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All the United States Rhode Island Narragansett

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Narragansett

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Narragansett, Rhode Island

Updated December 10, 2019

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Lighthouse and Coast Guard administration buildings

Narragansett, Rhode Island

Point Judith Lighthouse

This lighthouse was witness to the end of WWII hostilities and now collects creepy cairns.
The Towers of Narragansett.

Narragansett, Rhode Island

The Towers of Narragansett

The only surviving fragment of the lost Narragansett Pier Casino.
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Gilbert Stuart House.

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

The idyllic colonial home of the artist behind the famous portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
4 miles from Narragansett
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From within the stables.

Newport, Rhode Island

The Bells

A crumbling stone stable and carriage house are all that remain of a manse that was once filled with Egyptian artifacts.
4 miles from Narragansett
the entrance to the fort

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Fort Wetherill

Abandoned Coast Artillery fort now serves as a graffiti canvas and sightseeing vantage point.
4 miles from Narragansett
The first beach, where Sam and Suzy dance together, in Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom”.

Jamestown, Rhode Island

'Moonrise Kingdom' Beach

The secluded beach getaway from Wes Anderson's dreamy summer romance.
5 miles from Narragansett
The side of the Clingstone House. (wallyg/Flickr)

Jamestown, Rhode Island

Clingstone House

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5 miles from Narragansett
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