maggnanimouse
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- Apr 22, 2021
I'm moving to Rhode Island next month, and just wanted to see if anyone has any tips or insider knowledge for a Rhode Island newbie! Please send any recommendations for food and fun activities!
Where are you moving from? Summers can be great here(as well as fall), winters can be a mix of snow and cold, damp weather …with a few relatively warmer days mixed in. As mentioned, we have great food here …some of the best you will find which is great if you enjoy going out. Matunuck Oyster Bar ..there is no equal if you want seafood and a special meal. Are you heading to Newport?I'm moving to Rhode Island next month, and just wanted to see if anyone has any tips or insider knowledge for a Rhode Island newbie! Please send any recommendations for food and fun activities!
https://www.rhodeislandfc.com/I'm moving to Rhode Island next month, and just wanted to see if anyone has any tips or insider knowledge for a Rhode Island newbie! Please send any recommendations for food and fun activities!
I'm curious if you will be following Rhode Island FC as a newbie to Rhode Island since their first ever match is tomorrow?I'm moving to Rhode Island next month, and just wanted to see if anyone has any tips or insider knowledge for a Rhode Island newbie! Please send any recommendations for food and fun activities!
That's because we can drive from one end of the state to the other in basically an hour. If you live in Providence county, you don't usually venture down to South County unless its the summer or you're going to Newport. Lol...you just don't. It's definitely a native RIer thing for sure!One thing I found odd in RI - driving more than 20-30 miles seems to be a major road trip - its very odd.
I used to drive about 50 miles each way several days a week to Providence and people seemed shocked at it - especially when you were only there for two or three hours. It was very odd, but maybe that is part of being the smallest state.
Thats the inside joke around here….One thing I found odd in RI - driving more than 20-30 miles seems to be a major road trip - it’s very odd.
I used to drive about 50 miles each way several days a week to Providence and people seemed shocked at it - especially when you were only there for two or three hours. It was very odd, but maybe that is part of being the smallest state.
I’m sure you’ve heard people (semi-jokingly) ask if you packed a lunch for the trip. A true Rhode Islander doesn’t travel more than 20 minutes without a food stop. And a Dunkin Iced Coffee is almost a mandatory accessory in the cup holderNot from RI - but I will say the Zoo is really good and they have a lot of good events.
The food at Federal Hill is far superior to the North End in Boston IMO. There is a lot of good food in general in Providence.
Also lots of good stuff in Newport to see. Yes it can be touristy, but if you go mid week and off season its pretty good.
Cool events at Christmas as well with the mansions.
I've not done it, but there is also the Fire Walk I have heard is good, whenever that is.
One thing I found odd in RI - driving more than 20-30 miles seems to be a major road trip - its very odd.
I used to drive about 50 miles each way several days a week to Providence and people seemed shocked at it - especially when you were only there for two or three hours. It was very odd, but maybe that is part of being the smallest state.
Best of luck to you!Thank you everyone for your greats tips! I'm moving from Los Angeles, but am originally from PA, so the weather won't be too much of an adjustment. (In fact, I'm looking forward to escaping perpetual sunshine and experiencing the seasons again!)
I'm moving for a new job in Middletown and was able to find a place in Portsmouth, so I'm going to be fortunate enough to avoid bridges when I commute.
Can't wait to give all of your suggestions a try! Thanks, neighbors!