(08-02-2017 04:46 PM)HyperDuke Wrote:  So after being depressed about only getting two tailgates in this coming regular season, I realized I could make a pretty easy day-trip to the URI game on 11/4.

Any need-to-know advice about local food, stadium seating, etc? Thanks to the road warriors who can help!

(08-02-2017 07:23 PM)jmuroadwarrior Wrote:  

(08-02-2017 04:46 PM)HyperDuke Wrote:  So after being depressed about only getting two tailgates in this coming regular season, I realized I could make a pretty easy day-trip to the URI game on 11/4.

Any need-to-know advice about local food, stadium seating, etc? Thanks to the road warriors who can help!

Hyper I shared the following about URI in a previous PM and copied it since it may be helpful:

Rhode Island is such a compact state that staying a distance from the game site is not a big deal. We stayed in Warwick at the Nylo, kind of a retro warehouse trendy redo place that was something different that we liked. Others might not agree. It's on a small river. There is a lot of water in Rhode Island making it very scenic, ponds lakes rivers and bays and inlets. (Nylo has a property in Plano TX and some folks stayed there for the YSU game.)

We ate breakfast at a cool place in Narragansett called T's, http://tsrestaurantri.com/

There are tons of Diner style quality restaurants to choose from.

Newport would be a must see, there is an old Mansion Museum that might be of interest called The Breakers, if you have time. Just walking around Newport, it's older architecture, finding shops to walk in and boat views and seafood make it worth while.

We ate in Providence at a section of town with lots of good restaurants with Great Italian! Providence is so close to Warwick that it can work with a hotel location there. But I trust there are good restaurants in many spots. Providence has a good nite club feel vibe in that location. (Federal Hill).

There are a number of beaches/state parks with great ocean/bay views that you can stumble upon just driving around. I know it is a November game, but if it is sunny and not too chilly, some beach front walking to take in the scenery would work well for a time filler.

We did things all over the state and never had more than a 35 minute ride. Hope this helps.

(08-02-2017 08:01 PM)Purple Reign Wrote:  http://www.gorhody.com/tickets/football/Tailgating_Guide.pdf

(08-02-2017 08:45 PM)madizoned-level2004 Wrote:  Went up for the last game there a few years ago. Just did it as a day trip from NNJ via Amtrak.

There's not a lot in Kingston, but you're pretty close to Newport. Providence is a really nice city. And clam cakes from Aunt Carries in Point Judith go well with a Del's frozen lemonade and/or a Narraganset. I'd bet that's true even if it's a bit chilly in Nov.

(08-06-2017 02:03 AM)NH/JMU Saxkow Wrote:  Hmmmm....I just realized I might be able to drive down for the game. I've never been to URI, but it's only 2 hours away. I'll have to wait to make sure the band I work with doesn't have a playoff game that day, but if we don't, I'll probably see you guys down there.

(08-06-2017 02:03 AM)NH/JMU Saxkow Wrote:  Hmmmm....I just realized I might be able to drive down for the game. I've never been to URI, but it's only 2 hours away. I'll have to wait to make sure the band I work with doesn't have a playoff game that day, but if we don't, I'll probably see you guys down there.