Lincoln (Rhode Island)

Lincoln is a town of 21,000 people (2010) in Providence County, in Northeastern Rhode Island. It includes the villages of Manville, Lonsdale, Saylesville, Limerock, Albion, Fairlawn, and Quinville.

Understand
Lincoln is most popular in the summer with its beautiful scenery and great places to visit.

By car
Cars are the main form of transportation in Rhode Island. If you are coming by plane, there are car rentals available at T.F. Green Airport. You can also take a taxi but they can become quite pricey.

If arriving from the south, take I-95 North to Route 146 North to Route 116 South.

If arriving from the north, take I-95 South to Exit 4 in Massachusetts (295 South). Travel along Route 295 for about 10 minutes crossing into Rhode Island. Take Exit 9A (Route 146 South) to Exit 116 South.

By bus
An alternative to cars is the Rhode Island bus system known as RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority). There are plenty of bus stops throughout the state and plenty of bus stops throughout Lincoln. Route 54 is the main route to Lincoln with many drop offs being at major attractions.


 * Bus rate: $1.75 in cash
 * Transfer rate: $.50
 * Senior/Disabled Reduced Fare (with ID): $.85
 * Children under 5: free
 * Ozone Days: On days declared as Ozone Alert Days, the RIPTA bus is free except destinations to the beach.

Eat
Chain restaurants include Wendy's, McDonalds, Chili's Bar and Grill, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, and Subway. Other options include: