Westerly

The Pawcatuck River surrounds Westerly on the Western border where it serves a dividing mark for Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Westerly's town crest originates from a special species of Salmon that once resided in the Pawcatuck river. Along Atlantic Avenue by the beachfront lays several salt ponds which serves as an outer wall to the distinct beaches that make this community a large tourist attraction during the summer months (May–September). This community doubles in size during the summer months due to the large attraction of families from all over New England.

Westerly is also known for its textiles and unique type of granite that is quarried from Bradford and Potter Hill regions of Westerly. Griswold Textile Print, Inc. has been family operated since 1937. This plant operates on the Pawcatuck River where they make all their prints in house.

The simplest way to get around Westerly is by a car. Since Westerly is not a large town it can easily be achievable to drive around all the sites and attractions that the town has to offer. Parking is available every where around the town. Downtown parking is free but beach parking is an average of $10.

• Wright's Taxi, 31 Canal St, ☏ +1 401 596-8294. Also offers flat rates to destinations around Westerly and nearby attractions. 

• Granite Theatre, 1 Granite St, ☏ +1 401 596-2341. The Granite Theater occupies a historic restored Greek Revival Church in downtown Westerly and offers Broadway productions from March through December. Shows are everyday of the week mainly 2-5PM and 6:30-8PM. Prices range from $11-20 depending on if it's a comedy or musical. Year round, the Granite Theatre will stage various forms of entertainment including Broadway plays, children's plays, lecture programs, and cabaret acts. 
• Babcock-Smith House Museum, 124 Granite St, ☏ +1 401 596-5704. The Georgian Mansion (circa 1734) is the former home of the Babcocks and Smiths. The mansion is elegantly furnished with pieces reflecting the Colonial Babcock years, the Victorian Smith years, and colonial restoration of 1928. It is open May 30-Oct 31: Sa 2-5PM. Price: $5 adults, $1 children under 12. 
• Wilcox Park. Features 18 acres (7.3 hectares) of a wide variety of trees, flowers and shrubs. Wilcox Park is a Victorian-era walking park that has been the center of Westerly's historic downtown since the late 1800s. The pond is the highlight of the park where ducks and birds swim. On the east side of the park there is a World War Memorial dedicated to those who have fallen. This memorial is distinct with its granite and blue stone paving. During the midsummer season, Wilcox Park is the setting for the annual Summer Pops Concert, which draws nearly 20,000 visitors from throughout the area. 
• 🌍 Watch Hill Lighthouse, Lighthouse Rd (Right off Larkin Road). There is parking on the premises and down on Bay Street, a 15-minute walk from the lighthouse. The lighthouse is not open to the public but in July and August, the museum is opened in the oil house on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3PM. In 1808, the first lighthouse was built here to warn the mariners of the rough reef that laid in the surrounding ocean. In time this lighthouse had begun eroding and a new lighthouse was built in the same area, but farther from the shore in 1856. This lighthouse still stands with a granite wall around it. You can go sit on the wall and enjoy watching the waves crash up on the rock. Seeing the lighthouse at sunset is a remarkable sight! 
• Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad St, ☏ +1 401 596-2877. M-F 9AM-8PM; Th F 9AM-6PM; Sa Su 9AM-4PM. In downtown Westerly, the historic library opened in 1894. Their collection includes a wide variety of books, magizines, CDs, DVDs, and videos, altogether totaling about 170,000 items. Computers are available for use of anyone, and printers are also accessible. The library is a great place to study, read, and hold meetings. Kids will enjoy the Children’s Room, and events held there such as story time. The staff is very friendly and helpful when it comes to research or finding a book you want. 
• The Westerly Post Office, 5 High St, ☏ +1 401-596-9537. The historic Westerly Post Office was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. If you like fascinating sites and architecture, you should make your way to here during your visit to Westerly. The immensity and precise detail that has been put into the building since it was built 1913, is truly stunning. The architect, James Knox Taylor, used his Classical Revival style to show off the huge columns and steps leading up to the front doors. If you go here, remember to bring your camera. 

