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boulevardofdef t1_ja5ixrw wrote

This is easy for me: Warwick. It seems to get shit on a lot, but it's got a ton of really attractive waterfront; a surprisingly large number of excellent parks (Goddard, Rocky Point, City Park, etc.); a number of excellent residential neighborhoods (Cowesett is my favorite in the entire state, Buttonwoods Beach is amazing, Potowomut, I could go on); the best big-box retail strip in the state terminating in the state's second largest mall; half of beautiful Pawtuxet Village.

People seem to put it down because of a few dead strip malls and mediocre schools (though people also say they're moving to Cranston for the schools, which are ranked essentially the same), and nobody likes living near the airport (though it can be really convenient, including commuter rail to Boston). I've lived in four places in my 10 years in RI and three of them have been in Warwick, and that wasn't an accident.

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YeahIsme t1_ja5mccg wrote

Fair points but I hate the traffic in Warwick. And I truly believe there is something for everyone at Warwick Mall

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knight8654 t1_ja5nmud wrote

🎶 There is something for everyone at Warwick Mall!!🎶

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_ja51v8x wrote

Seen too many trump signs on the way to the beach for me to agree with that…..

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mantisMD97 t1_ja6c3pk wrote

All you have to do is not care and it will have zero effect on your life 👍

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PurinaHall0fFame t1_ja761f6 wrote

Ah yes, if I simply don't care about politics it will never affect my life, sure.

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SaltyNewEnglandCop t1_ja7otub wrote

Because seeing signs for a the Republicans in one of the bluest states in the country is to shocking for the conscious.

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mantisMD97 t1_ja84bkh wrote

Lol. It’s a flag in someone’s yard, if that makes you judge/afraid of an entire town you’re a fool. I don’t like trump either, but he doesn’t live rent free in my head like you maniacs.

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PurinaHall0fFame t1_jaajfow wrote

Damn, you sure read a lot in to my comment that didn't mention any particular political leaning.

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Status_Silver_5114 t1_ja7d793 wrote

Ah yes the fuck your feelings crowd is telling everyone not to care. Noted.

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FlashbackBob t1_ja5dnai wrote

Bristol. Colt State Park, East Bay Bike Path, downtown, historic homes, and the 4th of July celebrations throughout town and the parade. Good restaurants and very walkable.

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eastcoastflava13 t1_ja7pd5o wrote

Plus some of the best waterfront in the state. The combo of Bristol/Warren can't be beat for smiles per mile. Newport-lite.

Edit: I'm not sure I'd call Bristol 'underrated', though. It's pretty highly rated.

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Addicted2GravyTears t1_ja8bgrp wrote

I live in Warren, and grew up a mile away in Swansea, MA. I've lived all over, and Warren may be my all-around favorite. That being said, the town governance needs to be purged starting with the town manager. They're criminally bad at everything.

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WafflesTheBadger t1_ja5fmgr wrote

I'm quite fond of Scituate. It's a great fix for that small town feel but isn't too far from Providence. There are some hidden gems there too (Barden Family Orchard, Martinelli's Farm, Lucky Clover Farm, the farmers market, Scituate Arts Fest, and Famous Pizza, just to name a few)

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deadl0ckx2 t1_ja69nez wrote

The whole western corridor of the state is underrated (Burrillville down to Bradford/Charlestown).

It’s the only part of the state where you still have a reasonable chance at buying an affordable house. Not much traffic, and it’s easy to get to Providence/the heart of the state (maybe with the exception of Burrillville and Foster).

The schools are generally good, the crime is low, and you’re much closer to most outdoor activities than the rest of the state (the West is littered with Audobon preserves, state management areas, lakes, ponds, and more).

And if you’re into it, the pace of life is more relaxed. Though they’re everywhere, you’re less likely to deal with aggressive and dangerous drivers simply because there’s less cars.

If you can look past the political atmosphere (and even that isn’t really that bad, Burrillville voted the most for Trump of all the towns at only 57.5%, Biden won Richmond, and Trump carried Exeter by less than a point), it’s really a great part of the state.

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therealDrA t1_ja6p2s7 wrote

Cranston. We have Garden City and Pawtuxet Village, and historic Edgewood, Roger Williams Park. Just ignore the west part and you have a gem. Also borders Providence so never far from the city.

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FIFAFanboy2023 t1_ja7suvp wrote

Cranston gives me Florida vibes.

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therealDrA t1_ja87t78 wrote

Yuck. I am probably the least Florida person I know. I won't visit that shithole. What could possibly give you Florida vibes in Cranston?

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FIFAFanboy2023 t1_ja8mraf wrote

The layout of the city itself has always felt like older Florida cities. Some of the architecture as well.

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Wide_Television_7074 t1_ja63jfu wrote

Charlestown, Little Compton

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mommyshlee2 t1_ja98j01 wrote

I agree about charlestown. Lived the first 29 years of my life there. I miss it sometimes.

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Jerkeyjoe t1_ja5fizs wrote

Woonsocket

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sooooocal t1_ja5ntpc wrote

I teach in Woonsocket, and my first year at my current school, I only learned the way to and from the job. This year, I spent a little more time driving through and seeing more of it, and I have to say, Woonsocket is actually a very cute and charming area. It may not be the nicest area (although I’ve never personally had any issues), I feel pretty lucky to be working there.

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boulevardofdef t1_ja6dhdh wrote

I used to work there and would argue with my co-workers about it. "I don't get it, it doesn't seem that bad," I'd say. "There are murders here!" one of my co-workers shot back. I looked it up and it turned out there's usually either one or no murders in a typical year.

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Chance_Bad_7437 t1_ja5ks40 wrote

Downtown Woonsocket and river falls are both pretty cool

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Ok-Mess-2729 t1_ja5ldw1 wrote

Woonsocket gets a bad rap when they truly do have a lot to offer!

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buffymiffington t1_ja5qpjb wrote

Totally agree! The architecture in the North End is really cool, and the city has an interesting history.

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mantisMD97 t1_ja6cah8 wrote

This is insane to me. Have spent more time then I’d like there and it is an absolute dump. Drab and gross. Smells awful there for months at a time to top it off.

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Uakaris t1_ja5ij3f wrote

Honestly, I think Johnston takes more grief than they deserve. I mean, they’ve got Market Basket now. And Snake Den. And a tiny stretch of bike path.

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YeahIsme t1_ja5m5xs wrote

True but I HATE the 6/10 mess going on and will avoid Johnston at all costs (as a northerner) Until that gets fixed, it sits low on the bar for me

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Uakaris t1_ja5s6qw wrote

Isn’t the 6/10 connector in Providence?

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JesusOfSurbaria t1_ja7ltyg wrote

West Greenwich. It’s a whole much of nothingness but it’s my nothingness I grew up with.

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jma7400 t1_ja7ehm1 wrote

Underrated? Lincoln easily. Great schools and so much to do.

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Llfeofjerm t1_ja9kc4a wrote

Tbh Lincoln is super underrated. Pawtucket is think is also, there is just so much potential.

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Shot-Perspective2946 t1_ja8vh2v wrote

Newport.

It has a reputation that it’s just a summer town. It’s not.

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