Cumberland Crossing

There is a place where the road bends and nature gives way to brick sidewalks and the steeples of Old Town. This is a place, rich in history and tradition, where the land captures your heart but where nature has stayed the course. In this peaceful community, management takes a warm hearted interest in every resident. Just minutes from historic downtown Providence, Cumberland Crossing is the perfect getaway apartment community near a thriving metropolitan area. Cumberland and surrounding towns boast some of the best local eateries in the state. You will never run out of things to do and Cape Cod, Boston, and Newport are just a short drive away. You'll enjoy coming home to Cumberland Crossing. We are close to public transportation and pet-friendly. For those commuting to work, the property's location makes it easy access to all. Apartments in Cumberland RI 02864 About Cumberland RI 02864 Cumberland, RI, a 28-square-mile town in Providence County, is home to 33,000 people, according to the 2010 Census count. This rich mineral town situated on gorgeous rocky terrain is the home of an iron mineral by the name of Cumberlandite, which is the Rhode Island state rock. It is also home of Diamond Hill, an outcropping consisting of white quartz and a prized recreational area in the town. Cumberland Crossing, a charming complex of apartments in Cumberland, RI, 02864, puts residents right in the middle of the action. Cumberland is an industrious town with a rich history in textiles and milling. During the American Revolution and the French and Indian War, the iron mills in Cumberland provided the cannonballs and the cannons for battle. The first power looms for use with wool were developed in the town too. The textile industry took advantage of the Blackstone River for transportation, and the villages that dotted the river around the mills have become a part of the town. The brick sidewalks and rustic buildings of Old Town are a testament to the city's storied past. Things to do in and around Cumberland When people are not home in their apartments in Cumberland, RI, 02864, they can be found enjoying the outdoors, hiking along the mile-long face of Diamond Hill. This park has many hiking trails for any level of hiker to conquer and provides panoramic views from its lofty summit. The view includes lush forests and inviting picnic areas. Another common leisure activity is visiting the region's premiere vineyards. Diamond Hill Vineyards consists of 34 acres of luscious grapes where you can attend wine-tasting parties or even host a private party on the vineyard grounds. In addition to grape wine, you may find yourself tasting a peach wine. For those quiet days that seem well-suited to cozying up with a good read, the town's public library is an old monastery that was erected in 1902. The monks who built it actually did their own stonework and quarried the granite themselves. Originally, there were several buildings on the 500 acres, but a fire destroyed many of them. The town of Cumberland obtained the land and made the monastery their library. Those who crave the energy of the big city will enjoy renting apartments within a half hour drive to Providence, RI, where they can explore historic and cultural events, sample fine fare from the city's chic restaurants or enjoy a day at the beach in Narragansett Bay.