• Christina's Ltd, 1 Canal St, ☏ +1 401 315-2240. Open May-September, daily from 10AM to 6PM. Christina's has unique merchandise that includes brands like this summer from Lilly Pulitzer, Free People, Eliza B, and many others. 
• Nigrelli's Jewelry, 27 High St, ☏ +1 401 596-4421. Established in 1947, Nigrelli's is a family owned and operated jewelry store. Choose from their great selection or have them make something custom for you. The service is great; everyone who works there is so friendly. 
• Westerly Jewerly Co, 8 High St, ☏ +1 401 596-2314. Since 1934. Watches, diamonds and diamond jewelry, pearls, gold chains and tennis bracelets, sterling silver earrings and pendants, engagement and anniversary rings. wide ranging. 
• McQuade’s Marketplace, 106 Main St, ☏ +1 401 596-2054. M-Sa 7AM to 10PM; Su 9AM to 6PM. Located on Main Street in Westerly, and also in Mystic, CT and Jamestown, RI, McQuade’s is a well known grocery store. It is also a pharmacy and catering service. There is a butcher shop, baker shop, floral gift department, and a video rental section. They carry fresh seafood and produce, and pre-made “Heat and Eat” dinner items. They also see to specialty services such as cakes, catering, florist services and fruit and gift baskets. 
• Island Outfitters, 106 Bay St, ☏ +1 401-348-1035. This small shop, located in the village of Watch Hill within Westerly, is a great place to stop by when you are walking around and are "looking for a new look." This store has many brands, ranging from Vineyard Vines, to Peter Millar, to Jack Rogers Sandals for the ladies. They cater to both men and women and have a wide variety of items and price ranges. 

Breakfast

• Christina's Place, 75 Oak St, ☏ +1 401 596-3406. W-M 7AM-11AM. This small Italian has incredible breakfast meals with large portions. Prices are very reasonable. 
• Amanda's Pantry, 169 Main St, ☏ +1 401 596-7180. Amanda’s Pantry is one of the best breakfast restaurants in town. They are on Main Street, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is excellent. They also serve lunch. 

Lunch

• Sandy's Fine Food Emporium, 15 Post Rd, ☏ +1 401 596-2004. (Route 1). Sandy's has a wide selection of the highest quality produce and the areas largest selection of organic products. The deli prepares wonderful fresh foods daily. Sandy's also has a variety of unique sandwiches and wraps made to order: Try a "Misquamicut," (hummus, sprouts, green peppers, choice of cheese on a spinach, wheat or tomato wrap next time you visit. 
• Reale’s Groceries, 122 High St, ☏ +1 401 322-2323. One of two old, Italian grinder places in Westerly that are highly regarded. Features soft grinder rolls and they are well known for their meatball grinders. Outside of the meatball this is not the place to go for hot grinders as it is the only one on the menu, and they do not toast their grinders. They also have hard to find Italian meats, such as prosciutto and mortadella, which they feature in their loaded Italian grinder. $4.50-8.00. 
• Ritacco’s Market, 84 Oak St, ☏ +1 401 596-1835. This is the second of the old Italian Westerly grinder places that have almost been around longer than cars (barely kidding). Here, they use very hard bread that they bake themselves every morning. They also sell Italian delicacies such as soupy and wandies. The hot grinders are the specialty here, they have meatball, steak and cheese, sausage and peppers amongst many, many more. They also toast every grinder unless you specify you do not want it toasted. 
• Hilltop Café (Pods), 23 Canal St. Hands-down the best pizza you will find in Westerly. Not exactly a family-friendly atmosphere, but if pizza is what you are looking for Pod’s is head and shoulders above everywhere else. There buffalo wings are also terrific, and they have a full service bar. Also, don’t expect to be waited on hand and foot; the service will leave something to be desired. 
• The Cooked Goose, 92 Watch Hill Rd, ☏ +1 401 348-9888. Summer-7AM-7PM; winter-7AM-3PM. One of the best places in Westerly to get a sandwich. The Cooked Goose is a breakfast and lunch restaurant. Their menu consists of a variety of delicious sandwiches, along with baked goods, appetizers, soups, salads, and burgers. It is near the beach. They host parties and other events. 

