The city was founded in 1910 and consists of rural, suburban and urban settings. The climate is temperate, reaching highs of 105ºF in the summer and lows of -5ºF in the winter. The current mayor is Allan Fung. Cranston's City Seal, which was taken from the coat of arms of Governor Samuel Cranston, consists of three silver cranes on a red shield with a silver border. The motto DUM VIGILO CURO has been translated as "While I watch I care."
With over 2,940 businesses on record, the city is thriving and active.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Cranston
Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Cranston - updated May 2024
SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Cranston hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!
Cranston Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.
