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Watch Hill
Rhode Island
If this place sounds familiar, it’s because it’s where Taylor
Swift celebrated the Fourth of July weekend with Tom Hiddleston and
every other celebrity on the planet. Swift is one of the many
celebrities who own property in this affluent community nestled at
the southwestern tip of Rhode Island. The Watch Hill Inn and Ocean
House offer chic accommodation – not to mention a sprawling
white-sand beach – close to the bay, with antique shops, art
galleries, a carousel and charming boutiques making for a nice
daytime diversion. In contrast to the throbbing nightclubs and
bottle service you’ll find on The Hamptons, Watch Hill’s nightlife
is distinctly more mellow, with locals opting for The Malted Barley
pub or martinis and live entertainment at Perks & Corks in
Westerly.