South Kingstown

South Kingstown is a town in the South County region of Rhode Island. South Kingstown showcases some of Rhode Island's oldest buildings, including the campus of the University of Rhode Island in the central village of Kingston.

By car

 * 95 South &mdash; Take Exit 9 towards North Kingstown. Take Exit 5B off Route 4 and a left at the light.
 * 95 North &mdash; Take Exit 3A towards Route 138 and URI's Kingston Campus. Stay on Route 138 and you will be brought directly into town.

By bus
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.

Get around
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.

See




Do
There is a variety of beaches within 20 minutes of anywhere in South Kingstown, however, here are some fun spots right here.
 * URI Theatre, Upper College Road (Fine Arts Center), Kingston, . Live theatre productions, Concert Choir and University Chorus performances, student recitals, the music department's semesterly Opera, and occasional non-URI performances.
 * URI Theatre, Upper College Road (Fine Arts Center), Kingston, . Live theatre productions, Concert Choir and University Chorus performances, student recitals, the music department's semesterly Opera, and occasional non-URI performances.
 * URI Theatre, Upper College Road (Fine Arts Center), Kingston, . Live theatre productions, Concert Choir and University Chorus performances, student recitals, the music department's semesterly Opera, and occasional non-URI performances.

Parks
There a number of parks located in or near South Kingstown available to use for sports recreation, family events, playgrounds, swimming and other such activities. These places are generally surrounded by, if no located in, woodsy areas so it is important to have bug spray and be aware of plants and wildlife around the locations.



Buy
More shops can be found in nearby Wakefield on Main Street or in the Wakefield Mall.

Eat
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.

Go next

 * The historic town of Newport offers all sorts of places to see and things to do. Classy restaurants, shops and boutiques downtown, parks, and beaches are only naming a few. Be sure to take a tour of the Newport mansions or take a stroll along the Cliff Walk. Take Route 1 N and merge onto RI 138 E. Take RI 238 S and that will lead you into Newport.
 * The city of Providence is another place you may be interested in visiting. There are a number of restaurants along Federal Hill or Thayer's Street with a variety of menus and fancy dining. Bars and night clubs are popular and there are plenty to be found throughout the city. The Providence Place mall has a wide range of stores varying from designer to discount. Take Route 4 N onto 95 N you'll be lead into Providence.
 * If you're looking for a broader range of restaurants and bars, Narragansett is right next door. Looking for a nice restaurant? Check out Coast Guard House, Amalfi's, Arturo Joe's, Spain or Turtle Soup. Looking for a popular bar? Charlie O's, Coast Guard House, Bon Vue, Pelly's and Pancho O'Malley's are a few good spots to try.
 * Foxwoods Resort & Casino, 39 Norwich-Westerly Road Ledyard Center, CT +1 860 312-3000. The largest casino in the United States is home to thousands of games and four hotels on site.
 * Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard Uncasville, CT +1-888-226-7711. This aesthetically pleasing casino is home to plenty of games, a hotel, and the very popular Mohegan Sun Arena which plays host to concerts and sporting events.