TRAVEL
Places To Stay
Towneplace Suites
North Kingstown
$179/night
Must book by October 1
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.
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)
Train
Kingston Amtrak Station
2.7 miles from URI: 9 minute drive/15 minute bus ride on the #66
regular trains from Boston South Station and New Haven
Car
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Parking is freely available at both the General Stanton Inn and the Courthouse Center for the Performing Arts.
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Parking for the festival will be in Lot 6 of the University of Rhode Island for all events on campus.
Parking Pass Available in September
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
Dunkin’ Donuts
Open every day 6:00 am–6:00 pm
Simply Thai
Open Mon-Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm, Sun 12:00–8:00 pm
International Pocket Cafe (Sandwiches/Wraps/Middle Eastern)
Open every day 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Caliente Mexican Grill
Open Mon-Fri 10:00 am–11:00 pm, Sat/Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Providence Pizza
Open Sun-Wed 11:00 am–12:00 am, Thu-Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
Krazy Fusion Cafe (Korean)
Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm–9:00pm
Stack House (Southern)
Open every day 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Restaurants a Short Drive Away (but worth it!)
Mew’s Tavern (American Pub with excellent craft beer selection)
Open every day 11:00 am–1:00 am
New Wave Kitchen (Ramen & Sake Bar using local ingredients)
Open Wed-Fri 12:00 pm–8:00pm, Sat 2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Closed Sun-Tue
Duck Press (American)
Open Wed/Thu/Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm, Fri/Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Meldgie's Rivers Edge Cafe (Diner)
Open Mon-Sat 6:30 am-2:00 pm, Sun 7:00 am-1:00 pm
Jayd Bun (Award-winning Chinese cuisine, takeout only)
Open Tue-Thu 4:00 pm-7:00 pm, Fri-Sun 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Closed Monday
Attractions
All within a 30-40 minute drive.
Newport, RI (Gilded Age Mansion and sailboat tours)
Point Judith Lighthouse
Plum Beach Lighthouse
Scarborough State Beach
The Towers
Hazard Rock
Narragansett Town Beach
And more!