South County Places

Places to Explore

  • Charlestown

    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... (more)

  • Misquamicut

    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... (more)

  • Narragansett

    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... (more)

  • South Kingstown

    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... (more)

  • Watch Hill

    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... (more)

  • Westerly

    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... (more)

  • Wickford

    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... (more)