Watch Hill, Historic district in Westerly, US
Watch Hill extends along the Rhode Island coast, featuring Victorian mansions, sandy beaches, and the 1856 lighthouse overlooking Block Island Sound.
The area served as a strategic observation post during both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, leading to its current name.
The Flying Horse Carousel, constructed in 1876, maintains its position as the oldest operating suspended-horse carousel in the United States.
Visitors can access multiple beaches, restaurants, and shops in the central district, with public parking available near the lighthouse and main street.
The 1938 hurricane transformed the geography of Watch Hill by creating new breachways at Napatree Point and separating Sandy Point from the mainland.
Location: Westerly
GPS coordinates: 41.31360,-71.84970
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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Misquamicut State Beach
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Flying Horse Carousel
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Fort Mansfield
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Wilcox Park
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Stonington Harbor Light
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Latimer Reef Light
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Watch Hill Light
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Babcock-Smith House
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Robert Stanton House
2.3 km
Westerly Armory
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6.9 km
John Palmer House
5.8 km
North End Historic District
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Oak's Inn Military Reservation
4.3 km
Perry Homestead Historic District
6.4 km
Lewis-Card-Perry House
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The Stonington Lighthouse Museum
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White Rock Bridge
9.4 kmReviews
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