South Kingstown Attractions

Carpenter's Grist Mill, Moonstone Beach Road. Water-powered grist mill built by Samuel E.Perry still operates, grinding flint corn into cornmeal for jonnycakes. (401)783-5483.

East Matunuck State Beach, Off Matunuck Beach Road. Clean and sandy with a gradual drop. Excellent for fishing from the shore. (401)789-8585.

Fayerweather House, Route 138. 1820s historic landmark used as a crafts cooperative. Craft displays, demonstrations and workshops throughout the summer. (401)789-9072.

Great Swamp Monument, Off Route 2, West Kingston. Marks the site of the famous Great Swamp Battle of 1675. (401)789-0281.

Museum of Primitive Culture, Kingstown Road, Peace Dale. Exhibits of primitive tools, utensils and weapons from various cultures. (401)783-5711.

Old Washington County Jail, 2636 Kingstown Road. Built in 1792. Exhibits depict South County life over the past 300 years. (401)783-1328.

Oliver Watson House (c. 1790), Located on the URI campus, Kingston. Colonial twin story farmhouse furnished in the period 1790-1840.

Perryville Trout Hatchery, 2426 Post Road. Fish raised to stock Rhode Island streams and ponds. (401)783-5358.

South County Art Association, Helme House, 2587 Kingstown Road. Local artists exhibitions in a variety of media. (401)782-3000.

South County Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 109, Route 138, West Kingston. Education, exhibits, performances. (401)782-1018.

Trustom Wildlife Refuge, Off Moonstone Beach Road. A good place to walk the beach and observe the wildlife and birds.

Wooden Observation Tower, Route 138 and Route 1. Climb the 100-foot, open air wooden tower, atop McSparren Hill. Built in 1937 as a lookout to the sea.

Wordens Ponds, Warden's Pond Road, off Route 110. The largest natural body of fresh water in Rhode Island. Offers public launching.

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