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LincolnLincoln, Rhode Island
Skip Lincoln as a base: it is a half-day stop for Lincoln Woods and the stone-ender houses, 15 min by car from Providence.
Lincoln is a town of about 21,000 people in Providence County, Rhode Island, made up of villages such as Manville, Lonsdale, Saylesville, Albion and Fairlawn. It is a car-first suburb of Providence with one real draw — Lincoln Woods State Park — plus three 17th- and 19th-century houses on Great Road and a casino on the town line. Most travellers see it in half a day and sleep in Providence.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for the park and the pond beach; Oct for the Great Road houses
- avoid Jan–Feb (ice, closed seasonal sights)
- Airports
- PVD · BOS
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lincoln911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lincoln, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime suburban town; the real risks are dark unlit roads at night, ice in winter and casino spending.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPVD Rhode Island T.
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to move around Lincoln: sights sit along Great Road and Route 116 with no walkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–5
- Sit-down mealCasual dinner main$15–28
- Street or quick mealPizza or a sandwich$8–15
- Metro or bus rideRIPTA bus ride$1.75 cash
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed (Providence), a night, per personUS$45
- Mid-range bedHotel double room (Lincoln or Providence), a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedHotel double room (Lincoln or Providence), a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (About 25–30 min by car via I-95 and Route 146; rental cars at the airport) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 1 h 15 min by car in light traffic; longer at rush hour)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Sep (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lincoln: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical way to move around Lincoln: sights sit along Great Road and Route 116 with no walkable centre. RIPTA bus route 54 serves the town (cash fare $1.75, transfer $0.50). Twin River Casino runs its own shuttle from Providence; check times before you rely on it.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20–30 min by car
I-95 South by car, or RIPTA bus
The state's food and museum base; sleep here if Lincoln has no room.
Pawtucket
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Route 146 to I-95 South by car
Slinky Factory outlet and the riverfront; pairs well with a Providence day.
Smithfield, Rhode Island
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Route 116 North by car
Apple orchards and the Blackstone Valley; easy half-day add-on.
Door to door: About 20 min
Route 146 North by car
Museum of Work and Culture is the reason to go; check opening days.
Door to door: About 25 min
I-95 South by car
Mostly a residential suburb; go only for a specific stop.
Glocester
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Route 44 West by car
Rural northwest Rhode Island; combine with Smithfield rather than a solo trip.
North Smithfield
skipDoor to door: About 15 min
Route 146 North by car
Little for a visitor beyond the Blackstone Valley corridor.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
George Washington Highway (Route 116)
The only hotel cluster: Courtyard by Marriott Providence Lincoln and the Lincoln Mall/Cinemaworld plaza next door. Best if you have a car.
Providence (stay here instead)
15–20 min south on I-95; more beds, food and evening options. See the Providence travel guide.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room (Lincoln or Providence)1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| RIPTA bus fare, one ride2 × US$2 | US$4 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$55 | US$55 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$51 |
| Trip total≈ US$280 per person per day, bed included | US$560 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–5 |
| Pizza or a sandwich | $8–15 |
| Casual dinner main | $15–28 |
| Movie ticket (Cinemaworld Lincoln) | $10–12; cheaper on Tuesdays |
| RIPTA bus ride | $1.75 cash |
| Lincoln Woods picnic table and fireplace | $2 |
| Eleazer Arnold House tour | $10 adults, $5 students and children |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sidewalks are patchy outside the plazas; walk on the shoulder with care.
- Lincoln Woods State Park closes at sunset; the gate is locked after that.
- Great Road house tours run on limited days and seasons only: check each site before driving out.
- Casino floors are 21+ with ID; keep to a set budget.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
No embassies in Lincoln; consulates are in Boston and New York. US passport agencies: check the Providence or Boston office.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PVD airport → Lincoln, taxi or rideshare: $30–45, about 25–30 min
- RIPTA bus route 54, one ride: $1.75 cash, $0.50 transfer
- Providence → Lincoln, rideshare: $20–30
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- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
English is the working language; no phrase list needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lincoln. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for the park and the pond beach; Oct for the Great Road houses · avoid Jan–Feb (ice, closed seasonal sights) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PVD: last RIPTA departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Lincoln Woods, Great Road houses, the Route 116 plazas, Twin River.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Lincoln Woods, Eleazer Arnold House, Hearthside House, Valentine Whitman Jr. House) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.