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WATCH HILL INN - ACTIVITIES |
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"There are many activities to see and do in Watch Hill and its surrounding communities" |
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ACTIVITIES |
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| Home Page | Aquarium | The Mystic Aquarium is located about 25 minutes from Watch Hill Village. A must-see for the family. | ||||
| Contact Us | Bicycle Tours | Once in Watch Hill you don't need a car. Rent a bicycle as this is a great way to see Watch Hill and its neighboring communities. Rental locations in Downtown Westerly RI. | ||||
| Casinos | Foxwoods Casino with 16 restaurants is located approximately 25 minutes from Watch Hill Village. The MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in a new addition. Las Vegas type shows are offered. | |||||
| Accommodations | The Mohegan Sun is an Indian reservation with a huge hotel complex and large gaming facility with many restaurants and night life opportunities. Approximately 35 minutes from the Watch Hill Inn. | |||||
| 1 Bedroom Apts | Concerts | During the Summer, the Watch Hill Business Association offers Tuesday night Concerts on the grassy knoll across from the Watch Hill Inn at the waterfront. Each week brings a different band from 6-8pm prior to sunset. See "Events Calendar" | ||||
| 2-3 Bedroom Apts | The Town of Westerly offers a Summer Pops Concert. Ask Reception Office for dates. | |||||
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Activities | Golf | We have several golf courses located within 30 minutes of the Watch Hill Inn. Some are private, but the public courses are well maintained and offer a challenging game. Ask for information at the Front Desk on telephone number 401-348-6300 | |||
| Landmarks | The Watch Hill Carousel is an historic landmark which operates for children from Memorial to Labor Day. The flying horses with real horse hair is said to be the oldest carousel in the United States. | |||||
| The Watch Hill Inn built in 1845 is the only original dwelling structure still on its original footprint. The five story building is the tallest structure on Bay Street overlooking Little Narraganset Bay and its beautiful sunsets setting making yachts in silhouette. | ||||||
| Beaches |
The Ocean House is an 1865 Landmark building completely
torn down and rebuilt in 2010. A majestic icon on the beach. It is a 5 minute walk from the Watch Hill Inn. Restaurant indoor and outdoor dining - upscale. |
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| The Watch Hill Light House is registered in the National Historic Landmark records. It is a 5 minutes walk up the road from the Watch Hill Inn | ||||||
| Shopping | Watch Hill has its own Shopping community all located on Bay Street between the Watch Hill Inn and Carousel. | |||||
| Swimming | Carousel Beach is ideal for toddlers and is located opposite the Carousel with life guard and lockers at a small fee. | |||||
| Photo Gallery |
East Beach is a very white, sandy
beach running the length of the Atlantic Coast. Great for long walks passing the fabulous beachfront mansions. |
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| Rental Policies | Napatree Beach is 1 1/2 miles long to the old Spanish Fort. This is an ideal beach for joggers who like the natural environment of Osprey and Plover bird sanctuaries. From the Old Fort, you can see States of NY, RI, and CT. | |||||
| Rewards Program | Tennis | Westerly has two terrific facilities, one of which has indoor courts for rainy weather. Reservations are required. | ||||
| Shopping | Transportation | The Westerly Airport with its 3,000 foot runway is ideal for small jets and private props for access to Block Island and eastern Long Island. Private charters are available. The Airport is a 15 minute car ride from Watch Hill. | ||||
| Special Rates | Amtrak rail service is available throughout New England. Westerly Station is a 15 minute taxi ride from Watch Hill | |||||
| Ferry Service can be found at Point Judith, RI to Block Island; or New London, CT to Long Island. | ||||||
| Walking Tours | Watch Hill as a community is filled with beautiful mansions and historic homes which can be accessed on foot. | |||||
| The natural trails on the west side of Napatree Beach offer glimpses of the Osprey and Plover sanctuaries hidden among the high reed and beach grass. The trails are well maintained and a very pleasant walk. | ||||||
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