South County attractions reveal the the area's natural and social history

Atlantic Beach Park

321-338 Atlantic Avenue Misquamicut, RI 02891 Phone: 401-322-0504

Located on the south shore of Rhode Island in Misquamicut, Atlantic Beach Park has been a charming landmark in this area dating back to 1920, and is still owned and operated by the same family.

Our Herschell-Spillman carousel, circa 1915, is the centerpiece of our amusement area. Along with the carousel, other rides for children include: Monkey Barrels, Jumpin' Star, Mini-Himalaya, Flying Chairs, Dodgem Cars, and a 9-Hole Mini-Golf Course and Game Room. Other amenities include 500’ of beach, Dusty’s Dairy Bar, and a full service snack bar.

Open daily Memorial to Labor Day 11am-10pm. Children’s Birthday Party packages available. Call 401-322-0504 for bookings. Visit us on Facebook at "Atlantic Beach Park" or at www.atlanticbeachpark.com

Misquamicut Business Association

Misquamicut Beach Westerly, RI 02891 Phone: 401-596-9441 Toll-Free: 877-622-2930

Named by leading magazines as one of the great beach destinations, Rhode Island's Misquamicut Beach is the seaside resort for families and couples. With seven miles of ocean beach there's room aplenty for sunbathing to volleyball, and great surf for swimming. Misquamicut has a wide array of great restaurants, lodgings, and fun activities. The nightlife is the best to be found along the shoreline. Misquamicut beach is the ocean beach nearest to Mystic, Connecticut, and also is convenient to Newport and is just minutes from Interstate 95. For a summer getaway the way it should be--with a great beach, fun restaurants and nightlife, plenty of family activities, and comfortable lodgings--make Misquamicut Beach your destination.

Mystic Country

27 Coogan Bolevard Mystic, CT 06355 Phone: 860-536-1205 Fax: 860-536-1480

Have you ever discovered Mystic, Connecticut? Mystic Country is defined by the three very different experiences that exist only miles from one another. These experiences take visitors from Adventure on the Coast to Entertainment at the Casino and back to Calm in the Mystic Quiet Corner. That contagious New-England hue that’s felt in Mystic comes from over 400 years of history and evolution. The Mystic locals, the landscapes, and the culture brim with life that still remains untouched – definitely something worth seeing! Rediscover New England and check out all Mystic has to offer for your family getaway here at MysticCountry.com

Westerly/Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce

Misquamicut/Watch Hill/Historic Downtown Westerly, RI Phone: 401-596-7761

Enjoy the perfect family vacation with a visit to Westerly, RI. Discover Westerly's seven miles of beaches, including Misquamicut, a mecca of family fun and activities that include water slides, mini-golf, night clubs, and more. Explore the picturesque village of Watch Hill, a charming Victorian seaside resort with a lighthouse and famous flying horse carousel. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Westerly-Pawcatuck, a two-state downtown named one of the 12 Most Distincitve Destinations by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. You'll find a 14-acre park, quaint shops, superb restaurants, and a river walk. The area features six golf courses, 40 restaurants, more than 50 hotels and bed and breakfasts, and hundreds of retail shops just eight miles from Mystic, Connecticut, and 30 miles from Newport. Call today for a free Go Westerly Magazine.