South County

art galleries

Fine Arts Center Galleries

at URI, Upper College Road, Kingston. Tu-F Noon-4PM, and weekends 1PM-4PM. The University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center boasts three fully staffed galleries, including one devoted specifically to photography. The galleries exhibit contemporary artists from across the nation and around the globe year-round. Free. Unfortunately, URI is closing the galleries due to budget cuts.

Hera Gallery

327 Main Street, Wakefield, Phone: +1 401-789-1488, (http://www.heragallery.org). W-F 1PM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. The Hera Gallery is a non-profit artists co-op open year round except January. Free.

South County Art Association's Helme House Gallery, South Kingstown.

points of interest

Sights to see throughout the year include:

Narragansett Towers

Narragansett.

Point Judith Lighthouse

Narragansett. The picturesque Point Judith lighthouse marks the west side of the entrance to Narragansett Bay.

Wilcox Park

Westerly. A beautiful Victorian-era walking park.

Arcadia Wildlife Management Park

Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter. Over 13,800 acres of fishing and hiking for family.

beaches

South County's main attraction during the warmer months is its many miles of coastline and public beaches. This can attract very large crowds, especially on weekends or holidays. Daily passes are available for residents, non-residents and seniors, and range from $5 to $14. Season passes are also available and range from $20 to $60. All beaches are free but unguarded before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. Beach phone numbers may be seasonal.

Narragansett Town Beach

36 Ocean Rd Narragansett +1 401-783-7121

Misquamicut State Beach

149 Atlantic Ave Westerly +1 401-322-1206

Scarborough State Beach

970 Ocean Rd Narragansett +1 401-789-2324

East Matunuck State Beach

950 Succotash Rd South Kingstown +1 401-789-8585

Roger Wheeler State Beach

100 Sand Hill Cove RoadNarragansett +1 401-789-3563

Salty Brine State Beach

254 Great Island Road Narragansett +1 401-789-3563