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Here are the best local stores to hit up for those essential things you neglected to pack .
NEED A SWIMSUIT , PICNIC BLANKET AND BEACH UMBRELLA ? GO TO : Ocean State Job Lot LOCATIONS : Coventry , Cranston , Johnston , Lincoln , Middletown , North Kingstown , Pawtucket , Wakefield , Warren , Warwick , Westerly , Woonsocket and Wyoming WHY : With humble beginnings as a single-store operation in North Kingstown in 1977 , Ocean State Job Lot has since expanded to run more than 140 operations throughout the Northeast . Still , each store sticks to the goal of selling high-quality , brandname products at closeout prices , and lives up to its namesake by fulfilling all of its patrons ' beachy needs . YOU CAN ALSO GET : Beach cover ups ; beach chairs ; beach towels ; sand pails and shovels ; baseball caps and wide-brimmed hats ; and flip flops and water shoes . oceanstatejoblot . com
NEED SUNSCREEN , BUG SPRAY AND CHAPSTICK ? GO TO : CVS Pharmacy LOCATIONS : Too many to list ! Just know there ' s at least one situated in almost every Rhode Island town . WHY : Sure , you might think CVS Pharmacy is a national chain ( and you ' d be right ), but did you know that it has local ties ? It ' s true : University of Rhode Island alum , Tom Ryan , was its CEO and president from 1998 to 2011 . Nowadays , you can not only fill your prescription at each location , but also purchase everything mentioned above and below , plus much more . YOU CAN ALSO GET : Sunglasses , phone chargers , any and all toiletries , painkillers and first aid kits . cvs . com
NEED GAS AND A FOR-THE-ROAD MEAL ? GO TO : Neon Marketplace or Seasons Corner Market LOCATIONS : ( Neon Marketplace ) East Greenwich , Middletown , North Providence , Portsmouth , Providence and Warwick . LOCATIONS : ( Seasons Corner Market ): Various locations ; search the closest location near you via the Seasons Corner Market store locator online . WHY : Fill up on gas ( or charge your electric vehicle in select locations ) at Neon Marketplace before your lengthy journey to the beach or excursions on the opposite side of the state . Equipped with a store , made-to-order kitchen and fresh bakery , grab breakfast and lunch sandwiches , pastries , salads and other snacks to enjoy on the road . Either step into the store or go down the drive-through . Within Seasons Corner Market , find fresh selections of prepared foods , fruits , drinks and more when you need to make a stop . Satisfy your hunger with a tasty wrap , sandwich , salad and grab-and-go snacks , and wash it down with a seltzer water , smoothie or a cup of the brand-new Lemonade Refreshers drink . YOU CAN ALSO GET : Neon Marketplace ’ s brick-oven style pizza slices and a hot or iced coffee drink to keep you energized for the day ahead ; at Seasons Corner Market , grab a phone charger , dog treats , headphones and even flowers for your destination . neonmkts . com ; seasonscornermarket . com
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