Top 5 Can’t Miss

Visit Horseneck Beach, beloved by locals for its miles of soft sand and sweeping views of Buzzards Bay.

Paddle the calm waters of the Westport River.

Take a self-guided food tour of the countryside, stopping at roadside farm stands and stores to sample local fare straight from the source.

Have a beer by the barn at Buzzards Bay Brewing.

Enjoy fresh oysters on the docks at Westport Sea Farms.

When Westport, Massachusetts, was named one of America's top “bougie on a budget” destinations by MarketBeat in 2025, it came as no surprise to locals like Molly Armando, a real estate agent who grew up in the area. “It is a truly special place, offering a slower pace, incredible natural beauty, and a lifestyle that celebrates both the land and the sea,” she tells Travel + Leisure .

Westport is in the heart of the Farm Coast , a term that captures the bucolic character of the rural coastline between Little Compton, Rhode Island, and Dartmouth, Massachusetts.…