Misquamicut State Beach

#9332 among destinations in the United States

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Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly, Rhode Island, is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful sandy shoreline and clear blue waters. The beach stretches for nearly a mile along the Atlantic coast, providing ample space for visitors to spread out and enjoy the sun and surf. The area is also home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions, making it a convenient and enjoyable spot for a day of leisure.

The beach is a haven for water sports enthusiasts, with opportunities for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, and more. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months, ensuring the safety of all beachgoers. In addition to water activities, the surrounding area offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and opportunities for birdwatching, making it a great destination for nature lovers as well.

Misquamicut State Beach is also known for its vibrant beachfront community, which hosts a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. From live music performances to food festivals, there is always something exciting happening at the beach. Visitors can also take advantage of the nearby attractions, including the iconic Watch Hill Lighthouse and the historic Flying Horse Carousel.

Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°19'20"N, 71°48'46"W

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Misquamicut State Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flying Horse Carousel, Stonington Harbor Light, Watch Hill Light, Westerly Downtown Historic District.

2.5 miW
Amusement, Historical place, Amusement ride
Flying Horse Carousel, Watch Hill
65 min walk • The Flying Horse Carousel is a historic carousel in Watch Hill, the principal summer resort area of the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, United States.
4.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Stonington Harbor Light, Stonington
124 min walk • The Stonington Harbor Light is a historic lighthouse built in 1840 and located on the east side of Stonington Harbor in the Borough of Stonington, Connecticut. It is a well-preserved example of a mid-19th century stone lighthouse. The light was taken out of service in 1889 and now serves as a local history museum.
2.7 miSW
Beach, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Watch Hill Light, Watch Hill
69 min walk • The Watch Hill Lighthouse in Watch Hill, Rhode Island has served as a nautical beacon for ships since 1745, when the Rhode Island colonial government erected a watchtower and beacon during the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War.
3.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Westerly Downtown Historic District, Westerly
98 min walk • The Westerly Downtown Historic District is a historic district encompassing most of the commercial and civic district of Westerly, Rhode Island, United States.
3.4 miN
Historical place, Museum
Babcock-Smith House Museum, Westerly
87 min walk • The Babcock–Smith House is a historic house in Westerly, Rhode Island. The house was built around 1734. Dr. Joshua Babcock, a correspondent with Benjamin Franklin, lived in the house and hosted both Franklin and General George Washington at the home.
6.3 miNE
Locality
Bradford
162 min walk • Bradford is a census-designated place and historic district in the towns of Westerly and Hopkinton in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 1,406 at the 2010 census.
5.1 miW
Museum, History museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Capt. Nathaniel B. Palmer House, Stonington
131 min walk • The Capt. Nathaniel B. Palmer House is a historic house museum in Stonington, Connecticut, built in 1852–54. The house is a transitional style between the Greek revival and the Victorian Italianate.
4.9 miW
Museum, History museum
James Merrill House, Stonington
126 min walk • The James Merrill House is a 19th-century house at 107 Water Street in Stonington Borough in southeastern Connecticut, formerly owned by poet James Merrill. Upon his death in 1995, the house was kept by the village as a home for writers and scholars.
4.2 miN
Military museum, Museum, History museum
Westerly Armory, Westerly
107 min walk • The Westerly Armory is an historic National Guard armory building located on Railroad Avenue, west of downtown Westerly, Rhode Island.
3.9 miN
Park
United States Post Office, Westerly
101 min walk • The Downtown Westerly U.S. Post Office is a historic post office building at 5 High Street at the intersection of Broad Street in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island.
4 miN
Park
Wilcox Park, Westerly
102 min walk • Wilcox Park is a park and arboretum located at 44 High Street, Westerly, Rhode Island. It is open to the public from dawn to 9 pm, without fee, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973 as Wilcox Park Historic District.