Kingston, RI Regional-Ryan Center at URI

[RF1]

Kingston, Rhode Island Info:
URI Campus - Ryan Center (cap 7,657 - all chair-back assigned seating)
Village of Kingston (located in Town of South Kingstown)
RI Route 138 - exit 3 off US Route 95
Located approximately 1 mile from Amtrak-Kingston RR Station
Parking - free - South lots off Route 138/North lots off Plains Road
Ryan Center Official Site
http://www.theryancenter.com/
Ryan Center Seating Chart
http://media.eventbooking.com/96661_2012NCAATournamentJulyNewAda.pdf
URI Campus Map
http://www.uri.edu/home/visitors/Map/KingstonCampus.pdf

Local Pre & Post-game food/drink options

On Campus:
Kingston Emporium
On the URI campus @ 99 Fortin Road (off Upper College Road)
Numerous fast food options/no alcohol
http://www.uriemporium.com/

Off Campus:
Most Ryan Center Fans travel a few miles south down Rte 108 to nearby Wakefield and Narragansett for food and drink options.

Mews Tavern - Wakefield (69 beers on draft)
456 Main St/Wakefield, RI 02879
Tel: 401-783-9370
http://www.mewstavern.com/

Casey's Bar & Grill - Wakefield
191 Old Tower Hill Rd/Wakefield, RI 02879
Tel: 401-789-9714
http://www.caseysgrill.com/

Rhody Joe's Saloon - Wakefield
515 Kingstown Road/Wakefield RI 02879
Tel: 401-783.0008
http://www.rhodyjoes.com/

Coast Guard House - Narragansett Pier (on the water - pricier)
40 Ocean Road/Narragansett, RI 02882
Tel: 401-789-0700
http://www.thecoastguardhouse.com/

Trio - Narragansett Pier (seafood/pasta - near the water - pricier)
15 Kingstown Road/Narragansett, RI 02882
Tel: 401-792-4333
http://www.trio-ri.com/

Local Accommodations (must drive a few miles - none close to campus)

Holiday Inn - South Kingstown (US Rte 1)
3009 Tower Hill Road/South Kingstown, RI 02784
Tel: 401-789-1051
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/south-kingstown/sknri/hoteldetail

Hampton Inn (US Rte 1 - South County Commons)
20 Hotel Drive/South Kingstown, RI 02879
Tel: 401-788-3500
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/maps_directions.jhtml?ctyhocn=NPTSKHX

Village Inn (across from Narragansett Town Beach)
1 Beach Street/Narragansett RI 02882
Tel: 401-783-6767
http://www.v-inn.com/

 

[justML]

Gorgeous venue!

 

[pinotbear]

thank you very much for all the info!

 

[Wonkster]

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Best first post ever! Very helpful.

PIN IT, NAN!
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[UConnChapette]

I would take the drop in seating capacity to have all seatbacks like this arena. UConn....take note!

 

[speedoo]

Don't forget about a day trip to Newport or Block Island (via ferry from Pt. Judith) on Monday!

And while waiting for the Block Island ferry, Champlin's Seafood Deck used to be a favorite.

 

[justML]

Don't forget about a day trip to Newport or Block Island (via ferry from Pt. Judith) on Monday!

And while waiting for the Block Island ferry, Champlin's Seafood Deck used to be a favorite.

If it's a nice day, I recommend renting bikes on BI to explore. One of my favorite summer memories

 

[speedoo]

If it's a nice day, I recommend renting bikes on BI to explore. One of my favorite summer memories

You bet! And end the day at Ballard's, drinking beer and eating steamers before heading back to the mainland on the ferry.

 

[mr006]

WHAT? No Parking Fees? Are they insane?

 

[triaddukefan]

I assume this info can be used for the Kansas State fans as well ?

 

[Icebear]

If it's a nice day, I recommend renting bikes on BI to explore. One of my favorite summer memories

My family used to go to BI each summer for a week. My wife and I went back for a long weekend four or five years ago and had a great time. It is one of my favorite places to this day.

 

[Sam19330]

Good post, really helpful. Now if you could order up some warm weather we'll be all set. Much apprecated.

 

[Sam19330]

appreciated, appreciated, appreciated. Mrs Mcguire, how many times do I have to spell it?

 

[magical2]

Are there any seats available for the 2 games? Also where are those who are going staying?
Anyone staying in suites or such with multiple BRs I would really appreciate it if anyone contacts me
here or iming me on here? Do all of you know you can do that
Ira

 

[MilfordHusky]

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Best first post ever! Very helpful.

PIN IT, NAN!
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Echoing Wonk's statement. Great start! Thanks. Of course, it's all downhill from here.

 

[MilfordHusky]

It was reported last week that all the teams will be staying at hotels in either Newport or Warwick (home of TF Green Airport).

Is Geno trying to reserve the Breakers for team lodging?

 

[pinotbear]

No, he's trying to reserve the living room for practice sessions. IIRC, it's just about big enough, and high enough.

 

[AboutWeston]

How about this hotel nearby (tourism department) ?

 

[pppggg]

I live in Westerly, RI. Can recommend the Shelter Habor Inn on Rt 1 for dinner. 25 minutes from the Ryan Center but worth the drive if you like great food. The Seafood Puff Pastry has been on the menu for 20 plus years. Their Sword Fish is always perfect!

 

[pppggg]

How about this hotel nearby (tourism department) ?

very nice but way overpriced.

 

[newport chuck]

Does anyone know which hotels the team is staying in?

 

[Wonkster]

Time to bump this thread!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Does anyone know which hotels the team is staying in?

Nope. For UConn, not sure if they will stay in R.I. or not. My guess would be the Westin, Marriott, or Renaissance in Providence. Maybe the Hyatt in Newport.

FYI, when I was at the Stamford Marriott last week, they told me that Princeton had stayed there over the weekend.

 

[cabbie191]

I live in Westerly, RI. Can recommend the Shelter Habor Inn on Rt 1 for dinner. 25 minutes from the Ryan Center but worth the drive if you like great food. The Seafood Puff Pastry has been on the menu for 20 plus years. Their Sword Fish is always perfect![/quote

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How about recommending your place? Just kidding, of course. My brother lives in Westerly, too, but his house is full up with his daughter's family who flew in today from Oregon to accommodate me. I'm only coming in from Wisconsin!

 

[pppggg]

If you are going to be in Westerly for a few days, give the Shelter Habor Inn a try. Ocean House is way overpriced. Skip it unless you want to overpay just for the view. Casey's in Wakefield is OK for a decent priced meal.
Go Huskies!