Guidebook for Narragansett
Food Scene
Iggy's Doughboys
1151 Point Judith RdClaims Cake and Chowder
Restaurant with full menu or a Fish Market- pick you fish or lobster downstairs and have cooked and eat it upstairs.
31 locals recommend
Champlin's Seafood
256 Great Island RdRestaurant with full menu or a Fish Market- pick you fish or lobster downstairs and have cooked and eat it upstairs.
Charlie O's Tavern
2 Sand Hill Cove RdBurgers and drinks. Sports bar
Spain of Narragansett
1144 Ocean RdUpscale dining
Interestingly prepared meals overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Upstairs an outside deck for light meals, drinks, and music.
181 locals recommend
Coast Guard House
40 Ocean RdInterestingly prepared meals overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Upstairs an outside deck for light meals, drinks, and music.
Traditional New England seafood shack. known for its clam cakes, chowder, and cinnamon bread.
38 locals recommend
Aunt Carries
1240 Ocean RdTraditional New England seafood shack. known for its clam cakes, chowder, and cinnamon bread.
Chair 5
1208 Ocean RdBoutique hotel restaurant with upscale menu.
George's of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove RdClassic seafood restaurant overlooking the Channel.
Freshly harvested oysters and scallops with fresh organic vegetable. Fish over the boat.
228 locals recommend
Matunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdFreshly harvested oysters and scallops with fresh organic vegetable. Fish over the boat.
TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill
210 Salt Pond RdOverlooking Salt Pond. Great Buck a Shuck happy hour.
Point Judith Oyster Bar & Grill
In Galilee just across from the Block Island Ferry Terminal.
Trattoria Romana Wakefield
71 S County Commons WayGreat Italian food.
TONG-D South Kingstown
50 S County Commons WayAsian Full Bar-Take Out-Lunch-Dinner-Gluten Free-Vegan. Happy hour Specials.
Maharaja Indian Restaurant & Lounge
1st StreetIndian food with a view of Narragansett Town Beach.
The Bike Stop Cafe
148 Boon StRestaurant with gluten free meals.
Skip's Dock
5 Beach RowEnjoy seafood sitting on a dock over the Channel.
Jim's Dock
1175 Succotash RdGreat seafood at reasonable prices.
Meldgie's Diner
120 Knowlesway ExtBreakfast and Lunch.
Kingston Pizza Point Judith
120 Point Judith RdPizza palor.
Parks & Nature
27 acres of white soft sand beach with views of the Harbor of Refuge and Block Island. It has picnic facilities, a playground, restrooms, showers, concession stands, and lifeguards on duty in summer. Inside the breakwater at the Harbor of Refuge with little surf.
54 locals recommend
Roger Wheeler State Beach
27 acres of white soft sand beach with views of the Harbor of Refuge and Block Island. It has picnic facilities, a playground, restrooms, showers, concession stands, and lifeguards on duty in summer. Inside the breakwater at the Harbor of Refuge with little surf.
The beach is next to the channel and you can watch the boats go in and out of the harbor while sitting on the beach.
35 locals recommend
Salty Brine State Beach
Great Island RdThe beach is next to the channel and you can watch the boats go in and out of the harbor while sitting on the beach.
Galilee Bird Sanctuary
Bird watching, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and quahog
Scarborough State Beach with its newly renovated pavilion and expanded beach area are now referred to as the Scarborough South Complex, will offer a wide range of beach related activities. Body surfing, boogie boarding.
91 locals recommend
Scarborough State Beach
Ocean RdScarborough State Beach with its newly renovated pavilion and expanded beach area are now referred to as the Scarborough South Complex, will offer a wide range of beach related activities. Body surfing, boogie boarding.
Beautiful views of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound, and Block Island. Next door is Rose Nulman Park with equally beautiful vistas, picnicking, kite flying, and surfing.
55 locals recommend
Point Judith Lighthouse
1470 Ocean RdBeautiful views of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound, and Block Island. Next door is Rose Nulman Park with equally beautiful vistas, picnicking, kite flying, and surfing.
Narragansett Town Beach is a classic New England Saltwater Coastal Beach front that offers some of the best, cleanest and accessible beach conditions for the residents and tourist in New England Surfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, fishing are available. This mile long beach is regarded as having the best surfing in New England due to its smoothly curling waves.
Occasionally concerts on the beach.
