Kingston, RI Road Trips

1 Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Rd., West Kingston (On Route 138), ☏ +1 401 782-1018. Previously the Old Washington Courthouse, this theatre and art gallery is now used for education in the following arts; music, theatre, dance, photography, and art. There are also adult programs for authors and lectures on various topics. Events occur year round. 2 University of Rhode Island (http://www.uri.edu), 14 Upper College Rd, Kingston, ☏ +1 401-874-1000. Be prepared to walk, as the campus is a decent size (it takes about fifteen to twenty minutes to walk from top to bottom) and it is located on a hill. Be sure to get a visitors pass from the Visitor’s Center (45 Upper College Rd, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881 +1 401-874-2133; Office Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30AM – 3:30PM and Saturdays 9AM – 2PM) if you are not visiting on the weekend. URI Parking services is constantly towing and tickets cost about $120. Take in the architecture of the new and old buildings, check out the Emporium located at the top of campus for food, or visit the Memorial Union (50 Lower College Road, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, +1 401-874-2726) near the bottom of the quad to visit the URI Book Store (closes at 4PM most days) or purchase URI paraphernalia. URI's Kingston campus has a wonderful atmosphere. If you're interested in having a picnic, don't hesitate to have it in the quadrangle. The Botanical Gardens are open to the public and free at all times and showcase environmental landscape plants and practices. URI Botanical Gardens, URI Kingston Campus, Kingston.

There is a variety of beaches within 20 minutes of anywhere in South Kingstown, however, here are some fun spots right here. Rhode Island Rams, Kingston, ☏ +1 855 387-4849, [email protected]. URI sports, featuring 8 men's and 10 women's NCAA Division I sports, mostly in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The football team, however, plays in the second-tier FCS in the Colonial Athletic Association. Bradford R. Boss Ice Arena, Kingston, ☏ +1 401 874-5480. URI Campus. Open to the public from 10AM-1:50PM. Check out the calendar for other events which might be going on in the arena. URI Theatre, Upper College Road (Fine Arts Center), Kingston, ☏ +1 401-874-2627. Live theatre productions, Concert Choir and University Chorus performances, student recitals, the music department's semesterly Opera, and occasional non-URI performances. 1 South County Commons, 50 South County Commons Way, ☏ +1 401 284-2951. Home to Calvitto’s Bakery, Applebees, Shogun II, Trattoria Romano, Brewed Awakenings, and Lickety Splits Ice Cream and Sweets Shop for food, a variety of shops and businesses, and the local cinema. The Hampton Inn is located in The Commons for visitors' stay. The Commons also offer a gazebo and plenty of space for those looking to enjoy the landscape and during the summer, different bands and events are generally planned for entertainment. 2 The Ryan Center, One Lincoln Almond Plaza, ☏ +1 401 788-3200.

There are many places to grab a quick bite to eat, as well as a few nicer restaurants. Higher-end restaurants are found along the waterfront in neighboring towns such as Narragansett or Newport, but here are some places offering good food and services. Albies, 99 Fortin Rd., Kingston, ☏ +1 401 792-3860. 8:30AM-11PM. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials all day with delivery available. Albies is famous for their burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and fries. Caters to many URI students living on campus. International Zone (Izone), 100 Fortin Rd., Kingston, ☏ +1 401 782-2321. noon-3AM. Specialty in many types of calzones and strombolis. They also offer soda and ice cream. Delivery takes up to 45 minutes but rarely longer. Make sure to have them repeat your order back. The food is reasonably priced for the large portions they offer. $9 per stromboli/calzone. Peking Tokyo, 120 Fortin Rd., Kingston. 10:30AM - 10 or 11PM. Japanese food restaurant in the Emporium on URI campus. Very reasonable lunch specials and dinner combinations. They also offer a wide range of sushi and sashimi. Never takes more than 15 minutes for pick up orders. $5.95 lunch specials. Ram's Den, 50 Lower College Rd., Kingston, ☏ +1 401-874-5830. M-Th 7:30AM-7PM, F 7:30AM-4PM, and Sa Su 11AM-5PM. In the University of Rhode Island's Memorial Union, it holds a wide variety burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza, and snacks and serves breakfast all day. Prices range from $2-7. Caliente Mexican Grille, 99 Fortin Rd, Kingston, ☏ +1 401 284-2816, [email protected].

Taylor's Landing Country Store, 3362 Kingstown Rd, West Kingston, ☏ +1 401 284-0501. Coffee, drinks and sandwiches. They also occasionally have open mic with music, poetry and comedy on Friday nights.

1 Holiday Inn, 3009 Tower Hill Rd, Saunderstown, ☏ +1 401 789-1051.

95 South — Take Exit 9 towards North Kingstown. Take Exit 5B off Route 4 and a left at the light. 95 North — Take Exit 3A towards Route 138 and URI's Kingston Campus. Stay on Route 138 and you will be brought directly into town. 1 Kingston station (Amtrak), 1 Railroad Av, West Kingston, ☏ +1 800-872-7245, +1 401-295-1100 (for information and required reservations). This renovated historic train station has been there since 1875. It is one of Rhode Island's three stations. Van/car service is available to Newport. Kingston train station has affordable fares and regularly scheduled departures/arrivals. Located in west Kington, the train station is small and easy to navigate. Also the station has a small museum open during operating hours. T. F. Green Airport, 2000 Post Road, Warwick (6 miles south of Providence, take US 1 S, Exit 5B, left at light, will take you into Kingston area with the URI Kingston campus; if you want to go into Wakefield, US 1 S will take you right there). It is the main air travel hub in Rhode Island. It's located about 45 minutes away from Kingston by car, and taxicabs are available. RIPTA has a route that runs through Kingston, making stops at the train station in Kingston, the University of Rhode Island and others. Bus number 66 will take you to these places as well as to Galilee for a fee of $2.00.

Route 138 runs east and west through the heart of Kingston. But you can also use route 2 (also known as the South County Trail) and Route 1 which intersects with 138. RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transportation Association) is a cheap and efficient way to bus around Kingston, Rhode Island. Offering services from the train station to all around URI campus, the bus was originally meant for students but it is open to the general public for the fee of $1.00. RIPTA. Bus system that travels through the state of Rhode Island. For schedules and prices visit the website.