Resources for Graduate Students Living in South Kingstown

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Living in Rhode Island has a great advantage because it is small but with a big personality! You can easily get anywhere in the state in just an hour or less. Learn what South Kingstown and neighboring towns have to offer.

Transportation

RIPTA

RIPTA runs buses from campus every day. Start exploring Rhode Island!

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Kingston Amtrak

Kingston is centrally located between Boston and New York.

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Block Island Ferry

Experience the island life from beautiful beaches to restaurants

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Off Campus Local Resources

Banks

bank of america BankRI Berkshire Bank Chase Bank Citizens bank Navigant Credit Union People’s Credit Union Santander Bank Washington Trust Westerly Community Credit Union

Gas/Repair

A Quick Tire & Auto Service Center Gas Stations near uri George’s Auto Repair Hal’s Garage & Auto Body Northup’s Service Center Towing & Recovery Wakefield Auto Repair

Groceries

ALDI WESTERLY Belmont Market CHARLESTOWN MINI SUPER Dave’s Fresh Marketplace North Kingstown NEAPOLIS FOOD EMPORIUM ROCH’S FRESH FOOD NARRAGANSETT SEAVIEW MARKETPLACE Shaw’s Wakefield Stop & Shop Narragansett Walmart Supercenter North Kingstown

Farmers Market

FISHERMAN’S MEMORIAL FARMERS MARKET SOUTH KINGSTOWN FARMERS MARKET SUNSET FARM

Laundry

Get The FUNK Out Laundromat 3D’s Laundromat Matunuck Laundry Bubbles Laundromat

Pharmacy and Medical

CVS Green Line Apothecary Walgreens South County Hospital Thundermist health center

Supplies

2nd Time Around Sports Wakefield AutoZone Auto Parts Dollar tree Jerry’s Paint and Hardware Frame PC Computer Services O’Reilly Auto Parts Salk’s Ace Hardware & Marine staples

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Community Events

Fairs & Festivals

CHARLESTOWN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Misquamicut Springfest Weekend NARRAGANSETT TRIBE AUGUST POW WOW NEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL NEWPORT KITE FESTIAL RHYTHM AND ROOTS FESTIVAL WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR WICKFORD ART FESTIVAL

Local Events

Atlantis Rising International Sand Sculpture Competition Fieldside Feast Food Trucks Misquamicut Drive-In Theater Narragansett Upcoming Events River Fire – Wakefield South County Upcoming Events wicked tulips

Recreation

Adventureland Family Fun Park All South County cinemas CANOEING, PADDLEBOARDING & KAYAKING Community Recreation Center Contemporary Theater Company Courthouse Center for the Arts Create Color Art Studio
EXTREME AIRSOFT fishing Frances Fleet (Whale Watching/Fishing Trips) Golf Narragansett Hiking OLD MOUNTAIN LANES Peace Dale Museum of Art and Culture RI LIGHTHOUSE & NEWPORT HARBOR TOUR ROCK SPOT CLIMBING
Save the bay seals tour SK PARKS & REC The Kinney Azalea Gardens THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR II THE WAVES BASEBALL TOMAQUAG MUSEUM South County Museum Warm Winds-Surfing Yawgoo Valley Ski Area & Water Park

Shopping

Fantastic Umbrella Factory Main STreet shops Wakefield Ocean State Job Lot Providence Place Mall Salt Pond Plaza Narragansett Stedman’s Bike Shop
THE VILLAGE AT SOUTH COUNTY COMMONS WAKEFIELD MALL Wakefield Running Company warwick mall

Places to Visit

Popular Attractions

Beavertail State Park Narragansett Town Beach Newport Cliff Walk Newport mansions
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