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The Largest Used Bookstore In Rhode Island Has More Than 70,000 Books

Cellar Stories Bookstore in Providence, Rhode Island, offers over 70,000 used and rare books for readers to explore.

Published Jan 29, 2019

Written by 

Natalie Clunan

So much of our reading these days is done on screen, but there's something special about actually turning the pages of a real book. And winter is the perfect time to curl up under a blanket and lose yourself in a new story. Don't have a book to read? No worries. Head to Rhode Island's largest used bookstore where you can spend a few minutes or a few hours to find your next read.

Cellar Stories Bookstore in Providence carries more than 70,000 used and rare books. Contrary to what the name implies, Rhode Island's largest used bookstore is not located in the basement, you can find it upstairs on the second floor.

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The space is packed full of every type and genre of book you could imagine. Whether you're seeking a few cheap paperbacks or a wonderful first edition, it's here.

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Browse the stacks that rise from floor to almost the ceiling. You can easily get lost for hours in the Ocean State's largest bookstore.

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Non-fiction volumes are well organized by subject and fiction alphabetically, so if you have a favorite topic, it's easy peasy to find what you're looking for. Changing displays just might present something you wouldn't normally read to peak your interest.

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Find plenty of bargains tucked away in this huge store. Customers regularly leave with an armload of books for under $10! Imagine how many books you can get for a twenty dollar bill.

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The next time you're craving some new pages to turn, visit Cellar Stories Bookstore and browse their thousands of choices. Carve out some time to wander the aisles Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Find Cellar Stories Bookstore at 111 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 in downcity between the Convention Center and the Providence Performing Arts Center. Learn more by visiting their website or Facebook page.

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Have you ever visited Rhode Island's largest used bookstore? This isn't the only big store in the Ocean State, check out this massive gift shop that has three floors of incredible treasures.

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Stock Up On All Of Your Favorite Cheeses And Wines At Cocktail Hour Essentials, A New Shop In Rhode Island

Published Jan 24, 2024

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Life in Rhode Island is oh-so-delicious. That's a fact with which we'll probably all agree. While we have access to some of the best restaurants in New England, and the U.S., sometimes we feel like cooking or finding that perfectly delicious dish for a snack. If it's cheese or wine you're after, head to this locally-owned cheese shop in West Warwick, Rhode Island, which boasts an impressive selection of both.

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Whether you're planning your next cocktail party, need the perfect wine for dinner, or have a mad craving for cheese, you'll find everything you need, and more, at Cocktail Hour Essentials in West Warwick.

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Since it opened in the fall of 2023, this locally-owned shop has been a hit with cheese lovers, wine connoisseurs, and those in search of the perfect gift for food lovers.

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The first thing you'll likely notice when you walk through the front door of this quaint shop is the generous selection of cheeses - around 75.

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Check out your choices in the case, or opt for a cheese board, if you want to sample a few different cheeses.

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Nothing complements a cheese board, or even just a slice of cheese, as well as the perfect wine. Cocktail Hour Essentials sells both wine and craft beers.

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Making cocktails or mocktails? Check out the dehydrated fruit, including pears, lemons, oranges, and grapefruits.

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Absolutely famished - or even just a bit hungry - but don't really feel like cooking? Grab a pizza kit that comes with everything you need to bake a scrumptious meal.

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Learn more and keep up-to-date with upcoming events on the official Facebook page of Cocktail Hour Essentials.

Have you been to Cocktail Essentials, a wine and cheese shop in West Warwick, Rhode Island? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! After you've stocked up on all of your favorite cheeses, grab a bite at Gel's Kitchen, a restaurant that serves breakfast all day in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Or, if you're up for an adventure of a different kind, set off on one of the best hiking trails in Rhode Island.

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Get In The Spirit At The Biggest Christmas Store In Rhode Island: The Gift Box

The Gift Box in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a year-round Christmas store offering a wide variety of holiday decorations and ornaments.

Updated Nov 3, 2023

Written by 

Jessica Wick

Did you know there's a store where you can celebrate Christmas in Rhode Island all year long? Of course, buying tree ornaments in July may not be as appealing as strolling through the space now, shopping for the things you need to deck your halls. But paying even one visit to The Gift Box in Warwick, RI will help you get into the holiday spirit at this year-round Christmas store filled with every ornament, decoration, and figurine you could ever need to deck the halls.

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The Gift Box is located on Bald Hill Road in Warwick, where it has been since its 2011 opening.

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The goal was simple: to offer Rhode Islanders a great selection of high quality holiday items at the most reasonable prices possible.

Step inside this family-owned shop and you'll instantly get into the Christmas spirit, even in the middle of July.

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The ambiance is warm and inviting, and it's tough to be anything but happy when you're surrounded by Christmas decor.

While The Gift Box specializes in ornaments, they offer so much more.

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You'll find figurines, wreaths, lawn ornaments, and sparkly lights inside these walls.

The ornament collection here is truly spectacular.

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If you've ever wanted a themed Christmas tree or your decor needs some refreshing, this is the place to go.

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If you family gives commemorative Christmas ornaments as gifts, shop here and you'll find a little bit of everything...

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... and we do mean everything.

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The Gift Box is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., excepts for Saturdays, when they close at 2 p.m.

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And since the store's selection is always changing, no two visits will ever be exactly the same. If you don't see the decorations you need, just ask the friendly team for assistance.

This is just one way Warwick goes all out for the Christmas season - check out this video by MassimoDPlayz of some of the most impressive Christmas light displays around the town, posted last year.

Have you ever been to this massive Christmas store in Rhode Island? You can visit The Gift Box Facebook page for all the latest arrivals at this all-year Christmas destination. The Fantastic Umbrella Factory is another totally unique place to look for gifts. And speaking of gifts, don't forget to check out OnlyInYourState's guide to the best Christmas gifts for travelers!

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