East Greenwich

East Greenwich is centrally located in the state of Rhode Island on the western shore of the Narragansett Bay. Established in the 1600s, East Greenwich is the eighth oldest town in Rhode Island. Rich with history, the land was originally owned by the Pequot Indians. In 1644, the land was acquired by King Charles II. In 1677, the General Assembly legally established East Greenwich and the town was named after the town of Greenwich in Kent, England. Today, with numerous historical landmarks, East Greenwich continues to be proud of its history.

By plane
T.F. Green Airport located in Warwick, though listed as being in Providence, is a 10 minute drive to East Greenwich. Follow US-1 S into East Greenwich. 

By car
For those driving from the northern part of Rhode Island, Boston, or New York, take I-95 South toward Providence, a slight left at RI-4 S (sign will read North Kingstown /RI-4 S) and take Exit 8 for East Greenwich. Keep right after exit and enter East Greenwich.

For those driving from Connecticut, take I-95 N, and then take Exit 8A for East Greenwich. For those coming from the southern part of Rhode Island, take US-1 N, a slight left at RI-4 N, and then Exit 8A to reach East Greenwich.

Get around
Walk down Main Street on a nice day. Parking is hard to find at times. M-Sa 9AM-7PM limited 2 hour parking on Main Street and on the side streets. If you plan on spending more than 2 hours, park at Swift Gym or by the Police Station, both located off of Pierce Street.

See

 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.

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Bars

 * Richard’s Pub, 3347 South County Trail, +1 401 884-2880, Tavern and sports bar, serving wings, pizza, and entrees. Come on down with friends and watch your favorite sports teams in action. M-Th 11AM-11:30PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight, Su noon-10PM

Go next

 * Visit the museums, experience the nightlife, or taste the Italian cuisine of Providence, located 25 minutes north of East Greenwich. Take I-95 N and take any of the Downtown Providence exits starting with exit 20.
 * Enjoy the historic town of Newport with the mansions, unique shops, and various beaches. A 35 minute ride south of East Greenwich. Follow RI-4 S and then stay on US-1 S. Merge onto RI- 138 E and cross Jamestown and Newport bridges (there is a $2 toll each way for the Newport Bridge).
 * Find many bargains at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, Massachusetts. A 45 minute ride north, take I-95 N and then merge onto I-495 N by taking exit 6B. Take the RT-1A S exit, known as exit 15.
 * Neighboring North Kingstown has a Fast Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard.