Top Things to do in Washington County
Top Hotels in Washington County
- 1. Best Western West Greenwich Inn
- 2. The 1661 Inn
- 3. Hampton Inn South Kingstown - Newport Area
- 4. Rose Farm Inn
- 5. Hampton Inn Coventry-Warwick Area
- 6. Best Western West Greenwich Inn
- 7. Holiday Inn South Kingstown Newport Area, An IHG Hotel
- 8. Hotel Manisses
- 9. Scarborough Beach Motel
- 10. The Shore House
The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Washington County, Washington County
Explore 100 miles of beautiful coastline, stroll through historic villages, taste fresh from the boat seafood, hike or bike to places of undisturbed beauty, kayak a winding river or sheltered cove. These are just a few ways to enjoy one of New England’s favorite vacation spots. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for adventure or you want a peaceful setting where you can simply relax and unwind, South County is the perfect vacation destination.
Restaurants in Washington County
1. Napatree Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Watch Hill bird sanctuary.
Reviewed By Davidcarmytraveler - Coventry, United States
We came for Memorial Day and got there about 10:30. Thankfully it wasn’t very crowded. You pass the watch hill yacht club and walk over the dunes and drop down on to this beautiful beach. It goes way out into the water and has beach on both sides. There are great views of the watch hill light house and all the boats. It’s the only place we have been that you can play on the dunes. There isn’t much public parking so go early. 2 hours free on the street and 2 hours free in the shopping parking lot; or spend 20-30 dollars for all day in the paid lot. This is a must visit beach in RI, off season or now during covid is probably the best time to go.
2. Sachem Pond Wildlife Refuge
3. Nathan Mott Park
4. Rodman's Hollow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Wildlife refuge formed by glaciers.
Reviewed By AlexB10499 - Providence, United States
The birthplace of Block Island’s conservation movement, and one of New England’s most remarkable coastal landscapes. Rodman’s Hollow is a place that’s better seen than described, but I’ll do my best to give you a sense of it. From its trailhead off Cooneymus Road, the hollow appears as a vast, forested basin in the land. Created by the same glaciers that made New England’s present geography, you descend into the hollow along the primary trail, Black Rock Road. You can take smaller paths to your left and right to go further into the forest, but I love to follow Black Rock Road until it begins to rise again out of the basin. Somehow the colors of the sky and wild grasses seem more intense in that place — clouds seem to sit on hilltops, and you catch sea breezes at each crest until you begin to see the ocean. From there you can follow paths along the Black Rock Bluffs at the southern shore, which offer some of the Island’s best views. In spring, the many shad trees in the Hollow bloom into a silver color, which is a beautiful sight to take in from the trailhead.
5. Arcadia Management Area
6. Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge
7. National Wildlife Refuge
8. Block Island Conservancy
9. Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By cairns700
Nice Audubon trail that goes through the woods, around a pond and to an open field. Moderate level hike, no steep inclines.
10. Wickaboxet Wildlife Management Area
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