Westerly
United States · Rhode IslandUS
Town in Rhode Island
Westerly is a town on the southwestern coastline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, first settled by English colonists in 1661, and incorporated as a municipality in 1669. The Town of Westerly is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state with a population of 23,359 as of the 2020 census. The western and northern borders of Westerly are defined by a natural border of the Pawcatuck River, with the bordering town of Hopkinton defined by the Pawcatuck River, while holding a straight border to the east with Charlestown.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 22,787
- Coordinates
- 41.378, -71.827
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Westerly
Westerly — a low-key town in Rhode Island, United States — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 22,787. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Westerly
Nature in Westerly
(1)Nature lovers get Beaches. All of it is drawn from Westerly's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Westerly
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Westerly is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Rhode Island and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Westerly that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Westerly known for?
- Westerly, in Rhode Island, United States, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 22,787 residents.
- What can you do in Westerly?
- Recorded activities in Westerly include Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Westerly?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Westerly located?
- Westerly is located in Rhode Island, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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