| seasonal perks include a private beach and an outdoor pool. dating from 1899, this elegant waterfront inn is a mile from westerly town beach and 8 miles from ninigret national wildlife refuge. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. dining options include a refined restaurant, a cozy bar and a terrace grill. suites add furnished decks, fireplaces and/or separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. serene rooms with country-chic decor feature free wi-fi and water views. freebies include breakfast, snacks and parking
T. F. Green Airport 53 min
East Matunuck State Beach (24 min)
Vast sandy beach with picnic areas provides plenty of opportunities for family-friendly activities. Watch Hill Lighthouse (19 min) Atlantic Beach Park (8 min)
A landmark, waterfront park with a historic carousel, rides, bars, snacks & soft-serve ice cream. Burlingame State Park (17 min)
Lakeside campgrounds enjoyed for its large spaces, clean restrooms and handy convenience store. East Beach (20 min)
A shoreline park with beaches, changing rooms & a campground, known for its shellfish & marine life. Blue Shutters Town Beach (12 min) Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (28 min)
Up-close encounters with frogs & turtles, plus a wildlife rehabilitation center & forested trails. Mystic Seaport Museum (29 min)
Reimagined waterfront settlement featuring a 19th-century village, historic ships, a museum & more. Block Island North Light (2 hr 2)
Brown stone lighthouse, built in 1867, open daily in summer & weekends only in spring & fall. Mystic Aquarium (28 min)
Beluga whales, African penguins, sea lions & sharks are top draws to this interactive aquarium. Misquamicut State Beach (10 min)
Bustling state beach with a bathhouse, lifeguard, shade gazebos, picnic tables & a gift shop. Ninigret Pond (21 min)
Saltwater lagoon offering hunting, fishing & bird-watching, plus nature trails & a wildlife refuge. Napatree Point Conservation Area (1 hr 47)
Founded in 1945, this coastal nature preserve for bird nesting & migratory resting features a trail. Charlestown Beach (18 min) Watch Hill Beach (17 min) | 
