Westport, Massachusetts travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Westport is a town in the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts along the border with Rhode Island. Largely a residential and farming community, Horseneck Beach and Westport River provide beauty and recreation. Westport includes the village of North Westport.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay

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Best things about Westport

Handy House

Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Route 88 to John Reed Road. Over 600 acres of barrier beach and salt marsh, this 2-mi-long (3.2 km) beach is often breezy with surf. It is an excellent place for walks and birding. Views of the Elizabeth Islands.

Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery

$7 wine tasting w/ etched glass.

Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures

Instructions, rentals, nature tours, adventure trips.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Newport)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
EWB New Bedford Regional Airport, New Bedford — 5 mi away. Directions
NPT Newport State Airport, Newport — 14 mi away. Directions
PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Handy House, Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Lunch The Back Eddy
Afternoon Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery, Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures
Dinner Handy Hill Creamery
Evening Buzzards Bay Brewing

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Map

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Get in

Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston and T.F. Green Airport in Warwick (Rhode Island) are the major airports.
Westport is reached via Interstate 195 to Route 88 at Exit 10. Routes 6 and 177 also serve the town.
Harbormaster, VHF Channel 16.