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South County

South County, RI

As the name implies, South County is Rhode Island’s southernmost region, covering a large expanse including the sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. Home to the University of Rhode Island, the region includes forests of pines, sprawling farms, pristine campsites, and tons of fresh seafood.

Featured events

Food Trucks at the Beach

Aug 02

Food Trucks at the Beach

Historic Hale House open for the season

Aug 02

Historic Hale House open for the season

Monday Night Jams

Aug 02

Monday Night Jams

Monday Night Music Series/ Narragansett Town Beach

Aug 02

Monday Night Music Series/ Narragansett Town Beach

Movie & BBQ On The Beach: The Shaggy Dog

Aug 02

Movie & BBQ On The Beach: The Shaggy Dog

Ocean House Sipping Terrace

Aug 02

Ocean House Sipping Terrace

ocean house sipping terrace

Aug 02

ocean house sipping terrace

Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruises and Newport Harbor Tours

Aug 02

Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruises and Newport Harbor Tours

RI Walks Challenge Creatures

Aug 02

RI Walks Challenge Creatures

Theatre By The Sea: Footloose, the Musical

Aug 02

Theatre By The Sea: Footloose, the Musical

Movies & Pizza on the Beach: Muppets From Space

Aug 03

Movies & Pizza on the Beach: Muppets From Space

NK Arts Council Summer Concerts 2021

Aug 03

NK Arts Council Summer Concerts 2021

Ocean State Bridal Show and Summer Beach Party

Aug 03

Ocean State Bridal Show and Summer Beach Party

Aug 03

The shamlot

Whale and Nature Watch

Aug 03

Whale and Nature Watch

94th MEMBER'S ANNUAL EXHIBITION/ South County Art Association

Aug 04

94th MEMBER'S ANNUAL EXHIBITION/ South County Art Association

ACGOW/Creating Joy - - “Look on the Light Side,” featuring artists Helen Roy and Lois Lawrence

Aug 04

ACGOW/Creating Joy - - “Look on the Light Side,” featuring artists Helen Roy and Lois Lawrence

Annual Movies on the Beach Series

Aug 04

Annual Movies on the Beach Series

Blues on the Beach

Aug 04

Blues on the Beach

Children's Hour at Tomaquag Museum

Aug 04

Children's Hour at Tomaquag Museum

Family Playing At Scarborough State Beach In Rhode Island

Beaches & Watersports

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Breweries & distilleries

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Family Fun

Arcadia Management Area-South County

Parks & recreation

Weekapaug_Brasserie-Weekapaug - South County

Restaurants

Lighthouse on Point Judith peninsula surrounded by Block Island Sound and Narragansett Bay on either side. Current brick structure was erected in 1816 after the original wooden lighthouse (1806) was destroyed during the 1815 Great Gale. Also current active Coast Guard station.

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Stay in South County

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The Hobbit House at The Preserve in South County, RI.

Jul 30

Family Vacation Fun

The Expedition highlights the ways you and your family can enjoy a vacation at The Preserve Sporting Club. You will be amazed at all it has...

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Rose Island Lighthouse in the Fall

Jul 14

One Of Kind Accommodation

Connecticut Magazine discusses the most unique place to stay in RI. Read article here.

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Jul 1

Romance In RI All Year Long

Getaway Mavens explores how RI can be romantic all year long. Read article here.

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Champlin's Resort Pool

Jun 28

Dreamy Getaways

Luxury Travel Magazine highlights two amazing properties for your vacation. Read article here.

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Andy's Way_Block Island

What to do in Rhode Island now

Block Island

Summer Getaways

Friends Riding Bikes at Block Island

Open Rhode

Cover of the 2021 Visitor Guide

Travel guide