South County: Places to Explore

Charlestown stretches along the Old Post Road (Route 1A). The 37-square-mi town, which is suburban in character, has parks, the largest saltwater marsh in the state, 7 mi of pristine beaches, and many oceanfront... Read more

Motels with beach towels hanging over porch railings jostle for attention in family-oriented, budget-friendly Misquamicut, where a giant waterslide, a 1915-vintage carousel, miniature golf, a game arcade... Read more

The popular beach town of Narragansett draws people for a scenic drive along the ocean (Route 1A) or for a stroll along its beach or its seawall. Set on the peninsula east of Point Judith Pond and the... Read more

In summer, the 55-square-mi town of South Kingstown—encompassing Wakefield, Snug Harbor, Matunuck, Green Hill, Kingston, and nine other villages—unfolds a wealth of history, outdoor recreation... Read more

Watch Hill, a Victorian-era resort village, contains almost 2 mi of beautiful beaches. Many of its well-kept summerhouses are owned by wealthy families who have passed ownership down through generations... Read more

Westerly is a busy little railroad town that grew up in the late 19th century around a major station on what is now the New York-Boston Amtrak corridor. During the Industrial Revolution and into the 1950s... Read more

The Colonial village of Wickford has a little harbor, dozens of 18th- and 19th-century homes, several antiques shops, and boutiques selling locally made jewelry and crafts, home accents and gifts, and... Read more