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This property was purchased by the East Greenwich Land Trust in 2001 in an effort to preserve a treasured natural and historic resource. The organic farm grows high quality fresh vegetables and small fruits without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Throughout the season, the farm is host to several workshops with culinary, agricultural and natural themes. The farm is always open to the public for walks on the trails or through the fields.
Written Nov 12, 2012
Address: 830 South Road
Website: www.eglandtrust.org
Features an extensive collection of antique firefighting apparatus, including a 1938 Mack fire truck. The museum is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, from May through September, from 10am to 2pm.
Written Nov 12, 2012
Address: 80 Queen Street
Phone: 401-884-9817
Showcases the history of steam engines and wireless technology, including the only surviving George H. Corliss engine running under steam today, and the oldest surviving working wireless station in the world. The Museum is open every Thursday from 9am to 2pm, and by appointment. Admission is $15 for adults; $10 for ages 14 and under (must be accompanied by an adult).
Written Nov 12, 2012
Address: 1300 Frenchtown Road
Phone: 401-885-0545
Website: www.NEWSM.org
Has witnessed Presidents, Generals, and Founding Fathers debating the creation of the United States, strategizing the Revolutionary War, and a lot more. Today, this former manor home of General James Mitchell Varnum (built in 1773) offers informative tours, rare antiques, unique architecture, and a rich history. The Varnum House is open Saturdays and Sundays in June, July, and August, from 10am to 4pm.
Written Nov 12, 2012
Address: 1776 Revolution St reet
Phone: 401-884-1776
Website: www.varnumcontinentals.org/house
formed in 1774 to protect the town of East Greenwich from Tory attack, and were later chartered by the Colonial Assembly as an “elite militia,” taking responsibility for their own training and equipment. They are still called upon today by state, civic, and educational organizations for patriotic, historical, educational, and ceremonial duties. The Kentish Guards Fife & Drum Corps practices every Wednesday from 7pm – 9pm. All are invited to stop by the Kentish Guards Armory during rehearsals. These are rare opportunities to experience the fife and drum musical tradition in its military context
Updated Nov 12, 2012
Address: 1774 Armory Street
Website: www.kentishguards.org
Contains an extensive military & naval museum, with weapons & artifacts dating from the 16th century to the present. Additionally, the Armory contains an extensive military library, including training manuals and documents, and has been visited by some of the most prominent military historians in the world. The Armory is open the 2nd Saturday of every month, from 10am to 3pm, and by appointment.
Written Nov 12, 2012
Address: 6 Main Street
Phone: 401-884-4110
Website: www.varnumcontinentals.org
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After you have walked up and down Main Street, why don't you take a stroll or your car and walk around the residential areas. If you walk towards Greenwich Bay you will see one way of life and if you walk up the hill on the other side of Main Street you will see something completely different. Both charming in their own way.
Then you can drive into Warwick which is just over the otherside of Division Street. There are some incredibly beautiful houses there. Some are old and some are very new and luxurious, very upscale.
Written Jul 15, 2006
During a recent trip to RI, we enjoyed a wonderful evening and dinner at Siena Cucina Enoteca in East Greenwich. We were a group of 8 with three children and everyone of us enjoyed our choices of the wide variety of wonderful Tuscan dishes. Service was impeccable and it is a beautifully decorated interior that was warm, artsy, and inviting. We started with a wonderful antipasti tasting board of Prosciutto di Parma, Tuscan Ciabatta Crostini, Candied Nuts & Fruits, lovely green olives, Sopresata, and more.
There were 7-8 Pasta dishes which ranged from $15-$19, and a wide variety of chicken, veal, beef and fish entrees from $15 to $29. There is an extensive wine list of Italian and Calfornian wines.
This restaurant has won many awards to include being voted "Best Italian Restaurant in Rhode Island" - 2010 RI Monthly's Readers' Poll. Reservations are recommended: 401-885-8850 and they do have a private room for larger parties. This is a restaurant we'll return to again and again.
Favorite Dish: As my main course I ordered the Saltimbocca (Veal scaloppine pan-sautéed with Prosciutto di Parma, fresh sage, garlic, Marsala wine and a veal demi-glaze), which I can highly recommend. This dish was $19.
Updated Nov 17, 2010
Address: 5600 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-885-8850
Website: www.sienari.com
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This was actually not a very good restaurant, though on a Sunday afternoon it is mobbed. I guess it is because it is right on Greenwich Bay and you can sit a watch the boats coming and going while eating and drinking.
Favorite Dish: I had steamed lobster. I love lobster and don't see how you can go wrong with it. The rest of the meal was just so so. The mud pie was terrible. The cosmopolitain, however, was pretty good.
Written Jul 11, 2006
Address: 38 Water Street
Phone: 401-884-6363
Website: http://www.harboursideri.com/
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Goddard Memorial State Park, 1095 Ives Road, Warwick, Rhode Island 02818
This is a beautiful park with abgolf course, riding stable, beach, and lots of picnic areas. The ride to the park is lovely and if you drive straight out to the end of the road you will see the bay. There is a residential area called Bayridge where people from other parts of RI used to summer.
Take Interstate Rte. 95 South, to Rte. 4 South, to East Greenwich exit, turn right onto Division Street, to Rte. 1 South, follow signs to Goddard Memorial State Park.
About. com lists this as one of RI's best state parks.
http://usparks.about.com/od/nationalparklocator/l/blbestparks_ri.htm
"Located along two miles of Greenwich Cove, the park was formally opened to the public in 1930. Today, it attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island’s most popular Metropolitan Park, while offering bathing, boating, fishing, and a naturalist program. at a newly renovated saltwater beach area. Other activities and facilities available include a nine hole golf course with pro shop, equestrian show area, 18 miles of bridle trails, 155 fireplaces with picnic tables, 200 portable stove areas with picnic tables, 11 game fields, a new performing arts center for weddings, concerts, picnics, and special events."
Updated Jul 29, 2006
Website: http://www.riparks.com/goddard.htm
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