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Warwick is a beautiful city located in Rhode Island, United States. It is 49 miles south of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is considered part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan area. Situated in Kent County, Warwick has an area of 49.62 square miles and a population of more than 82,600 residents, as the 2010 census indicated. In fact, Warwick is the second largest city in the state and one of the most important cities in the whole area. Warwick was founded in 1642, by Samuel Gorton, and has witnessed major events in American history. Warwick was decimated during King Philip's War (1675-76) and was the site of the first shot fired during the American Revolution against the British schooner Gaspée. With a rich history, an impressive cultural life and numerous wonderful places to visit, Warwick is a great tourist destination for visitors arriving from all around the United States, but not only.

Top Attractions within Warwick

Warwick Museum of Art is a place not to miss. This is one of the most beautiful and impressive museums in the whole area, displaying some fascinating art collections. You will surely have an exciting experience in this spot. The museum first opened in 1976 and the best thing about visiting it is that it supposes free admission.

Goddard Memorial State Park is really popular due to the numerous events that are constantly planned here. This is the venue in which various summer concerts are held, but the place is also great for picnics and relaxation. The park can be visited by the entire family, as here you will also find some great playgrounds for children. A public golf course can also be accessed in this spot.

Oakland Beach is a place of a scenic beauty, located in Warwick. This is the best location to be at if you want to relax in the sun or if you want to spend a day out swimming. Restrooms, a boat ramp and food facilities can be found in this area. Three great restaurants can be easily accessed near the Oakland Beach.

Crow's Nest is the perfect place to eat in, while being in Warwick. The food here is really tasty, while the atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The service is fast and friendly in this great Warwick restaurant. While being here, make sure to taste the great seafood specialties.

5 Things You Must Do in Warwick

1. Historic generals' homes: Gen. James Mitchell Varnum served during the Revolutionary War. He bought the land that his home is on from John Peirce for $90 in 1773. Gen. Lafayette visited the house many times. In 1939, the house was made into a museum. Warwick is also the home of Revolutionary War Gen. Nathanael Greene, George Washington's second-in-command and acknowledged by many historians as the most capable and significant general of the Revolutionary effort. His home west of town is open for tours.

2. Roger Williams Park Zoo: In nearby Providence, Rhode Island's only zoo shelters over 957 animals, with some 156 different species on display at any given time, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects. The Bearwatch exhibit houses Kobe, a seven-month-old polar bear born at the zoo. You can view underwater videos of Kobe and his mother, Trixie, and learn interesting facts about the species in general.

3. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium: In Providence is Rhode Island's only natural history museum and its only planetarium. Among the natural history collections are 175,000 preserved plants and animals such as insects, mollusk shells, birds, and mammals. There are also 15,000 earth science specimens consisting of rocks, minerals, and animal and plant fossils. The cultural collections consist of about 20,000 archaeological artifacts, mostly from North America. They also contain 4,000 ethnographic objects such as baskets, textiles, tools, and carvings with special emphasis on Oceania and Native North America.

4. Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology: This facility on the Brown University campus is on 376 acres of woodland on the shores of Mount Hope Bay, across from Warwick. It offers exhibits on ethnography and archaeology, and is one of the finest centers in New England for research on Native American material culture. Its holdings include 73,000 archaeological artifacts and 15,000 ethnographic artifacts. The museum also contains significant material from Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

5. Goddard Memorial State Park: Rhode Island's most popular metropolitan park offers a beautiful natural environment with lawns, playing fields, and forested areas with a variety of trees from all over the world, including 62 deciduous and 19 evergreen species. Visitors can enjoy a nine-hole golf course, an equestrian show area, 18 miles of bridle trails, picnic tables, game fields, and a performing arts center for weddings, concerts, picnics, and special events.