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Kingston

Rhode Island, United States · North America

About Kingston

Kingston is worth a stop: 5 minutes from South Kingstown, 15km from Ocean Drive (Newport).

Kingston is a town located in Rhode Island, United States. With a population of 6,974, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Kingston sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kingston to your route.

About Kingston

The George Fayerweather Blacksmith Shop is an historic homestead and blacksmith shop at 1859 Mooresfield Road on the eastern outskirts of the Kingston Historic District in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. It was the home of George Fayerweather, an African-American blacksmith and his family, including his wife Sarah

Read more Harris Fayerweather. The shop was built in 1820 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The property is maintained by the Kingston Improvement Association, a non-profit organization of local residents, and is now the home of the Fayerweather Craft Guild and the Kingston Garden Club.

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What are the best things to do in Kingston?

Kingston offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Kingston located?

Kingston is located in Rhode Island, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.4804 latitude, -71.5226 longitude.

What is the population of Kingston?

Kingston has a population of approximately 6,974 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,974
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Rhode Island
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
41.4804, -71.5226

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Kingston

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Ocean Drive (Newport)

Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Newport Mansions

Opulent Gilded Age summer 'cottages' of America's wealthiest families lining the Newport Cliff Walk along the Rhode Island coast.

19 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Mystic Seaport Museum

America's leading maritime museum, a recreated 19th-century seafaring village with historic ships, a working shipyard, and engaging exhibits.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Kingston

  • Right hereOcean Drive (Newport)Newport's famed 10-mile shoreline loop past Gilded Age mansions and rocky Atlantic coast, with Brenton Point State Park as its windswept centerpiece for sunsets and kite flying.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kingston.

South Kingstown

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 30,826

Wakefield-Peacedale

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 8,487

Narragansett

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 15,868

Narragansett Pier

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 3,409

North Kingstown

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 28,042

Exeter

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 6,426

Jamestown

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 5,755

Charlestown

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 8,421

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