The best places to eat outdoors on the Southcoast

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A view of Westport River from The Back Eddy indoor dining area.
A view of Westport River from The Back Eddy indoor dining area.

If you’re looking to soak up some sun while dining al fresco this summer, we have your guide to the best restaurants on the Southcoast with a gorgeous view. From the Boat House to the Back Eddy, we have you covered right here.

Say yes to the dress. The Westport Historical Society presents a new exhibit at the Handy House: “A Wedding Dress Retrospective,” now on display through Sept. 24. This is “an exhibition of wedding gown style and elegance through the decades,” the Westport Historical Society said. Take a sneak peek at the glamorous gowns on display here. 

And t alk about getting away from it all. A three-bedroom colonial on 24 acres with more than 1,000 feet of shoreline on Long Pond in East Freetown sold for almost $1 million recently. The waterfront estate on the southern cove of the pond offers "extreme privacy, no neighbors in sight," and unobstructed panoramic water views. Take a look inside with our weekly real estate report.

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