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Narragansett Pier occupies a narrow strip of land between the Pettaquamscutt River and Narragansett Bay. Its sandy beaches and lush inland woods appealed to wealthy Victorians, who transformed the area into an exclusive resort by building hotels, Narragansett Pier and the renonwned Towers Casino. Built in 1883, the casino has been restored fully and now houses the local Chamber of Commerce. Although the 1938 hurricane washed away the pier, locals still refer to the downtown area as "the pier".Commercial development is limited to tourist oriented type businesses. Other developments are centered on the waterfront (fishing) and research activities of the State of Rhode Island, and the Federal Government at the University of Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay Campus. Narragansett is located in Washington County 30 miles south of Providence across the bay from Newport between Point Judith and Lake Shores along Highway 1A near Scarborough State Beach and Fisherman's Memorial State Park.
Cinemas The Narragansett Towers |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Champlin's Seafood | La Bodega | La Bodega Restaurant |
History Canochet Memorial | Narragansett Indian Monument | South County Museum |
Public Libraries Narragansett Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Blueberry Cove Inn | Ocean Rose Inn | Village Inn at Narragansett Pier |
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Lila Delman Real Estate |
Rhode Island State Parks Fishermen's Memorial State Park | Salty Brine State Beach |
Sports and Sporting Events Narragansett Bikes |
Transportation Southland Riverboat |
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