TRAVEL

Places To Stay

Hotels

Aqua Blue Hotel - Narragansett (3 stars)

Usually $220/night

7 miles from URI (20 minute drive)

Link here

Holiday Inn South Kingstown (3 stars)

Usually $250/night

4.5 miles from URI (8 minute drive)

Link here

Rentals

Many people prefer to rent a home in the area- the following sites have a number of options, whether you’re looking for classic New England charm or a modern build.

Airbnb

Vrbo

Getting Here

Plane

TF Green Airport in Providence, RI

22 miles from URI: 30 minute drive, 1 hour bus ride on the #66

Boston Logan Airport

82 miles from URI: 1 hr 30 minute drive (in good traffic)

See Google Maps for public transit options

Train

Kingston Amtrak Station

2.7 miles from URI: 9 minute drive/15 minute bus ride on the #66

Car

Parking is freely available at both the General Stanton Inn and the Courthouse Center for the Performing Arts.
Parking for the festival will be in Lot 6 of the University of Rhode Island for all events on campus.

Food and Fun

Kingston, Wakefield, and the surrounding area (or ‘South County’ to those in the know) has a bevy of fantastic restaurants and things to do. While you’re in town, check out what Rhode Island has to offer!

Restaurants on URI Campus (walkable)

Providence Bagel

Open every day 7:00 am–3:00 pm

Menu

Dunkin’ Donuts

Open every day 6:00 am–6:00 pm

Menu

Simply Thai (Thai)

Open Mon-Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm, Sun 12:00–8:00 pm

Menu

International Pocket Cafe (Sandwiches/Wraps/Middle Eastern)

Open every day 10:00 am–9:00 pm