Cranston

城市概覽

Formerly known as Pawtuxet, the city is bordered by the City of Warwick and the Town of West Warwick to the south, and the Town of Scituate to the west. Part of the Providence County, Cranston is home to 3½ miles of shoreline of the Providence River—which opens up to Naragansett Bay. Cranston was established from a part of Providence in 1754, but it was not until 1910 that it was designated a city. The climate is temperate, reaching highs of 105°F in the summer and lows of -5°F in the winter.

如何抵達

By car Cranston is a short drive from any Rhode Island city or town. From the south, it is easiest to take I-95 N exit 11 (in Warwick, RI), to I-295 N exit 1, to RI-2 N into Cranston. From the north, it is easiest to take I-95 S exit 16, to RI-1 S (Elmwood Avenue/Post Road), into Cranston: RI-12 (Park Avenue) and RI-2 (Reservoir Avenue). For up to date traffic information, consult the RI Department of Transportation's Transportation Management Center Website.

By plane The closest airport to Cranston is T.F. Green International Airport (PVD IATA), 200 Post Road in Warwick, less than 5 minutes away (☏ +1-888-268-7222). T.F. Green serves the Rhode Island area and provides non-stop transportation from Toronto, the Azores (seasonal), and many major U.S. airports including Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, and Las Vegas. Additional cities can be reached by connecting flights at many major airline hubs. Upon arrival, renting a car or taking a bus is a convenient way to enter the city.

當地交通

By car Destinations in Cranston are most easily accessible by car. Renting a car or bringing your own is advisable. Many locations of interest are close to each other, and can be walking distance apart, but locations may be car-centrically designed or areas of high traffic volume. Travelling from western Cranston across the city into the Edgewood neighborhood can take quite awhile by Rhode Island standards. Park Avenue is a primary way to do this, and receives much traffic. Central and eastern Cranston resemble the capital city of Providence to a greater degree than western Cranston, so plan for traffic in these places accordingly.

By bus A one day bus pass can be purchased on board any RIPTA (☏ +1 401 781-9400) bus and may be used to travel to and around major Cranston streets and into the city itself. Unlike larger city routes, bus routes serving Cranston may not have many trips especially on weekends and nights. Bus rates: one-way: $2.00, transfer: $0.50, multiple ride passes available. Routes serving Cranston:

22 Reservoir/Pontiac - Serving Reservoir Avenue, Garden City, and Park Avenue 31 Cranston St - Route from Providence to Warwick through Cranston, This trip in reverse will also bring you into the heart of Downtown Providence. 30 Arlignton/Oaklawn - Arlington and Oaklawn

By bike Cranston has plenty of bike paths and routes to get you to places. The Cross-City Bicycle Route begins along Naragansett Bay and takes you west towards the center of the city. Most of the route is through quiet neighborhoods so you can easily avoid traffic. The entire route is about 25 miles. This bike route also connects to the Washington Secondary Bike Path.

必看景點

John L. Curran Management Area, ☏ +1 401 423-1920. Made up of 332 acres which are perfect for hiking, biking, and bird-watching. There are two ponds here where you are able to take out the canoe or do a little fresh water fishing. 1 Joy Homestead, 156 Scituate Ave, ☏ +1 401 603-5937. This historic farmhouse, built in 1754, is on the National Rochambeau Trail and is furnished with period antiques. Narragansett Bay, Edgewood. The area of Cranston known as Edgewood is not simply the city’s segue into Providence. It is also the location of a collection of spectacular homes. Edgewood is a friendly, communal, and old-timey section of Cranston. Everyone knows everyone. There are cute shops and comfy dining. A great place to hang out, walk around and socialize with a group of friends or family. The part of Edgewood, which connects to Pawtuxet Village and Warwick, is on the coast of the Narragansett Bay. The view is lovely, especially at sunset. The nearby homes are also worth checking out, or strolling past. Oaklawn Grange, 40 Searle Ave, ☏ +1 401 942-2899. The Oaklawn Grange is a part of the historical Oaklawn village. The building is over one hundred years old and is now home of a non-profit organization that is run by a group volunteers from the community. The grange puts on a series of various events and fundraisers, most of the time during holiday seasons. For example around Halloween they have hayrides that ride around the area, and closer to Christmas time Santa rides to the grange on a fire engine and there is a ceremonial tree lighting in the nearby gazebo; these events are a ton of fun for younger kids. The Grange is also available to be rented out for private parties. Port Edgewood Marina, 1128 Narragansett Blvd, ☏ +1 401 941-2000. This is a great place for tourists to visit if they want to get better acquainted with a more nautical side of Rhode Island. Port Edgewood Marina has a great view of the ocean and is a good place to check out all of the differen

體驗活動

Edgewood Yacht Club. The old Edgewood Yacht Club building was completely destroyed in a fire in 2010. The dock overlooks the bay from an excellent vantage point. The club offers several days throughout the summer for tours of both the club docks and a trip out onto the bay. Learning the basics of sailing can be an enjoyable, relatively cheap activity. The Edgewood and Rhode Island yacht clubs offer sailing lessons. For one on an extended stay, these weekly lessons can be an exciting introduction to the nautical side of Rhode island. Rhode Island Yacht Club. The Rhode Island Yacht Club houses many different yachts and other watercraft, often adorned with lights during holidays. You can reach the area directly from Narragansett Boulevard. Budlong Pool, 198 Aqueduct Rd, ☏ +1 401 781-7477. June–August. Built in the 1950s, Budlong Pool is one of the largest outdoor swimming pools in the nation, at 85 feet wide and 260 feet long. Cranston residents can purchase a season, individual, senior, or day pass, but non-residents can only purchase a day pass. There are swimming lessons for children and Aquafit classes for adults. The pool is open every year from the last week of June until the third week of August. Cranston Veteran's Memorial Ice Rink, 900 Phenix Ave, ☏ +1 401 944-8690. M-Th 10AM-noon; F 10AM-noon, 8PM-10PM; Sa Su 1-3PM. This ice rink, with a capacity of 425 people, is open to the public four days a week. It features a snack bar and a pro shop called Bennett Sports, which sells hockey equipment. Rates: $2-5 (for public skating). Cranston Track and Field (adjacent to Hugh B. Bain Middle School). This field serves a wide variety of causes including soccer, football, baseball, a playground for kids, and includes two rings for running, a larger 1/2 mile track and a smaller quarter mile track. Duri