Westerly

If you're taking public transportation through Rhode Island, you should get off the Amtrak train in Westerly. This small town is located on the beach and offers a variety of restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities. It's also breathtakingly beautiful, with more than ten buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Westerly is located on Washington County's southwestern shoreline, approximately 40 miles from Newport. Westerly is named after Rhode Island's westernmost town. While this isn't exactly glamorous, the town itself is incredibly charming. Westerly is a classic New England town that is a popular summer tourist destination.

There are a lot of amenities in this relatively small town (population around 23,000). Wilcox Park is beautiful, and the arboretum is vibrant and well-kept. Westerly is a great place for outdoor recreation when the weather permits. And sometimes that outdoor recreation is as simple as a post-dinner stroll along the beach. There's truly something for everyone here, with sandy beaches, boating, fishing, golfing, sailing, swimming, shopping, and dining, and the sunrises and sunsets are absolutely stunning. Of course, beauty is subjective, and you may have a different opinion of the Rhode Island town that has received this honor. Having said that, Westerly's population doubles in the summer, so it's safe to say many Rhode Islanders appreciate its beauty.