Westerly, Rhode Island is a coastal town in Washington County covering about 74.8 square miles—30.1 sq mi land and 44.7 sq mi water—with a year-2024 population of approximately 23,150, making it one of the larger towns in the state. Renowned as a summer destination, it features popular beaches like Misquamicut and Watch Hill, scenic salt ponds, a historic downtown district with Wilcox Park, and rich heritage in granite quarrying and shipbuilding.

Exeter, Rhode Island is a rural town in Washington County covering about 58.4 square miles, with a population of around 6,460 residents. Known for its natural landscapes and outdoor recreation, Exeter is home to Yawgoo Valley—the state’s only ski resort—and the Tomaquag Museum, which highlights local Indigenous history.