Dinner

• Thong Thai Restaurant, 15 Railroad Ave (directly across from the train station), ☏ +1 401 348-0511. M-Th 11AM-3PM and 5PM-9PM; F 11AM-3PM and 5PM-10PM; Sa noon-10PM; Su noon-9PM. A small but very nice (with candle light and soft music) Thai restaurant. Mains: lunch $7-13, dinner $11-22. (updated May 2017)
• Vetrano's Restaurant, 130 F Granite St, ☏ +1 401 348-5050. This restaurant will please anyone who loves authentic Italian food. The unique murals on the walls provide for a real Italian experience. $11-20. 
• Dunn’s Corners Pizza (DCP), 271 Post Rd (Spindrift Village). They offer your average pizza and grinder selection, pastas, sandwiches and burgers. The burgers are a terrific bargain as you can get a good-sized burger for only $5. The grinders are a little bit light on meat, which is a shame because the bread is fresh baked and delicious. The buffalo chicken pizza is awesome; they mix buffalo sauce with pizza sauce for their own mix. DCP has the feel of a local place, and their prices are the cheapest in the beach area. $6-15. 
• Venice Restaurant, 165 Shore Rd, ☏ +1 401 348-0055. Dining room and lounge open daily at 4PM. Venice is a restaurant and banquet facility that is located near the beautiful seaside. $16-26. 
• Guytanno’s Café, 62 Franklin St, ☏ +1 401 348-6221. Lunch: M-Sa 11AM-3PM. Dinner: Su-Th 5PM to 9PM; F Sa 5PM to 10PM.. This restaurant is best described as an intimate atmosphere but at the same time a homely feeling. Dishes here include a little of everything- international influences on pastas, seafood and steaks, make up this menu sure to have a little of everything for anyone. 
• Olympia Tea Room, 74 Bay St (Watch Hill), ☏ +1 401 348-8211. Tu-Su 11:30AM-8PM. Surrounded by many shops, the ocean, and one of the oldest carousels in America, Olympia Tea Room is as beautiful as its surroundings. Closes during the winter; reopens in Spring. 
• Two Little Fish, 300 Atlantic Ave (historic shopping and arts district), ☏ +1 401 348-9941. Daily 11:30AM-8PM. Family style seafood restaurant, open since 1997. $7-10. 
• 99 Restaurant, 7 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 401 348-8229. A family-like environment, 99 has a wide-ranging menu. 
• Mario's Northend Pizzaria, 61 Friendship St, ☏ +1 401 596-9393. Mario’s is one of the many pizza restaurants in the town of Westerly; however it is one of the best. Not only do they have great tasting pizza, but they also serve soups, salads, sandwiches, grinders, seafood, wraps and many Italian dishes. An arcade was put in the restaurant, so your kids will love it! This is a great family environment. 
• Pizza Place, 43 Broad St (in downtown Westerly), ☏ +1 401 348-1803. Since 1998 the Pizza Place has provided the town of Westerly with great pizza. Their Ffoccacia bread is loved around town. They serve salads, appetizers, red pizzas, white pizzas, pasta, and grinders. 
• The Brazen Hen, 4 Canal St, ☏ +1 401 348-8100. This bar and grill allows for walk-ins, big groups, and service inside and outside. When you walk into this restaurant, you get the feeling like you are in an Irish Pub. You feel extremely comfortable in the setting and they have a pub-style lunch menu: many different sandwiches, wraps, Irish dishes, salads, soups and burgers. They seem to be quite well-known for the french fries. 
• The Haversham Tavern, 336 Post Rd, ☏ +1 401 322-1717. Open at 11AM Daily. This restaurant is home of the classic 19th century tavern that makes you feel alive when you stop in. You can stop by for a quick bite to eat, a full meal, or a beer. The bar scene here is quite nice, with plenty of huge flat screen TVs, live music and ice cold drinks on tap. 

Ice Cream

• St. Clair Annex Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, 141 Bay St, ☏ +1 401 348-8407. Open 7:45AM-8PM Daily in the summer, and limited hours into the fall until the shop completely closes.. In off season be sure to call ahead for hours. This family-owned business was established in 1887 and has been passed down 5 generations. There is inside dining and a pick-up window to order ice cream from. Be sure to try one of their famous lobster rolls and the homemade ice cream in a wide range of flavors. 
• Downtown Creamery, 37 West Broad St. The Downtown Creamery is in downtown Westerly, on the border of Westerly and Pawcatuck. This is a place where you can eat and enjoy your ice cream in a clean, friendly environment. One of the famous items on the menu is the “Big Kahuna.” 

