About this city
Westerly is a historic, architecture-rich coastal resort and manufacturing metropolis flatly positioned on the Pawcatuck River along the southwestern border of Rhode Island, sharing its western line directly with Connecticut. Incorporated meticulously in 1669, the town achieved prominent international status in the late 19th century following the monumental discovery of some of the richest and hardest pink granite beds on Earth. Today, Westerly expertly channels its heavy infrastructure heritage into a booming high-luxury oceanfront summer colony economy, lined with shingle-style estates and expansive white-sand public beaches.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Sunbathe beneath opulent country estates along the grand white sands of Misquamicut State Beach, stroll through the historic gas-lit commercial corridors of Watch Hill, and view rare books at Wilcox Park.