101 locals recommend
Narragansett Beach
39 Boston Neck RoadNarragansett Town Beach is a classic New England Saltwater Coastal Beach front that offers some of the best, cleanest and accessible beach conditions for the residents and tourist in New England Surfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, fishing are available. This mile long beach is regarded as having the best surfing in New England due to its smoothly curling waves.
Occasionally concerts on the beach.
Overlooks Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. Views of Newport. Tour the Beavertail Lighthouse. Hiking and swimming in the area.
8 locals recommend
Beavertail Point
Overlooks Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. Views of Newport. Tour the Beavertail Lighthouse. Hiking and swimming in the area.
Nature Preserve on Narrow River. Great for kayaking or canoeing.
12 locals recommend
John H. Chafee Rome Point Preserve
1344 Boston Neck RdNature Preserve on Narrow River. Great for kayaking or canoeing.
Visitor Center/ Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex open daily. Refuge trails open sunrise to sunset. The Watchaug Pond Trail is a favorite among birders. Here you will find many migrating, resting and nesting songbirds.
http://www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=53542
Educational programs are available by the US Fish and Wildlife.
6 locals recommend
Kettle Pond Visitor Center
50 Bend RdVisitor Center/ Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex open daily. Refuge trails open sunrise to sunset. The Watchaug Pond Trail is a favorite among birders. Here you will find many migrating, resting and nesting songbirds.
http://www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=53542
Educational programs are available by the US Fish and Wildlife.
US Fish & Wildlife operates the park with hiking trails, barrier beaches, swimming in pond or ocean, views of Block Island and the RI Coast.
http://fws.gov
21 locals recommend
Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
US Fish & Wildlife operates the park with hiking trails, barrier beaches, swimming in pond or ocean, views of Block Island and the RI Coast.
http://fws.gov
This 227-acre park features a state-of-the-art playground, ball fields, ten-speed bike course, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and a freshwater swimming pond with public beach; lifeguards on duty (seasonal). Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory are privately owned and operated but information can be obtained by calling 401-364-9508. Seasonal special events are held, call for updated schedule.
http://charlestownri.org
36 locals recommend
Ninigret Park
5 Park LnThis 227-acre park features a state-of-the-art playground, ball fields, ten-speed bike course, disc golf, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and a freshwater swimming pond with public beach; lifeguards on duty (seasonal). Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory are privately owned and operated but information can be obtained by calling 401-364-9508. Seasonal special events are held, call for updated schedule.
http://charlestownri.org
Arts & Culture
South County Museum will preserve the history and heritage of rural and coastal life in southern Rhode Island for the education and inspiration of people of all ages and for all times. Animals, blacksmith shop, and school house.
21 locals recommend
South County Museum
115 Strathmore StSouth County Museum will preserve the history and heritage of rural and coastal life in southern Rhode Island for the education and inspiration of people of all ages and for all times. Animals, blacksmith shop, and school house.
The granddaddy of outdoor jazz festivals. A 3 day event with newcomers and name performers. Held overlooking Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. August 4-6, 2017.
15 locals recommend
Newport Jazz Festival
The granddaddy of outdoor jazz festivals. A 3 day event with newcomers and name performers. Held overlooking Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. August 4-6, 2017.
Newport Music Festival. A two week chamber music festival performed in iconic locations, such as the Breakers Mansion, the Elms Mansion, and Blithwald Gardens
R I Arts Foundation-Newport
850 Aquidneck AveNewport Music Festival. A two week chamber music festival performed in iconic locations, such as the Breakers Mansion, the Elms Mansion, and Blithwald Gardens
Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond RdMusical plays. And kid shows.
RISD Museum
20 N Main StArt Museum in Providence.
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue AveShopping
Narragansett Pier
Variety of high end shops to Tourist shops.
High end shopping from clothing, to cleanse. And restaurants.
All overlooking Newport Harbor
51 locals recommend
Bowen's Wharf
Bowens WharfHigh end shopping from clothing, to cleanse. And restaurants.
All overlooking Newport Harbor
Shaw's market, Staples, and variety of stores. Panera, MacDonald, and Burger King nearby.
Wakefield Mall station
Shaw's market, Staples, and variety of stores. Panera, MacDonald, and Burger King nearby.
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdUnique items with many locally made,
Purple Cow Co
205 Main StShop for items from jewelry to kitchen items in a pleasant setting.
Providence Place Mall
Providence PlaceUnique stores, theater, IMAX, food court.
Essentials
Super Stop and Shop, Marshall's, several eateries, gas station.
laundry across the street.
