Cumberland is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island. It includes the villages of Cumberland Hill and Valley Falls.
Located off Interstate 295, exits 10 and 11, Cumberland is in the northeast corner of the state. There are bus routes running from Providence, but Cumberland is best accessed by car.
The Blackstone River Bikeway is scheduled to be a 17.1-mile (27.5-km) by 12-foot-wide scenic bike-path under construction by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). The southern end of the Blackstone River Bikeway will eventually link to the popular East Bay Bike Path, making a continuous 31.9-mile (51.3-km) route for alternative transportation.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation & Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management have made great progress with a ten-mile off-road segment already opened. The Kelly House Museum, located along the bikeway in Lincoln, focuses on transportation history.
As of mid-2009, the completed segment begins in Woonsocket, at the River's Edge Recreation Complex, and heads south through the towns of Cumberland and Lincoln, terminating just north of Valley Falls Heritage Park. A marked on-street route leads from the main path to a short segment in the Valley Falls park. A side spur from the Kelley House Museum leads to a visitor's center, which is accessible as a rest stop off of I-295. Several other parking areas exist along the bikeway.
In the village of Ashton, the Bikeway follows the route of the Blackstone Canal for 3 miles, mostly on top of the historic towpath. While at Ashton, visit the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum, a newly opened museum and visitor center adjacent to the Bikeway that offers free tours. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management manages the Rhode Island segments which have already become a popular recreation destination.
Interim on-road routes stretch north through Woonsocket, home of the Museum of Work and Culture, and south to Providence. While in Pawtucket visit the Slater Mill, the Birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center. From here, one can follow city streets into Providence to make a connection with the popular East Bay Bikepath that travels 14.5 miles along Narragansett Bay to the historic waterfront community of Bristol.
Davenport's, 1070 Mendon Road, +1 401 334-1017. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11:30PM. Davenport's restaurant is well-known in Cumberland for its fabulous meals! From fish and chips to bacon cheeseburgers, Davenport's menu offers something for everyone. They provide friendly and quick service to customers and you are able to make reservations. By clicking on the link, you can view their great menu. All in all, Davenport's is highly recommended by many of Cumberland's residents!
Cumberland House of Pizza, 2360 Mendon Road, +1 401 658-2626. Closed Monday. Cumberland House of Pizza a.k.a "CHOP's" is probably one of the most popular places to go for Cumberland residents. It is a family-owned business and they never fail to keep their customers coming back for more pizza and fish and chips.
Sakis Pizzeria & Grill, 2275 Diamond Hill Road, +1 401 334-4137. Sakis also has excellent pizza as well as many other choices such as salads and subs. They always have great service and everyone working there is extremely friendly! It is a definitely a place to go for awesome pizza and subs.
Supreme Pizza, 3450 Mendon Road, +1 401 658-0032. Great pizza, great service- who could ask for more? Check this place out, the menu offers several options and you can have it delivered or pick it up.
Andrew's Bistro, 3755 Mendon Rd, +1 401 658-1515. A sophisticated restaurant with a very nice staff of workers. The owner is very friendly and waiters provide excellent service to their customers. They have a variety of meals to choose from on their menu and they are available to take reservations and bookings for private parties.
Coffee Connection, 2364 Mendon Rd, +1 401 658-2400. Provides probably the best coffee in Cumberland. With flavors like chocolate covered strawberry and French kiss, they melt the sugar first, making it even more delicious coffee. Additionally, they have mixed drinks that combine your favorite flavors together for a frothy treat as well as sandwiches that make for a great lunch meal.
J's Deli, 2364 Diamond Hill Rd., +1 401 334-1414. M-F 7AM - 8PM, Sa 9AM - 8PM, Su 10AM - 6PM. J’s Deli is one of Cumberland’s favorite sandwich shops. With tons of variety and huge servings, J’s Deli always has residents coming back for more.
Ice Cream Machine, 4288 Diamond Hill Rd., +1 401 333-5053. Ice Cream Machine offers great homemade ice cream in almost any flavor you can imagine. Located right across the street from Diamond Hill State Park, Ice Cream Machine is a great place to satisfy your Ice Cream craving. Famous ice cream entrepreneurs Ben and Jerry visited Ice Cream Machine before they began their own business, to see how real homemade ice cream was made.
Poppy's, 3344 Mendon Road, +1 401 658-2700. M-W 6AM-2PM, Th F 6AM-7PM, Sa 6AM-2PM, Su 7AM-1PM. A great, homey restaurant for breakfast and lunch, or dinner on Thursdays and Fridays. Looks like a diner on the outside, but is like a mother’s kitchen on the inside. Good restaurant for kids, there are games and books at each table. Although mostly known for its breakfasts, Poppy’s also serves lunch every day and dinner on Thursdays and Fridays. Serves Pepsi products.
J Gray’s Family Tavern, 405 Mendon Road, +1 401 723-7600. M-Sa 11AM-1AM, Su noon-1AM. A restaurant and tavern that’s for the whole family. Has a dining room, a lounge and bar. Known for having a friendly atmosphere and good service. Has TVs, free Wi-Fi service and has live music every Saturday night, from 9PM to midnight. Friday specials are Rhode Island favorites such as fish and chips and clam cakes and chowder.
Angelo’s Pizza, 133 Mendon Road, +1 401 728-3340. M-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11PM-midnght, Su noon-10PM. Not just a great place for pizza, has other Italian foods, even full meals! Angelo’s Pizza also has outdoor tables for eating in nice weather. Has a detailed website that shows its menu, and also offers catering. While it has these restaurant attributes one can still order pizza, on the phone or online.
Fortune House, 1800 Mendon Road, +1 401 333-9976. A Chinese restaurant that does not use MSG. Praised for its fast service and cheap takeout, perhaps the best source of Chinese cuisine in Cumberland! Fortune house has moderate prices but great food, and delivery.
Jackie’s Galaxie, 1764 Mendon Road, +1 401 333-4700. M-Th 11:30AM-10:30PM, F Sa 11:30AM-11PM. A quiet restaurant that serves Thai, Chinese and sushi. Somewhat pricier than other Asian fusion restaurants but has great selection and a bar. Right off of I-295, this can be a good dining experience for any travelers going by. Jackie’s Galaxie’s menu can be viewed from the website. Offers take-out but not delivery.
Eggs-Up Family Restaurant, 2378 Mendon Road, +1 401 658-2424. A very popular breakfast and brunch restaurant very close to the suburbs. Usually attracts a large crowd due to its great food! Unfortunately, they only serve breakfast and close early, but still a favorite of Cumberlandites.
Josie's Ice Cream, 797 High St, +1 401 727-0087. An ice cream store attached to its neighboring flower shop, Josie's offers an excellent place to get your ice cream and sundaes. There is no inside sitting area, but rather a large deck with chairs, tables, and umbrellas. In addition to this, there is an alternate sitting area in the back under a large tent. Great location- down the street from both the High St baseball field and Garvin Elementary School.
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