Guide to Local Places - Westerly, RI
SIGHTS & LEISURE
H.P. Lovecraft House
65 Prospect StA 19th century farmyard shopperʼs paradise and international bazaar. A Rhode Island landmark and National Treasure in Charlestown, Rhode Island since 1968. Open year round.
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Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post Rd
A 19th century farmyard shopperʼs paradise and international bazaar. A Rhode Island landmark and National Treasure in Charlestown, Rhode Island since 1968. Open year round.
Best known for our genuine stone ground cornmeal, especially stone ground white cornmeal (or Johnny Cake Meal) to make Johnny Cakes. This traditional Rhode Island food dates back to the colonial time when Native American Indians introduced corn to the settlers. At first, they were known as "Journey Cakes". Settlers often took them along on their journeys. The "r" eventually got dropped and "Journey Cakes" became "Johnny Cakes."
Kenyon’s Grist Mill is the premier national distributor for Lightfoot's Pine Soap. Made right here in Rhode Island, this soap is produced by one of the oldest soap makers in the country! For more information, click here. They also sell Rhode Island Maple Syrup & Honey, Jams, Coffee Syrup, Quahogs, and more!
Kenyon's Grist Mill
21 Glen Rock RdBest known for our genuine stone ground cornmeal, especially stone ground white cornmeal (or Johnny Cake Meal) to make Johnny Cakes. This traditional Rhode Island food dates back to the colonial time when Native American Indians introduced corn to the settlers. At first, they were known as "Journey Cakes". Settlers often took them along on their journeys. The "r" eventually got dropped and "Journey Cakes" became "Johnny Cakes."
Kenyon’s Grist Mill is the premier national distributor for Lightfoot's Pine Soap. Made right here in Rhode Island, this soap is produced by one of the oldest soap makers in the country! For more information, click here. They also sell Rhode Island Maple Syrup & Honey, Jams, Coffee Syrup, Quahogs, and more!
WaterFire is a sculpture by Barnaby Evans presented on the rivers of downtown Providence, RI. It was first created by Evans in 1994 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of First Night Providence, and has since become a free public art installation. WaterFire's symbolism and interpretation reflects on the recognition that individuals must act together to strengthen and preserve their community.
On WaterFire evenings, downtown Providence is transformed by eighty-six burning braziers (each with approximately 33 pieces of wood); some float just above the surface of the rivers that flow through Waterplace Park (the Woonasquatucket River) and the middle of downtown Providence (the Moshassuck and Providence rivers; others are mounted on the piers of former bridges. The public is invited to come and walk the riverfront and enjoy the flickering firelight, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the changing silhouettes of the volunteer fire tenders, and the music. Average attendance is 40,000 a night, ranging from 10,000 to 100,000.
WaterFire is held May through November, with lightings typically on Saturday evenings once or twice a month. The rivers are tidal, so events are normally scheduled to take place when sunset coincides with an incoming high tide.
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WaterFire
4 N Main StWaterFire is a sculpture by Barnaby Evans presented on the rivers of downtown Providence, RI. It was first created by Evans in 1994 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of First Night Providence, and has since become a free public art installation. WaterFire's symbolism and interpretation reflects on the recognition that individuals must act together to strengthen and preserve their community.
On WaterFire evenings, downtown Providence is transformed by eighty-six burning braziers (each with approximately 33 pieces of wood); some float just above the surface of the rivers that flow through Waterplace Park (the Woonasquatucket River) and the middle of downtown Providence (the Moshassuck and Providence rivers; others are mounted on the piers of former bridges. The public is invited to come and walk the riverfront and enjoy the flickering firelight, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the changing silhouettes of the volunteer fire tenders, and the music. Average attendance is 40,000 a night, ranging from 10,000 to 100,000.
WaterFire is held May through November, with lightings typically on Saturday evenings once or twice a month. The rivers are tidal, so events are normally scheduled to take place when sunset coincides with an incoming high tide.
