{"id":20571,"date":"2024-03-22T14:24:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T18:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/?page_id=20571"},"modified":"2025-08-12T11:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:03:26","slug":"gradlife","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/graduate-school\/gradlife\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Resources for Graduate Students Living in South Kingstown<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transportation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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RIPTA<\/h2>

RIPTA runs buses from campus every day. Start exploring Rhode Island!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

View Schedule<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kingston Amtrak<\/h2>

Kingston is centrally located between Boston and New York.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Plan a trip<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Block Island Ferry<\/h2>

Experience the island life from beautiful beaches to restaurants<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Off Campus Local Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Banks<\/h1>\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\nBankRI<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nBerkshire Bank<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nChase Bank<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nCitizens bank<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNavigant Credit Union<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nPeople’s Credit Union<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSantander Bank<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWashington Trust<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWesterly Community Credit Union<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gas\/Repair<\/h1>\n\n
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A Quick Tire & Auto Service Center<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nGas Stations near uri<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nGeorge’s Auto Repair<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nHal’s Garage & Auto Body<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNorthup’s Service Center Towing & Recovery<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWakefield Auto Repair<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Groceries<\/h1>\n\n
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ALDI WESTERLY<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nBelmont Market<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nCHARLESTOWN MINI SUPER<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nDave’s Fresh Marketplace North Kingstown<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNEAPOLIS FOOD EMPORIUM<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nROCH’S FRESH FOOD NARRAGANSETT<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSEAVIEW MARKETPLACE<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nShaw’s Wakefield<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nStop & Shop Narragansett<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWalmart Supercenter North Kingstown<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Farmers Market<\/h2>\n\n\nFISHERMAN’S MEMORIAL FARMERS MARKET<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSOUTH KINGSTOWN FARMERS MARKET<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSUNSET FARM <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Laundry<\/h1>\n\n
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Get The FUNK Out Laundromat<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n3D’s Laundromat<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nMatunuck Laundry<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nBubbles Laundromat<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

Pharmacy and Medical<\/h1>\n\n
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CVS<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nGreen Line Apothecary<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWalgreens<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSouth County Hospital<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nThundermist health center<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Supplies<\/h1>\n\n
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2nd Time Around Sports Wakefield<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nAutoZone Auto Parts<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nDollar tree<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nJerry’s Paint and Hardware<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nFrame PC Computer Services<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nO’Reilly Auto Parts<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSalk’s Ace Hardware & Marine<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nstaples<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore South County<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Community Events<\/h1>\n\n
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Fairs & Festivals<\/h2>\n\n\nCHARLESTOWN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nMisquamicut Springfest Weekend<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNARRAGANSETT TRIBE AUGUST POW WOW<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNEWPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNEWPORT KITE FESTIAL<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nRHYTHM AND ROOTS FESTIVAL<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWICKFORD ART FESTIVAL<\/a>\n\n\n

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Local Events<\/h2>\n\n\nAtlantis Rising International Sand Sculpture Competition<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nFieldside Feast Food Trucks<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nMisquamicut Drive-In Theater<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNarragansett Upcoming Events<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nRiver Fire – Wakefield<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSouth County Upcoming Events<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nwicked tulips<\/a>\n\n\n

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Recreation<\/h1>\n\n
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Adventureland Family Fun Park<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nAll South County cinemas<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nCANOEING, PADDLEBOARDING & KAYAKING<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nCommunity Recreation Center<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nContemporary Theater Company<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nCourthouse Center for the Arts<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nCreate Color Art Studio<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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EXTREME AIRSOFT<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nfishing<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nFrances Fleet (Whale Watching\/Fishing Trips)<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nGolf<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNarragansett Hiking<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nOLD MOUNTAIN LANES<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nPeace Dale Museum of Art and Culture<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nRI LIGHTHOUSE & NEWPORT HARBOR TOUR<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nROCK SPOT CLIMBING<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Save the bay seals tour<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSK PARKS & REC<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nThe Kinney Azalea Gardens<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nTHE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF WORLD WAR II<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nTHE WAVES BASEBALL<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nTOMAQUAG MUSEUM<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSouth County Museum<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWarm Winds-Surfing<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nYawgoo Valley Ski Area & Water Park<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n

Shopping<\/h1>\n\n
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Fantastic Umbrella Factory<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nMain STreet shops Wakefield<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nOcean State Job Lot<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nProvidence Place Mall<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nSalt Pond Plaza Narragansett<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nStedman’s Bike Shop<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
THE VILLAGE AT SOUTH COUNTY COMMONS<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWAKEFIELD MALL<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nWakefield Running Company<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nwarwick mall<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Places to Visit<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Popular Attractions<\/h2>\n\n\nBeavertail State Park<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNarragansett Town Beach<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNewport Cliff Walk<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nNewport mansions<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
point judith lighthouse<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nroger wheeler state beach<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nScarborough State Beach<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nwickford village<\/a>\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\nVisit more of RI<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Boston, MA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cape Cod, MA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Connecticut<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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Martha’s Vineyard, MA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Newport, RI<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Providence, RI<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Salem, MA<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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New York<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
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