. | | | Mohawk Mountain | Cornwall | CT | 97.4 mi. | | | Berkshire East | Charlemont | MA | 98.5 mi. | | | Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 99.4 mi. | | | Haystack at Mount Snow | Brattleboro | VT | 99.4 mi. | | | Butternut Ski Area | Great Barrington | MA | 104.7 mi. | | | Pats Peak | Henniker | NH | 106.6 mi. | | | Big Birch | Patterson | NY | 111.6 mi. | | | Thunder Ridge | Patterson | NY | 111.6 mi. | | | Brodie Mountain | New Ashford | MA | 112.3 mi. | | | Catamount | Hillsdale | NY | 112.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Goddard Memorial State Park | | RI | 1.6 mi. | | | Cocumscussoc State Park | | RI | 5.6 mi. | | | Meshanticut State Park | | RI | 6.9 mi. | | | Salter Grove State Park | | RI | 7.3 mi. | | | Pawtuxet State Park | | RI | 7.6 mi. | | | Colt State Park | | RI | 8.1 mi. | | | Haines Memorial State Park | | RI | 8.6 mi. | | | Dodsworth Beach State Park | | RI | 9.0 mi. | | | Squantum Woods State Park | | RI | 9.9 mi. | | | Dyerville State Park | | RI | 11.0 mi. | | | Dawley Memorial State Park | | RI | 13.0 mi. | | | Peter Randall State Park | | RI | 13.8 mi. | | | Fort Wetherill State Park | | RI | 14.1 mi. | | | Beach Pond State Park | | RI | 14.5 mi. | | | Fort Adams State Park | | RI | 14.7 mi. | | | Ocean Drive State Park | | RI | 15.6 mi. | | | Lincoln Woods State Park | | RI | 15.9 mi. | | | Beach Podn State Park | | RI | 17.3 mi. | | | Fishermans Memorial State Park | | RI | 19.5 mi. | | | Dighton Rock State Park | | MA | 21.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| The Ladd School Virtual Museum | Exeter | RI | 7.2 mi. | (History) | | Heritage Harbor Museum History and Education Center | Providence | RI | 11.5 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Museum of Natural History & Cormack Planetarium | Providence | RI | 11.5 mi. | (Science) | | Rhode Island School of Design museum | Providence | RI | 11.5 mi. | (Art) | | Providence Children's Museum | Providence | RI | 11.5 mi. | (Children's) | | Malbone Estate | Newport | RI | 13.9 mi. | (History) | | Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History | Newport | RI | 13.9 mi. | (History) | | Newport Art Museum | Newport | RI | 13.9 mi. | (Art) | | South County Museum | Narragansett | RI | 14.6 mi. | (History) | | Marine Museum at Fall River | Fall River | MA | 15.8 mi. | (History) | | Battleship Cove | Fall River | MA | 15.8 mi. | (History) | | New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford | MA | 27.0 mi. | (History) | | Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer House | Stonington | CT | 32.4 mi. | (History) | | Mystic Seaport Museum | Mystic | CT | 33.9 mi. | (History) | | Kendall Whaling Museum | Sharon | MA | 35.0 mi. | (History) | | Willard House Museum | Grafton | MA | 39.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Ballard Istitute and Museum of Puppetry | Storrs | CT | 42.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Davis Museum and Cultural Center | Wellesley | MA | 44.7 mi. | (Art) | | Higgins Armory Museum | Worcester | MA | 45.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | EcoTarium | Worcester | MA | 45.2 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Roger Williams Park Zoo | Providence | RI | 11.5 mi. | | | Mystic Aquarium | Mystic | CT | 33.9 mi. | | | New England Aquarium | Boston | MA | 52.3 mi. | | | Franklin Park Zoo | Boston | MA | 52.3 mi. | | | Beardsley Zoological Gardens | Bridgeport | CT | 96.9 mi. | | | Trevor Zoo | Millbrook | NY | 115.8 mi. | |
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