Warwick is a city in Rhode Island just south of Providence. It is the second largest city in the state, with 85,808 people. Warwick is home to Rhode Islands main airport, T. F. Green Airport, which serves the Providence and Boston areas. It was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton, and played an important role in the Revolutionary War. It is popular among tourists for its colonial history and its location near beaches and saltwater bays.