The Lighthouse can be accessed by foot via a private road and is open from 8AM to sunset throughout the year. Vehicles are permitted only for the handicapped and senior citizens. Parking is available in the village of Watch Hill, a short walk from Larkin Road which provides access to the Lighthouse property. The Lighthouse itself and its adjacent structures are restricted to the public. However, our museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-3 pm in July and August and through the week after Labor Day
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Watch Hill Lighthouse
14 Lighthouse RdThe Lighthouse can be accessed by foot via a private road and is open from 8AM to sunset throughout the year. Vehicles are permitted only for the handicapped and senior citizens. Parking is available in the village of Watch Hill, a short walk from Larkin Road which provides access to the Lighthouse property. The Lighthouse itself and its adjacent structures are restricted to the public. However, our museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-3 pm in July and August and through the week after Labor Day
Flying Horse Carousel
Bay StreetWilcox Park
44 Broad StAmtrak Train Station
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue AveEXPERIENCES
In addtion to the list below, we have contacts for private chartered fishing expeditions, fly fishing.
Napatree Bikes
9 Branch StWatch Hill Outfitters
157 Main Stkayak rentals
Paddle Surf RI - Paddle Board, Surfing, Lessons & Rentals
3 India PointFoxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdFields Of Fire Adventure Park
715 Noank Ledyard RdMystic Dark Room
325A Mistuxet AveBlock Island Ferry
304 Great Island RdFlying Horse Carousel
Bay StreetFields Of Fire Adventure Park
715 Noank Ledyard RdStonington Vineyards
523 Taugwonk RdLangworthy Farm
308 Shore RdARTS & MUSEUMS
Salt Marsh Opera
65 Cutler StMashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot TrailMystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville AveLiving Sharks Museum & Research Center
47 High StThe Knickerbocker Music Center
35 Railroad AveTheatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond RdThe Charlestown Rathskeller
489A Old Coach RdArtists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly
14 Railroad AveColonial Theatre of Rhode Island
BIRD WATCHING SPOTS
Winnapaug Pond
Birding hotspot. A salt pond not permanently connected to the Block Island Sound. Nests of the piping plover, which has been federally designated as a threatened species, have been documented within the watershed. No rivers or streams flow into the pond. Maschaug Pond, like others in the region, was formed after the recession of the glaciers 12,000 years ago.
Maschaug Pond
Birding hotspot. A salt pond not permanently connected to the Block Island Sound. Nests of the piping plover, which has been federally designated as a threatened species, have been documented within the watershed. No rivers or streams flow into the pond. Maschaug Pond, like others in the region, was formed after the recession of the glaciers 12,000 years ago.
Barn Island Wildlife Management Area
Ninigret Pond
Napatree Point juts out from the Watch Hill area in Westerly, and is a wonderful place for a stunningly beautiful beach stroll or for great bird watching. This is a hot spot for shorebirds in summer/fall and Hawks in late summer/early fall. Owned, maintained and managed by the Audubon Society and the Watch Hill Fire District. Interesting history if you want to research further.
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Napatree Point
Napatree Point juts out from the Watch Hill area in Westerly, and is a wonderful place for a stunningly beautiful beach stroll or for great bird watching. This is a hot spot for shorebirds in summer/fall and Hawks in late summer/early fall. Owned, maintained and managed by the Audubon Society and the Watch Hill Fire District. Interesting history if you want to research further.
Colt State Park is a true gem within the State Park System. With 464 acres of lawns, four miles of paved pathways, hiking trails, historic stone walls, and one of the state’s most spectacular shorelines, Colt State Park is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. The park lies minutes away from the historic center of Bristol, home of the oldest 4th of July parade in the country. It is adjacent to Coggeshall Farm Museum (a living history museum representing farm life in the 1790s), and the Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex.
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Colt State Park
Route 114Colt State Park is a true gem within the State Park System. With 464 acres of lawns, four miles of paved pathways, hiking trails, historic stone walls, and one of the state’s most spectacular shorelines, Colt State Park is a favorite among visitors and locals alike. The park lies minutes away from the historic center of Bristol, home of the oldest 4th of July parade in the country. It is adjacent to Coggeshall Farm Museum (a living history museum representing farm life in the 1790s), and the Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex.
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge
1040 Matunuck School House RdNorman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach RdTouisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge
99 Touisset RdBEACHES
Dune's Beach
665 Atlantic AveMisquamicut State Beach
East Beach
East Beach Road
Napatree Point
SPAS
Pure Eco Spa & Boutique
18 Franklin St
Well Street Spa and Skin Care Boutique
28 Wells StreetOcean House
1 Bluff AveGYMS
Ocean Community YMCA
95 High StRock Spot Climbing
100 Higginson AveWesterly Fitness