What to Do Near Bryant University
During a campus visit, you will see all that Bryant’s campus has to offer. Here are some ideas to help you find your way around the immediate vicinity and into
We hope you enjoy your visit to
EXCURSIONS
Smithfield / Lincoln
Turn RIGHT out of campus.
At the first light, turn LEFT onto Rte. 116 (
About ¼ mile down on Rte. 116, turn RIGHT into a small plaza with a gas station. Coffee n’ More has good coffee, pastries, and sandwiches, etc. J’s Deli is excellent for deli sandwiches, specialty sandwiches, calzones, and soup.
Continue down Rte. 116 about two miles. At the second set of lights, turn LEFT into Lincoln Mall, home to Stop n’ Shop, Marshalls, Home Goods, Target, Dress Barn, Famous Footwear, a movie theater and more. In the same mall, food is available at Chili’s, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Asia Grille, a Chinese restaurant. Check out Job Lot, a unique RI shopping experience!
Turn RIGHT out of campus.
At the first light, turn LEFT onto Rte. 116 (
Continue east past Lincoln Mall and, on the RIGHT, take Rte. 146 South toward
To go to Providence Place Mall, stay in the RIGHT lane and take Exit 22C. Turn RIGHT off the exit and you will see a parking garage entrance straight ahead. (Be sure to note the level and side of the mall you park in as this is a very confusing place!) Enjoy shopping at over 170 stores including Nordstrom and Macy’s. Try Nordstrom’s Café or one of the several fine restaurants on the
Rhode Island Department of Tourism materials are available in the Bryant Admission Office to help you explore other parts of the city.
Smithfield/Greenville
Go straight through two lights and pick up I-295 South. Take Exit 7B, Rte. 44
Turn RIGHT at the first light, to enter Smithfield Crossing, an outdoor shopping plaza with Home Depot, Target, Staples, Michael’s, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes and Noble, GAP, Chico’s, American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, Linens n’ Things and more. Dining choices include Panera Bread, Chili’s and Uno’s Bar & Grille.
Continue down Rte. 44 for plenty of fast food options and more shopping! You’ll find Dunkin Donuts, Taco Bell, KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King, Papa Gino’s, Subway, and Applebee’s. Shopping is also available at TJ Maxx, CVS Pharmacy, Brooks Pharmacy, and Stop n’ Shop.
Turn RIGHT out of campus.
Go straight through two lights and pick up I-295 North. Take Exit 1A, Rte.1/Pawtucket. Turn RIGHT off the exit.
At the first light, turn RIGHT into Emerald Square Mall where you can shop at Macy’s, JC Penney, and Sears along with over 150 specialty stores. The food court includes Subway, Japanese and Chinese cuisines, Burger King, Sbarro, Arby’s, Dunkin Donuts, and more! There is also a Bertucci's located in the mall.
Continue down Rte. 1 for more shopping at Target, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s, Walmart,
RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS
Angelo’s Civita Farnese Ristorante* 401-621-8171 A Federal Hill institution serving Italian classics at incredibly low prices $ - $$ Applebee’s 401-949-1044 (see Smithfield/Greenville above) Appetizers, steaks, salads, sandwiches, etc. $-$$ 401-658-1515 3755 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI
Casual dining with an elegant flair French, Italian, new American $$-$$$ 401-334-3200 Authentic Chinese cuisine $-$$ Box Seats 401-233-1800 332 Farnum Pike, American/Italian cuisine, sandwiches $ Capital Grille 401-521-5600 1 Union Station, Dry-aged steaks and seafood $$$$ 401-621-3618 Local institution since 1946. Pizza and the famous “Wimpy Skippy” $ Casserino’s Ristorante* 401-751-3333 Very affordable, very good Italian in romantic atmosphere; good for groups $ Cheesecake Factory 401-270-4010 Features one of the largest menus in RI with more than 200 items, including cheesecake $$-$$$ Chili’s 401-232-2280 (see Smithfield/Greenville above) 401-333-4085 Lincoln Mall (see Smithfield/Lincoln above) Appetizers, Mexican and American fare, salads, sandwiches, etc. $-$$ d. Carlo Trattoria 401-349-4979 Route 7, Italian specialties and grilled pizza in a modern sophisticated setting. $$$ Fire & Ice 401-270-4040
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A Funky, gimmicky spot where you can select your own ingredients and watch the chef prepare them.
$$
Haruki
401-463-8338
Authentic Japanese food, including a sushi and sashimi bar
$$
Hemenway’s
401-351-8570
One
One of
$$$
401-421-2600
Contemporary and traditional Indian cuisine
$$-$$$
J’s Delicatessen
401-231-0823
Route 116/George
(see Smithfield/Lincoln above)
Sandwiches, soups, salads, calzones, fish and chips, etc.
$
Johnny Rockets
401-270-0902
Providence Place Mall
401-276-0003
Classic mom-and-pop hamburger and malt shop
$
Mediterraneo*
401-331-7760
Quintessential Federal Hill Italian
$$$
Panera Bread
401-233-7633
(see Smithfield/Greenville above)
Bakery – Café, sandwiches, salads, hearty soups
$-$$
Parente’s
401-231-7600
Douglas Pike,
American and Italian menu with pasta, ribs, chicken, pizza and sandwiches
$-$$
401-272-8866
Federal Hill upscale but casual raw bar and seafood
$$$
Restaurant Tokyo
401-331-5330
Hibachi-style Japanese steak house
$$
Ten Prime Steak & Sushi
401-453-2333
Prime steak and sushi experience
$$$$
Trattoria Romana
401-333-6700
3 Wake Robin Road, Lincoln
Italian dining in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere
$$$
Trinity Brewhouse
401-453-2337
Award-winning brewery, eclectic pub, and full-scale restaurant
$-$$$
Uno’s Bar and Grille
401-233-4570
(see Smithfield/Greenville above)
Appetizers, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, etc.
$-$$
Wes’ Rib House
401-421-9090
“Best Ribs in
$$
*Located on Providence's famed "Federal Hill."
For a complete listing of area restaurants, visit http://www.rimonthly.com and click on "restaurants."
Price scale based on cost of an average entree:
$ = under $10 $$ = $10 - $16 $$$ = $17 - $24 $$$$ = more than $24
