Rhode Island is known for its beautiful beaches throughout the state. We recently had an opportunity to stay in a beach house in Narragansett, RI . What a unique opportunity to experience your own state as a tourist! Although, we have enjoyed day trips to Narragansett many times before, I thought I would share a list of great destinations and activities for families (and blog followers!) visiting Narragansett, RI for the first time or if you are deciding to become a tourist in your own state!
Fun Family Destinations in Narragansett, RI
- Catch a wave at the beach! Narragansett has so many beaches, both state and town beaches, to offer visitors. Many allow surfing or boogie boards…a great day out in the ocean. In comparison to many beaches we have vacationed to, mostly every RI beach offers bathing and toilet facilities, parking and food shack options. Suggested beaches for families include Narragansett Town Beach, Roger Wheeler State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, and East Matunuck State Beach. Visit http://riparks.com/ and http://www.narragansettri.gov/323/Narragansett-Town-Beach .
- Learn a little bit of history. Visit the South County Museum to see artifacts and learn about a former RI Governor, William Sprague, during the Civil War Era. For more information about hours and admission, visit http://www.southcountymuseum.org/ .
- Take a hike, kayak, or bike! Pack a picnic lunch, bug spray and water bottle and take a hike on the Canochet Trail, which leads to the South County Museum. The hike takes about 25 minutes from the start of the trail, which starts at the Narragansett Elementary School/Community Center. A cool playground (Sprague Park) is also located by the school. Kayak Narrow River and check out the South County Bike Path for miles of paved bike routes.
- Rainy Days…no problem! Don’t fret if it rains, Narragansett and its surrounding towns, offer many indoor activities for families. Check out a new movie at Entertainment Cinemas in the South County Commons or challenge yourself to climbing a rock wall at Rock Spot in Peace Dale. Visit http://rockspotclimbing.com/ and http://entertainmentcinemas.com/locations/south-kingstown/ .
- Visit Narragansett Beach at “off hours” for fun local events! Movies on the Beach, Food Trucks and Beach Yoga to name a few are a perfect way to end or start your day!
- Food, food and more food! Some local favorites include Monahan’s (best hot lobster roll and crab cake, also offers counter food service, ice cream shack, cornhole games, firepits and Adirondack chairs, life-sized Jenga game, and beautiful ocean views!), T’s Restaurant (best breakfast hands down!), Trio (offers eclectic dining options, great children’s menu with a free ice cream dessert, and outdoor patio dining), Iggy’s Doughboys and Aunt Carrie’s (best doughboys, clamcakes and clam chowder), Brewed Awakenings (best coffee!)and Nana’s Ice Cream and Gelato and Brickley’s (a treat for every evening!)
- Need a Ride? Hop Aboard the Narragansett Trolley! A great way to explore all areas of Narragansett, $1.00 per ride. Visit http://nstsri.com/ for schedule, stops and routes.
- Explore Watch Hill, RI or Newport, RI for the day. A short drive from Narragansett visit beautiful Watch Hill, RI with beaches, small shops, ice cream, watch the boats come in and a possible sighting of Taylor Swift (who owns a beach house there). There are many things to see and do in Newport, too many to list here! Check back on this blog this summer for a blog post on Summer Vacation Ideas: Newport, RI.
- Enjoy a unique and fun afternoon in Charlestown, RI. Visit the Umbrella Factory which offers artisan shops, chickens, llamas, a café, tour a bamboo forest, henna tattoos…quite an assortment of activities and you will be sure to find a unique treasure or souvenir. Charlestown Beach offers an alternative to a crowded Narragansett Beach day.
- Search for crabs! One of my kids’ favorite activities in Narragansett is searching for shells and crabs on Narragansett Beach. Check out the crabs under rocks during low tide by the sea wall. Collect and save shells as a perfect souvenir.
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