How to Plan a Last-Minute Romantic Weekend Getaway in Rhode Island
Sometimes the very best trips are the ones you didn’t see coming. You spot a free weekend on the calendar, look at each other, and simply decide to go. There is a special kind of magic in a spontaneous getaway: no rigid itineraries, no months of anticipation, just the simple joy of packing a bag […]
What Is Padel? Try the World’s Fastest-Growing Racquet Sport in Westerly
If you’ve been hearing about a new racquet sport lately and wondering what all the excitement is about, you’re not alone. Padel has captured the attention of travelers and athletes across the globe, and it just so happens that you can experience it firsthand during your next visit to Westerly. Just half a mile from […]
A Day Trip to Block Island from Westerly: How to Get There and What to Do
There are plenty of places you can reach in under an hour from Westerly, but none feel quite as different as Block Island. Just 13 miles off the Rhode Island coast, it feels like another world. Mohegan Bluffs rise dramatically above the Atlantic. Two historic lighthouses watch over opposite ends of the island, and beaches […]
A Summer Guide to Westerly, Rhode Island Concerts and Events
One of the best parts of summer in Rhode Island is that so much of it happens outside. Beach days turn into sunset concerts, downtown streets fill with live music, and the Town of Westerly puts on events that bring locals and visitors together under the open sky. If you’re staying at our New England […]
10 Things to Do in Westerly RI Before Labor Day: A Summer Bucket List
Summer in Westerly has a way of slipping by. One week you’re planning your first beach day, and the next you’re realizing Labor Day is just around the corner. If you’re visiting our New England bed and breakfast this season, or even if you’ve been coming here for years, there are a few experiences worth […]
The Best Rhode Island Beaches & Waterways for Kayaking
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but don’t let that fool you. The coastline stretches for miles, rivers wind through forests and villages, protected salt ponds offer calm water sanctuaries, and the Atlantic provides as much adventure as you’re willing to take on. Whether you want a peaceful morning paddle watching the sun rise […]
Things to Do in Rhode Island During the Week
Experience Westerly Like a Local Here’s something we tell guests staying at our New England bed and breakfast all the time: if you can visit Westerly during the week instead of the weekend, do it. You’ll have access to the same beaches, same restaurants, same coastal Rhode Island charm, but you’re not fighting for parking […]
Best Gardens in RI: Flowers, Blooms & New England Plants Near Westerly
Spring and summer don’t arrive quietly in Westerly. They unfold in layers. First with delicate woodland blooms, then flowering trees, then full gardens spilling over with color. By mid-season, even a simple walk can turn into the perfect photo-op if you know where to look. From the thoughtfully designed grounds at our Westerly bed and […]
Our Favorite Things to do in Westerly, RI on a Rainy Day
Indoor Activities for Any Weather If you are a repeat visitor to Westerly, you know that the weather can change quickly. You check the forecast and see sun, you pack for beach days, and then you wake up to rain. It happens, but rainy days at our New England bed and breakfast can be just […]
A Visit to the Westerly Museum of American Impressionism
Westerly has always had a strong arts scene. Downtown galleries, live theater at the Granite Theatre, artists who have made this coastal town their home for generations. But in October 2025, something was added to that list that puts Westerly on a national map. The Westerly Museum of American Impressionism opened its doors at 79 […]