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Cranston, formerly known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The official population of the city in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston. [6] .
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- Roger Williams Park Zoo. Roger Williams Park Zoo giraffes in summertime. One of the best things to see in all of Cranston is the Roger Williams Park Zoo.
- Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. Roger Williams Botanical Center Inside with fish pond and fountain. There’s nothing better to do during the New England winter than to spend some time in a lush greenhouse.
- RISD Museum. RISD Museum Entrance. A great place to go for art in Cranston is the RISD Museum. With more than 2,000 artifacts and artworks on display, visitors who are interested in art and history will be enthralled by this museum.
- Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge. Forest in New England, green and lush in summertime. For visitors pining for the great outdoors, the Audubon Davis Memorial Wildlife Refuge is the place to go.
- Learn about Cranston's backstory at Sprague Mansion. To call it by its full name, Governor William Sprague Mansion is a Rhode Island institution, having been the birthplace of not one, but two Governors of the state to have shared that name.
- Catch a show at Park Theatre. Cranston’s leading venue for the performing arts, Park Theatre is where locals and visitors alike head to watch performances from big-name singers or witness stand-up sets from the greats of comedy.
- Go fishing at John L. Curran State Park. The picturesque surroundings of Cranston are a major selling point for tourists, offering exceptional panoramic views all over the area, and nowhere is this more in evidence than at John L. Curran State Park - a forested area with two large manmade lakes offering some of the best fishing in the area.
- Enjoy fine Italian dining at Marchetti's. There are few culinary experiences quite as affirming as enjoying Italian food cooked by the experts, and that is what’s on offer at Marchetti’s.
Welcome to the City of Cranston! Our city is proudly ranked among Livability.com's 'Top Best Places to Live in The U.S. in 2023; America's 50 Best Cities to Live as selected by Fortune Magazine in 2023; and by 24/7 Wall Street in 2015! As the second largest City in the State of Rhode Island, Cranston is home to over 82,000 residents.
Cranston, city, Providence county, central Rhode Island, U.S. It lies on the western shore of Narragansett Bay and adjoins Providence city. The first settlement was made on the Pawtuxet River in 1638 by William Arnold, an ancestor of Benedict Arnold and a compatriot of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island colony.
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Cranston, formerly known as Pawtuxet, is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The official population of the city in the 2020 United States Census was 82,934, making it the second-largest city in the state. The center of population of Rhode Island is located in Cranston.
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