Salt Pond Road
Salt Pond RoadSuper Stop and Shop, Marshall's, several eateries, gas station.
laundry across the street.
Cumberland Farms
4139 Old Post RdCoffee shop, food, and conveniences market. Gas
3D's Stores
88 Point Judith RdShell
560 Thames StGas station.
Narragansett Car Wash
88 Point Judith RdCar Wash.
Sightseeing
Beautiful ocean views with the Towers in the background. Thursday Night Concerts
NARRAGANSETT ART FESTIVAL- 6/27-28/16
http://www.thetowersri.com/events/
Memorial Square
Beautiful ocean views with the Towers in the background. Thursday Night Concerts
NARRAGANSETT ART FESTIVAL- 6/27-28/16
http://www.thetowersri.com/events/
See how the rich lived during the Gilded Age. Mansion with incredible architectural features and furniture.
Events held at the mansion are Newport Flower Show, Newport Music Festival, and Coaching.
http://www.newportmansions.org/
112 locals recommend
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue AveSee how the rich lived during the Gilded Age. Mansion with incredible architectural features and furniture.
Events held at the mansion are Newport Flower Show, Newport Music Festival, and Coaching.
http://www.newportmansions.org/
Designed by the renowned New York firm of McKim, Mead and White in 1891-94 Built of white Georgia marble, its
facade is dominated by the fourth largest self supporting marble covered dome in the world. The State House is considered an outstanding example of the American Renaissance architecture style.
The State House is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm except holidays. Free guided tours are offered at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm lasting 50 mins.
Visitors may do a self-guided tour with brochures at http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/divisions/Civics-And-Education/state-house-tour
29 locals recommend
Rhode Island State House
82 Smith StDesigned by the renowned New York firm of McKim, Mead and White in 1891-94 Built of white Georgia marble, its
facade is dominated by the fourth largest self supporting marble covered dome in the world. The State House is considered an outstanding example of the American Renaissance architecture style.
The State House is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm except holidays. Free guided tours are offered at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm lasting 50 mins.
Visitors may do a self-guided tour with brochures at http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/divisions/Civics-And-Education/state-house-tour
Rent a kayak, take a water taxi, or a tour boat and view one of the premier deep water ports on the eastern coast.
Newport Harbor
Rent a kayak, take a water taxi, or a tour boat and view one of the premier deep water ports on the eastern coast.
Tour Narragansett Bay, passing Jamestown, Newport, Bonnet Shores, East Greenwich, Warwick, Providence. See many lighthouses.
8 locals recommend
Rhode Island Bay Cruises
1347 Roger Williams WayTour Narragansett Bay, passing Jamestown, Newport, Bonnet Shores, East Greenwich, Warwick, Providence. See many lighthouses.
Beautiful views of Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound.
89 locals recommend
Ocean Drive Historic District
Beautiful views of Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound.
Walk along the Ocean and the mansion of the Gilded Age. Spectacular views.
301 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdWalk along the Ocean and the mansion of the Gilded Age. Spectacular views.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tavern with pub food 69 craft draft beers, 150 types of scotch, 40 kinds of whiskey, and more than 50 types of tequila.
82 locals recommend
Mews Tavern
456 Main StTavern with pub food 69 craft draft beers, 150 types of scotch, 40 kinds of whiskey, and more than 50 types of tequila.
Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach RdBar with music and great views of Block Island. Sunday Brunch
Rhode Island Oldest Irish Pub. Come by, have a drink with us, enjoy a delicious meal, and enjoy some live music on the beach!
Tara's Tipperary Tavern
907 Matunuck Beach RdRhode Island Oldest Irish Pub. Come by, have a drink with us, enjoy a delicious meal, and enjoy some live music on the beach!
Looking for a little culture closer to The Break? This iconic Landmark, built between 1883-1886, plays host to a number of musical and entertainment events right in Narragansett.
Wednesday night ballroom dancing.
Thursday night music.
41 locals recommend
The Towers
35 Ocean RdLooking for a little culture closer to The Break? This iconic Landmark, built between 1883-1886, plays host to a number of musical and entertainment events right in Narragansett.
Wednesday night ballroom dancing.
Thursday night music.
Twin Willows
865 Boston Neck RdLocal pub for drinks and pub food.
Bon Vue Inn
1230 Ocean RdLocal bar sometime live music.
The Break
1208 Ocean RdPub with pool and pub food.