Charlestown, Rhode Island

Charlestown (Charleston) is along the southern coast of Rhode Island. It is a rural area, spotted with farms and wildlife management areas. Its barrier beaches are very popular with area residents who prefer quieter beaches. The township is popular in general with campers and outdoorsmen of all types.

The town of Charlestown includes the villages of Shady Harbor, Quonochontaug, Charlestown Beach, Snug Harbor, Cross's Mills, and Columbia Heights.

Several State Parks and wildlife preserves take significant portions of the township. This includes the Ninigret Conservations area, the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, the Burlingame Wildlife Management Area, the Kimball Wildlife Refuge, and the Burlingame State Park. The Narragansett Tribal Lands, including the Royal Indian Burial Ground are also located in this township.

Boating, hiking, fishing, and bird-watching are all popular in Charlestown. The North South Trail begins at the coastline and heads north, all the way across Rhode Island.

Barrier beaches in 1973 (Photo from EPA Archives)

Resturants are few in the area and tend to be seasonal. There are several motels not affiliated with national chains and camping in the Ninigret Conservation Area and the Burlingame State Park.

Of special interest are the beaches: Quonochontaug Beach, Blue Shutters Town Beach, East Beach, and Charlestown Breachway State Beach. These beaches are quieter than most of the other state beaches and the surf can be a little rougher.

The most of Charlestown's 8000-person population lives along or just south of Route 1A, the original path of Post Road, which also hosts most of the businesses in the area. This spills over into North Kingstown a little, but most people think of the entire area as Charlestown.

To get to Charlestown from I-95, take Exit 93 in Connecticut and follow Route 216 south though several non-obvious turns, but through some nice rural countryside. Or, easier, catch Route 1 (Post Road) in Westerly and head east.

Articles Relating to Rhode Island

Charlestown History

Attractions

Kimball Wildlife Refuge

Bed and Breakfasts

General Stanton Inn

Hathaways Cabins

King Tom Farm B&B

One Willow by the Sea

Warner's Getaway

Boating and Sailing

B.O.A.T.S. -- Bluewater Outdoor and Tech. Services

Megrews Boats

Ocean House Marina

Charters and Cruises

C-DEVIL II SPORTFISHING -- Capt. Kelly Smith

Hotels and Motels

General Stanton Inn

Willows Motel and Restaurant

Willows Resort Motel

Libraries

Cross Mills Public Library

Liquor Stores

Charlestown Package STore

Rippys Liquor & Market Place

Nature

South County Conservancy

Organizations

Alternative Living Concepts

CLARENCE HORTON FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Shore Courts

South Shore Mental Health Center

Private Club

Downey-Weaver Post No.34 Amer. Legion

Pubs and Taverns

Josies

Wilcox Tavern

Real Estate

Charlestown Beach Real Estate

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Restaurants

Charlestown Lobster Pot Restaurant

Charlestown Rathskeller

Country Corner Restaurant

Cove

Foster Pier Restaurant

Foster Pier Restaurant at Willows Resort

Meadow Brook Inn

Nordic Lodge

Restaurants - Pizza

Famous Pizza

Schools and Classes

Charlestown Early Lrng Center

Friends in Charlestown

Summer Rentals

Properties Unlimited

Wallander Realty

Tourism Boards

Charlestown Breachway

Charlestown Chamber of Commerce

Charlestown Community Profile from RIEDC

Charlestown Town Government

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