Westerly is a beachfront community on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island, founded in 1669 by John Babcock. Just over the border of Connecticut, it’s not far from New London, CT and Mystic, CT , this town is conveniently located close to the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport and world-class casinos like Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods.

Westerly, RI hosts a number of annual events, like the Pawcatuck River Duck Race in April, Virtu Art Festival in May, Shakespeare in the Park and the Summer Pops (hosted by the Chorus of Westerly) in June, and River Glow in July. In recent years, the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce’s events have attracted many visitors, including big screen movies on the Westerly beaches through July and August, Westerly’s Columbus Day parade in October, and other great events.