Westerly

The coastal landscape around Westerly is defined by the Pawcatuck River and the nearby Atlantic shoreline, which has shaped both the urban form and local economy. The river forms the border with Connecticut and once powered mills; downtown Westerly developed on its Rhode Island bank, opposite Pawcatuck. Granite quarrying also left a lasting local legacy, with Westerly granite used for monuments and civic buildings far beyond the state. To the south, Watch Hill and Misquamicut connect the town to Rhode Island’s beach culture, while Watch Hill Lighthouse has marked the approach to Little Narragansett Bay since the 19th century. Browse additional webcams from coastal Rhode Island to extend your view of the Atlantic shore.

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