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Warwick is the second largest city in Rhode Island. Located on the coast facing Narragansett Bay, it covers 49.62 sq mi (128.52 sq km) and has a population of 83,000 people (2011 estimate).

Guide to Warwick Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Warwick that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

City Hall, Warwick, Rhode Island
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The city of Warwick dates back to 1642. It was founded by Samuel Gorton, who purchased the land from the local Native American chieftain, Sachem Miantonomi. However the other chieftains disputed the sale, and took the case to the Massachusetts authorities, who arrested Gorton. This spurred the other towns in the area to unite and form the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

In 1648, Gorton was eventually given a charter, by the Earl of Warwick, head of the Parliamentary Commission on Plantation Affairs, to occupy the land and establish the settlement. In gratitude, he renamed his settlement - then known as Shawhomett - to Warwick.

In 1772, local patriots attacked a British ship in Warwick, in the process shot the commanding officer. The incident was the first time that blood was spilled in the American Revolution.

Visiting Warwick

Take Interstate 95 to Exit 12, then continue east on Main Avenue to reach Warwick.

Places of Interest in Warwick

Cloud Hill Victorian House Museum
This is a museum that offers a glimpse into lifestyle in the Victorian age.
Historical Warwick Museum of Art
Museum that provides a springboard for local artists to gain exposure for their work.

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