• Perks and Corks (Perks), 62 High St (in downtown Westerly, down the road from the train station), ☏ +1 401 596-1260. “Perks” is a coffee house by day, bar by night and has even been recognized by Best of RI Magazine to be the “Best Day to Night Hangout.” On any given night there is live music at Perks whether it be a local band or an open mic night, a crowd is sure to gather. The place is decorated with comfy couches and living room furniture all around. $3 beers, up to $10 cocktails. 
• Paddy's Beach Restaurant (Paddy's), 159 Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 401 596-2610. Open daily 11AM to 1AM, serving food from 11AM until 10PM. This restaurant/bar is on the ocean’s shore with three different dining areas and two cocktail areas located outside, one on the beach and one on the deck. Paddy’s has specialty drinks made in souvenir glasses that you can buy once for about $20. There are DJ deck parties most weekend afternoons and nightly entertainment (check the online calendar for dates). 
• The Andrea, 89 Atlantic Ave, toll-free: +1-888-318-5707. daily 11AM-1AM. This restaurant/bar/hotel is on the Atlantic with a back deck leading onto the beach. They offer lunch and dinner menus, with a comprehensive seafood menu. At night, there is usually either a DJ or a band, which are listed on their website. Paddy’s can be found just a few doors down, also right on the beach for those that like to move around. 
• Grey Sail Brewing, 63 Canal St, ☏ +1 401 212-7592. Small brewery producing tasty beers that you can try in a comfortable tap room. If you buy the glass, the samples are quite big. (updated Apr 2015)
• Windjammer Bar. 

• Aquastar Inn, 110 Post Rd, ☏ +1 401-596-2892, toll-free: +1-800-543-8429. From $115. (updated May 2017)
• Breezeway Resort, 70 Winnapaug Rd, ☏ +1 401 348-8953. Within walking distance to Misquamicut beach, The Breezeway offers modern guest rooms, suites and cottages situated on a peaceful, park-like setting 
• The Hotel Maria, toll-free: +1-800-462-8872. Located across the street from Misquamicut beach, Maria's Suites offers 5 oceanview suites and guests enjoy resort privileges at the Breezeway Resort 
• Pleasant View Inn, 65 Atlantic Av, ☏ +1 401 348-8200, toll-free: +1-800-782-3224. 
• Point One Resort, 26 Winnapaug Rd, ☏ +1 401 348-0320, toll-free: +1-800-557-2050. 
• Ocean House, 1 Bluff Av, ☏ +1 855 678-0364. Constructed in 1868, the Ocean House hotel was once an Victorian-style architectural masterpiece which became a must-have summer home to the wealthy of the 1900s. The hotel was deemed unsafe and beyond repairs and was torn down and rebuilt just as beautiful as the original even keeping some of the original architecture. 49 guest rooms. Amenities also include a spa with hair salon, indoor lap pool, state of the art fitness center and only a few steps away are views of the private beach. There is also one fine dining restaurant on the premises and three other places to grab food on the go. Rates starting from $355 per night. 
• Langworthy Farm Bed & Breakfast, 308 Shore Rd, ☏ +1 401 322-7791. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. The B&B offers four rooms and two suites. Each room has a signature name like Weekapaug Room or Langworthy suite that are tastefully decorated and comfortable furnishings. Langworthy farm also has its own winery for wine tastings. $135-260. 
• Paddy's Beach Hotel, 159 Atlantic Avenue. 5 Rooms with beachfront decks. 
• Sandy Shore Hotel, 149 Atlantic Avenue. 
• Sand Castle Inn, 141 Atlantic Avenue. 
• Sea Shell Motel, 19 Winnipaug Road. 

Never mix drinking with swimming, driving or any other activity. This may result in serious injury or death. Call Wright's Taxi at +1 401-596-8294 or Eagle Cab at +1 401-596-7300 if there is any question in your mind about your alcohol level. Westerly Police and Ambulance have a strong presence in Misquamicut.

• Narragansett is about 20 minutes north on RI 1.