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The area of Cranston known as Edgewood is not simply the city’s segue into Providence. It is also the location of a collection of spectacular homes. Edgewood is a friendly, communal, and old-timey section of Cranston. Everyone knows everyone. There are cute shops and comfy dining. A great place to hang out, walk around and socialize with a group of friends or family. The part of Edgewood, which connects to Pawtuxet Village and Warwick, is on the coast of the Narragansett Bay. The view is lovely, especially at sunset. The nearby homes are also worth checking out, or strolling past.
This historic farmhouse, built in 1754, is on the National Rochambeau Trail and is furnished with period antiques.
This mansion was built in the late 18th century by the Spragues, a well-to-do Cranston family. The mansion received additions in 1864, and it has been kept intact ever since. There are tours through the mansion, and the suggested price for these tours is $3 for children and $10 for visitors 12 and up. The tours mainly focus on the history and architecture of the building. There are rumors that the mansion is haunted, but that is not widely believed. This is considered one of America’s most haunted mansions” and it is open to the public for tours. Around Halloween each year they also hold an annual Ghost Party— playing on their reputation and the home’s history of tragedy to maintain a building of significant historic value. Sprague Mansion is definitely worth a visit for visitors and Rhode Island residents.