Washington County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Seagull flies over Watch Hill lighthouse at low tide in early evening in summer, in Rhode Island.
Famous Rhode Island Lighthouse at sunset, Point Judith lighthouse, Rhode Island, USA.
The Point Judith light near Narragansett, Rhode Island, at sunset.
Washington County
Washington County

Popular cities in Washington County

Narragansett
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
Block Island
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
  • Coast Guard Beach
  • North Lighthouse
Two mute swans in the Narragansett Bay at sunrise.; Narragansett Bay, Cranston, Rhode Island.
Westerly
Known for Beaches, Dining and Sea
Westerly awaits: its beaches, beer, island views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Misquamicut State Beach
  • Atlantic Beach Park
  • East Beach
A Mohegan Bluffs In Block Island During Sunset
South Kingstown
Known for Dining, Beaches and Universities
Trip time! Discover the beaches, university life and local cuisine in South Kingstown.

Reasons to visit

  • Matunuck Beach
  • East Matunuck State Beach
Dramatic beautiful stormy sunset panorama over Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and Narragansett Bay in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, with a moored yacht in the rain.
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
HG8DHK Waves reaching shore at beach against cloudy sky
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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