Even in a beautiful coastal state like Rhode Island, there’s truly something special about a charming little seaside town. You can spend your entire life in Rhody and still be charmed by Narragansett. But as delightful at this place is in the summer, spend a day or two there during the winter and you’ll come to appreciate it in a whole new way. Here’s why the “off season” is actually the best time of year to see it.

Narragansett, or ’gansett, is a little historic village that’s home to about 15,000 Rhode Islanders.

Jed Scattergood / Flickr However, every summer, that population doubles in size as tourists flock from all over New England to enjoy it.

But when summer fades to fall and winter approaches, this tiny town really quiets down.

Josh McGinn / Flickr And that’s exactly when we recommend paying it a visit.

Narragansett Beach is even more stunning when it’s dusted with snow.

Josh McGinn / Flickr But even when we don’t see much snowfall in Rhody, strolling on the beaches here when they’re secluded feels nice and relaxing.

The town itself is absolutely enchanting in the winter.

Management / TripAdvisor It’s so fantastic, you can even take a Holiday Lights Night Photography Tour with a local photographer to capture magical moments like this. On the tour, you’ll visit all the best local landmarks and decorated areas and learn how to capture holiday magic like this in your photos.

Most of Narragansett’s top attractions are seasonal, but you can still have a wonderful experience walking around town.

Management / TripAdvisor And when you’re hungry, restaurants like The Coast Guard House and Arturo Joe’s will welcome you. Getting a good table at The Coast Guard House is no easy task in the summer. But in the winter, it’s usually a breeze.

Narragansett is a charming little town in any season.

Management / TripAdvisor But if you truly want to get a feel for its character, visit this time of year.

Have you ever spent time in this charming part of Rhody in the winter?

Jed Scattergood / Flickr

However, every summer, that population doubles in size as tourists flock from all over New England to enjoy it.

Josh McGinn / Flickr

And that’s exactly when we recommend paying it a visit.

But even when we don’t see much snowfall in Rhody, strolling on the beaches here when they’re secluded feels nice and relaxing.

Management / TripAdvisor

It’s so fantastic, you can even take a Holiday Lights Night Photography Tour with a local photographer to capture magical moments like this. On the tour, you’ll visit all the best local landmarks and decorated areas and learn how to capture holiday magic like this in your photos.

And when you’re hungry, restaurants like The Coast Guard House and Arturo Joe’s will welcome you. Getting a good table at The Coast Guard House is no easy task in the summer. But in the winter, it’s usually a breeze.

But if you truly want to get a feel for its character, visit this time of year.

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