Narragansett has been named the best beach town in the US by Thrillist. This is why.

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As an Ocean State, Rhode Island has plenty of beautiful beaches and associated beach resorts that both locals and tourists can flock to in the summer.

But only one was recently named by Thrillist as one of the country’s top resorts: Narragansett.

In April, the travel site published its list of the “20 Biggest Beach Cities in the US,” looking for places that combine both great beaches and cities with plenty to do.

“Our group of travel writers have highlighted the best of the best, places where those sands give way to dreamy towns, where the locals coexist with the visitors, and the food and drinks become the stuff of endless summer memories,” wrote the site. the list.

Why Thrillist Named Narragansett Best Beach Town

From the seafood to the surfing, Thrillist really liked Narragansett.

This is what they said: “Small but mighty Rhode Island just happens to have some of the best surfing in New England, and the best place to do it is Narragansett. It’s also home to one of America’s best beach bars, the historic Coast Guard House, overlooking Narragansett Bay goes well with a plate of oysters and an ice-cold can of… well, you bet Gansett’s population more than doubles in the summer as surfers, families and students flock to some of the region’s best beaches lively Narragansett Town Beach offers spectacular views of the ‘Towers,’ the iconic remains of the bygone Victorian Narragansett Pier Casino, but if you’d rather skip the entrance fees, opt for one of the state beaches like Roger Wheeler.

Please note that parking fees apply on state beaches during high season.

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Where Thrillist recommended eating in Narragansett

When it came to dining options, Thrillist recommended heading to Aunt Carrie’s clam shack or Iggy’s Doughboys and Chowder House.

Their other must-do was grabbing a drink at Coast Guard House after a walk along the sea wall.