Rhode Island Car Rental and Warwick, RI
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Rhode IslandBristol, Rhode IslandCranston, Rhode IslandBristol OverviewWarwick, RIRhode Island AccommodationsSouth CarolinaTennesseeVermontVirginiaWest VirginiaWisconsinWarwick, RI is the second largest city in the state and is a very important site in American history for you to explore with your Rhode Island car rental. It was the site of the first shot of the American Revolution and home of Civil War hero General George S. Greene.
Step back in time
Warwick was founded in 1642, as you might learn when you visit with your Rhode Island car rental, when Samuel Gorton made the “Shawhomett Purchase”. The Narragansett Indian Chief agreed to sell the land that is now Warwick, Coventry, and West Warwick for 144 fathoms of Wampumpeague (a string of white shell beads from the North Atlantic channeled whelk). There was much dispute over this trade, and the town came under Massachusetts rule. There was a stand off to arrest Gorton and his followers. Other towns in the area (Providence, Portsmouth, and Newport) united to get a royal charter allowing the towns on Narragansett Bay to form the colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Fight on
Warwick has seen its share of violence in the past. In 1772, it was the site of the first violent act against the British Crown. Local patriots boarded the HMS Gaspee, which was charged with enforcing the Stamp Act 1765 and Townshend Acts in the area where smuggling was on Narragansett Bay. The captain of the ship was shot while resisting the taking of his ship. From this, the American Revolution had begun.
Get out on the town
Where ever you interests lie, Warwick has many activities right in town for you to do with your Rhode Island car rental. And if you have nothing planned for the day, there are 39 miles of coastline with some of the best views of Narragansett Bay around!
Explore the past
Being at the center of early colonial history and the American Revolution, there are a number of historical sites you can visit with your Rhode Island car rental. The Aldrich Mansion found on the Bay is an example of the “Golden Years” of Rhode Island. This seventy-room house is a great piece of architecture to explore. There is also Drum Rock, which legend has once created a deep, booming sound like a drum.
Take a trip
There are a number of villages within Warwick that you can visit with your Rhode Island car rental. Apponaug, Conimicut, Pawtuxet, and Potowomut are interesting day trips. There are a number of activities within these villages such as walking tours and shopping. Warwick is also noted for its beaches and parks, which are most enjoyable in the warm wrather. While you are in Potowomut, you can also visit Goddard Memorial State Park to enjoy nature walks, horseback riding, or sunbathing and swimming on a salt-water beach at Greenwich Bay. There are a number of fresh and salt water beaches in the area.
