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Take the Polar Plunge in South County, Rhode Island

YES!  We “swim on January 1st! Join the thousands of Rhode Islanders who take to the water on New Year’s Day! Swimming optional — it’s a great high energy spectator sport and fun, fun, fun!

Photo courtesy of Warm Center, Westerly, RI

For forty years Rhode Islanders and visitors from Connecticut and Massachusetts have started their New Year off by participating in local Penguin or Polar…

4 South County, RI Hotels Offering Special Low Rates in January

Rhode Island is launching its first ever RI Hotel Week in 2020. From January 18-31 hotels all over the state are offering special low rates to encourage visitors to explore Little Rhody in style. Four top-notch properties in South County are participating and it’s a great time to visit the area and recoup after the hectic holiday season. Here’s where to stay and what to do while you’re here.

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Wedding Wednesday: Top Tips for a Waterfront Wedding

Did you get engaged over Thanksgiving? Or perhaps you’re the parent of a soon-to-be bride or groom. It’s never too early to start planning a wedding. If you’re dreaming of a beachfront ceremony and/or reception in lovely South County, Rhode Island, the experts from The Ocean House have some tips for you.

With nature as your backdrop, the South Coast of Rhode Island is a magical place to get…

Gannets: Guest Post by Mark Bullinger

Do you know a Gannet from a Gull? Do you even know what a Gannet is? (Note: I did not). This month we welcome late Fall and early Winter with a lesson from Naturalist, Mark Bullinger on Gannets – spectacular sea birds that you can see right now in South County, Rhode Island. Book your winter escape now.

Are you one who likes to stand at the ocean’s edge and imagine life on the high seas?  A…

Holiday Happenings in South County, Rhode Island

Santa on Narragansett Town Beach – Photo by Deb Maynard Photography

While South County, Rhode Island is mainly known as a summer destination for our beaches and outdoor activities, there’s a certain beauty and a touch of magic that arrives around the holidays. Sure, that can be said of many places, but come for a visit and see for yourself.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a culinary class on H…

Foodie Friday: Craving South County, RI’s Seasonal Craft Spirits

Sons of Liberty Spirits Seasonal Whiskies

Sons of Liberty Spirits offers three delicious seasonal whiskies that are easy to drink on their own, or if you prefer, mixed into seasonal cocktails. For hundreds of years brewers have been creating beers that complement the flavors of the season, yet no distillers have brought that seasonal concept to whiskey.

Infused with the juice from…

Foodie Friday: Taste Adventures in South County, RI

Dining out in South County, RI Photo: Faye Brown

If you love food as much as we do, you should definitely visit South County in the upcoming weeks. From restaurant weeks and beer and wine dinners, to cooking classes, South County is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.

Westerly Restaurant Week

2019 Fall Ocean Community Restaurant Week

Restaurants participating in the Fall…

15 Fun Fall Happenings in South County, RI

Fall in South County Photo: Gina Campbell

It’s October, the spookiest month of the year. Fall has arrived in South County and the leaves are turning into brilliant gold, red and flame-colored shades and beginning to blanket the ground. Now is the time to visit and leaf peep all the beautiful fall colors, get a pumpkin spice coffee and an apple cider donut at Sophie’s Brewhousein Exeter and go…

Foodie Friday: Fall Foodie Events in South County, RI this weekend

East Greenwich Restaurant Week

East Greenwich is known as South County’s “Dining Destination” because there are so many good restaurants on Main Street in downtown or just a little off the beaten path. East Greenwich Restaurant Week is a ten day culinary celebration with special pricing at participating area restaurants making it easy to try a few or go on a progressive dining excursion. Lea…

Travel Tuesday: Why NOW is the best time to visit South County, RI

Two Children Rowing Kayak On Lake

Labor Day is over, the beaches are officially closed for the season, most of the tourists have gone home, and yet, right now is the best time to visit South County, RI. Why? All the above reasons!

Seriously, my first encounter with South County was post Labor Day and it was a magical experience that made me fall in love with the area. I knew little about…

Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Manfredi Farms

Pick Your Own Sunflowers at Manfredi Farms in Westerly Photo: Joy Cordio

Pick Your Own for $10 A Bunch and Help the Bahamas Recover from Hurricane Dorian

Sunflowers are undoubtedly some of the happiest looking flowers, and for the next two weeks all are welcome to  walk in a field of them at Manfredi Farmsin Westerly.  Pick Your Own Sunflowers costs $10 and gives you a beautiful bouquet to…

Labor Day Weekend in South County

Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown

Music-Music-Music!!!

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Rhythm and Roots, New England’s Premier Festival of Roots Music & Dance is this weekend at Ninigret Park. Celebrating their 22nd year live music runs Friday-Sunday from 1:00pm-11:00pm.  There is…

10 Free Events in South County: Week of August 11-17, 2019

Free Live Music

Enjoy live outdoor music in South County every week.  On the beach or in one of our many parks it’s the perfect way to get in the South County groove at the end of the day.

Monday Night Jams at Misquamicut Beach

Monday Night Jams at Misquamicut Beach

Where: Westerly Town Beach

When: Concert from 6-8pm

Free parking is available after 5pm and is limited. Paid…

The Crab Days of Summer – Guest Post by Mark Bullinger

Blue Crab photo by Mark Bullinger

It’s summer in South County and for quite a few people few things are better than exploring salty waters looking for crabs.  Visit any of our stone breachways or small bridges across tidal waters and you’re likely to see clusters of people intent in the goal of filling a bucket with crabs.

Some crabs are destined for the dinner table, some will be bait, and…

Upcoming Foodie Events in South County, RI

Beer & Bats by Audubon

Bats & Beer at Audubon: Friday, July 26 7:30-9:30PM

Join Audubon for an evening of fun discussing the fascinating world of bats and tasting some local brew. Start with a brief presentation and learn about the bats that live in your area. Then head out onto the trails in search of these winged creatures. Stop at the pond to watch bats at work catching their evening…

Celebrate the 4th in South County Style

There’s nothing more quintessentially New England than celebrating the Fourth of July with a day at the beach, fresh seafood, ice cold beer and fireworks. South County, Rhode Island has all the ingredients for a classic, New England Fourth of July celebration. Here’s some highlights of what’s on the menu:

Ocean House Independence Day Beach Ball Independence Day Beach Ball at Ocean House

The Way-Back Creature – All About the Horsehoe Crabs with Naturalist, Mark Bullinger

The Way-Back Creature

Visit South County, RI this summer and you may catch a glimpse of these prehistoric creatures looking for a little love in our oceans and salt ponds. Don’t be afraid, these hard-shell critters are completely harmless. In fact, watching their mating ritual every spring and summer under a full moon is a fun educational activity. Contact usfor more information on when and…