![]() ![]() Pawtuxet Village is the oldest village in New England, and one of the first constructed in Warwick. Pawtuxet Village Located off Broad Street.Conimincut Point Park is open to the public and is a great place to visit or take a drive through on a nice summer day. While the lighthouse is not open to the public, it is still in use and is a historical structure. It was once a fishing village, but today features Conimicut Point Park and Conimicut lighthouse. Conimicut Village’s history can be traced back to the founding of Warwick in1643. Included in the village are Warwick City Hall, multiple churches, and the Warwick museum. Today it is commonly referred to Warwick’s downtown area. It was the center of trade and politics after the Revolutionary War, and was an important shipping port to Rhode Island. Apponaug Village is a historic center settled in 1696. There are many interesting colonial villages located throughout the city of Warwick. Clouds Hill is dedicated to educating Rhode Islanders while providing them with an enjoyable experience. It is a great place to visit for a look into the history of Warwick. It is a private home that has been kept in the family for generations, and is now a museum and open to the public. Clouds Hill has been referred to as one of Rhode Island's "hidden treasures." It is available for tours seven days a week, day or evening, but requires prior notice. Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum, 4157 Post Rd, +1 40.It is a nice place to be if you want to take a journey back in time and learn some of Warwick great history. The House has been restored, but the original structure is still in tact. The house was built in 1786 and still has all of it’s original detail. ![]() The Warwick Historical Society is a museum inside of an old house. Warwick Historical Society, 25 Roger Williams Ave, +1 40.They perform every Friday evening at 7:00pm In addition, the museum offers art classes to all skill levels and ages. The museum is the home of Bring Your Own Improv, an interactive family friendly improv group. The Warwick Museum of Art was named "Most Underappreciated Museum in Rhode Island" and "Best Place to Hear a Reading" by the 2004 Providence Phoenix Reader's Poll. It hosts a wide array of cultural and artistic activities including comedy, theater, music, poetry and literature as well as monthly visual arts exhibitions. As Warwick's largest non-profit arts organization and the area's cultural center since 1976, the Warwick Museum of Art provides a performance and exhibition space for the most talented artists, writers and performers in Rhode Island. Historical Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd, +1 40.It also offers professional art consultation and framing services, and will present the art in your home. The styles range from old world traditional to contemporary. The gallery features artists from all over the world in all types of media and styles. Complements Art Gallery is one of the largest art galleries in New England. Complements Art Gallery, 50 Lambert Lind Hwy, +1 40.The museums and galleries of Warwick provide a balanced presentation of modern and historical subject matter. Warwick is also home to some great bakeries. There are many historical landmarks within Warwick because of its colonial history. From galleries, to villages to colonial monuments, Warwick provides a myriad of exciting places. Still, Warwick is one of the state’s biggest cities and there is plenty to discover. For this reason, finding things to do can sometimes be difficult, particularly during the winter. A good portion of its outdoor locations appear along the Narragansett Bay. ![]()
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