What Is Padel? Try the World’s Fastest-Growing Racquet Sport in Westerly

A padel racquet and ball on a padel court in Westerly, RI

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 Guide to the Best Rhode Island Beaches Near Westerly

Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island

When most people think about Rhode Island beaches, they picture long stretches of sand and busy boardwalks. While you’ll certainly find those here, one of the things we love most about staying in Westerly is the variety. Within a short drive of our New England bed and breakfast, you can spend the morning walking a […]

A Day Trip to Block Island from Westerly: How to Get There and What to Do

Block Island in Rhode Island

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

A musician playing at a Rhode Island concert in Westerly

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

Sunset at Napatree Point beach in Westerly, RI

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

Kayaking in Narragansett Bay off the coast of the best Rhode Island beaches

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 […]