Charlestown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

HG8DHK Waves reaching shore at beach against cloudy sky
HG8DHK Waves reaching shore at beach against cloudy sky
Caribbean, Nevis, Charlestown, View of St. Pauls Anglican Church
The Charlestown Breachway. This narrow inlet connects Ninigret Pond with the Atlantic Ocean. During the peak tides, the current can be quite strong. Strong enough to make it difficult, if not impossible, to swim across the short distance. On the right side of the image is East Beach, a magnificent miles long beach. The only way to access it is either by foot, four wheel vehicle ( no paved roads, only sand - and permit is required ) or by boat. #beach
It's one of the last summer-like days in late September and the weather could not have been better. I'm at the entrance of the Charlestown Breachway. Here, the Atlantic Ocean flows into Ninigret Pond, a salt water estuary. It's a perfect get-away-from-it-all spot. The current can run through here pretty fast between tides. #beach

Where to stay in Charlestown

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Downtown Charlestown

Though Downtown Charlestown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ninigret Park and Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge.

Downtown Charlestown
Bellissimo Hotel, Trademark by Wyndham Near Foxwoods Casino

Bellissimo Hotel, Trademark by Wyndham Near Foxwoods Casino

3.5 out of 5
411A & 411B Norwich Westerly Road North Stonington CT
The price is ₹6,922 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
₹6,922
₹10,665 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in North Stonington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,525 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Staff was very pleasant and the shuttle to the casino is convenient! The room was clean and comfortable

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Bellissimo Hotel, Trademark by Wyndham Near Foxwoods Casino
Hilltop Inn and Suites, near Foxwoods Casino

Hilltop Inn and Suites, near Foxwoods Casino

2.5 out of 5
373 Norwich Westerly Rd North Stonington CT
Stay at this hotel in North Stonington. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,598 reviews)
Very satisfied very clean Wanted to take that mattress home or find out what name brand loved it The only thing was light was not bright enough for elders to read very comfortable stay

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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Hilltop Inn and Suites, near Foxwoods Casino
Hilton Mystic

Hilton Mystic

3.5 out of 5
20 Coogan Blvd Mystic CT
The price is ₹11,075 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹11,075
₹12,736 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Mystic. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was incredibly friendly, hospitable and helpful. Great relaxing stay.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Island House Newport

Island House Newport

4 out of 5
37 Memorial Blvd Newport RI
Stay at this aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Thames Street and Newport Mansions are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Perfect downtown location, brand new luxe room.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Island House Newport
Newport Lofts - 194 Thames Street

Newport Lofts - 194 Thames Street

4 out of 5
194 Thames Street Newport RI
Stay at this holiday home in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Thames Street and Newport Mansions are located ...
Great Location.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2023

Newport Lofts - 194 Thames Street
Oceancliff Resort I & II

Oceancliff Resort I & II

4 out of 5
65 Ridge Rd Newport RI
Stay at this business-friendly condo in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Thames Street and Newport Mansions are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
Everything was on incredible!

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Oceancliff Resort I & II
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Beautiful starry sky over the Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center in Rhode Island.

Frosty Drew Observatory

Enjoy an outing to Frosty Drew Observatory during your stay in Charlestown. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the casinos in the area.

Frosty Drew Observatory

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

You can take time to visit Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Charlestown. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the casinos in the area.

Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge

Ninigret Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ninigret Park, a lovely green space in Charlestown. Wander the beaches and waterfront while you're in the area.

Ninigret Park

Burlingame State Park Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Burlingame State Park Beach during your trip to Charlestown? Stroll along the beaches or discover the area's sunsets.

Burlingame State Park Beach

Burlingame State Park

You can take time to visit Burlingame State Park during your travels to Charlestown. Wander the beaches and waterfront while you're in the area.

Burlingame State Park

Fantastic Umbrella Factory

Enjoy an outing to Fantastic Umbrella Factory during your stay in Charlestown. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Fantastic Umbrella Factory

Cities near Charlestown

Watch Hill Lighthouse is the site of Rhode Island's worst maritime disaster where the Larchmont collided with the Harry P Knowlton during a winter storm, killing 143 people

Westerly

Beach Road and Ocean on a Sandy Beach Shoreline from Aerial Drone

South Kingstown