Narrangansett or South Kingstown?

Old Aug 24th, 2012, 05:29 AM
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Narrangansett or South Kingstown?

We are planning a last minute 3 day trip to Rhode Island next week. We are interested in walking in beautiful places, beaches (swimming if the the weather cooperates) bird watching and kayaking. I have found availability in both Narragansett and South Kingstown. Any suggestions as to which would make a better base for our explorations? Can someone tell me a little about South Kingstown.

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Old Aug 24th, 2012, 05:49 AM
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All of Narragansett is near the water. South Kingstown is one town back from the water, except right along the south coast, where there is a state park.

Both are pleasant places.

Narragansett is marginally closer to Jamestown and Newport, albeit across the bridges.

What do the property listings say about their locations?
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Old Aug 24th, 2012, 07:44 AM
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The B and B in Narragansett is a short walk to the beach. THe South Kingstown property is a chain hotel (Hampton). I was wondering whether Kingstown is more city like and therefore not as nice a vacation spot.I know nothing about it.
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"South Kingstown" actually covers a few areas/towns/villages, some of which are more inland and rural or town-like. But the Hampton Inn is at an intersection of 2 relatively major (for the area) roads. There's another hotel (Holiday Inn) gas station etc. Think strip mall, not town.

Narragansett is a resort town with some quiet streets and some big condo complexes. There are stores and restaurants in the immediate area. A nearby pleasant smaller town (not beachfront)is Wickford (which also sometimes is listed as North Kingstown-)

I like the beaches along the southern shore (Matunuck, Charlestown) better than those in Narragansett, but it's up to you which type of lodging and location you prefer.
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Wherever you go eat at Matunuck Oyster Bar.
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