Washington County Travel Guide

Rhode Island

A lighthouse with a red roof, a flag, and a seagull flying nearby.
A lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a rocky shoreline.
A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a grassy area with rocks.
A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a small red-roofed structure.
A rocky beach with green algae-covered stones and a person walking on the sand.

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A sandy beach with gentle waves and a clear blue sky.
Block Island
Known for Islands, Sea and Beaches
See the pristine beaches, extensive nature trails and historic lighthouses that make this island “one of the 12 Last Great Places in the Western Hemisphere.”

Reasons to visit

  • Mohegan Bluffs
  • Crescent Beach
  • Coast Guard Beach
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A large suspension bridge over a body of water with boats and a rocky shoreline.
Narragansett
Known for Beaches, Ferries and boats and Sea
Narragansett is calling! Discover its beaches, oceanfront, dining and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Narragansett Beach
  • Scarborough Beach
  • Point Judith Lighthouse
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Two swans on a calm lake at sunset.
Westerly
Known for Beaches, Dining and Sea
Westerly awaits: its beaches, beer, live music and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Misquamicut State Beach
  • Atlantic Beach Park
  • The Flying Horse Carousel
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A sandy beach with rocky outcrops and a clear sky.
South Kingstown
Known for Dining, Beaches and Universities
Trip time! Discover the beaches, university life and local cuisine in South Kingstown.

Reasons to visit

  • East Matunuck State Beach
  • Matunuck Beach
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A bridge over water with a boat and rocky shore.
North Kingstown
Known for Family-friendly, Islands and Beaches
Experience the island views, beaches and history in North Kingstown!

Reasons to visit

  • Wickford Harbor
  • Blue Beach
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A beach with a sandy shore and waves crashing onto it.
Charlestown
Known for Beaches, Ports and Golf
Trip time! Discover the beaches, golf and sunsets in Charlestown.

Reasons to visit

  • Frosty Drew Observatory
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A beach with people swimming and surfing, buildings in the background, and a forested hill.

Narragansett Beach

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Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Narragansett Beach, a popular beach in Narragansett. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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