Charlestown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Charlestown
Where to stay in Charlestown

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

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
The cooling system did not work very well. There was a parking fee and another hotel amenity fee, which brought it up an additional $80 a day.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Loved the area! My husband and I uber to Newport and it was super close to the hotel. Hotel was very clean and inviting! I recommend!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Nice accomodation but water not provided
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Island House Newport
Lovely hotel and super close to downtown Newport. parking with EV charger for those in need of one. Staff was wonderfully welcoming. Very quiet and overall beautiful. Highly recommend if you want to be somewhat of a walk (12-15 min) from downtown Newport and another 10-15 or so to the cliff ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Oceancliff Resort I & II
When we arrived, they had no record of us and were sold out as was the rest of Newport. We had a confirmation code and whatever else we needed. Expedia was no Ended up finally finding a place to sleep in Massachusetts believe it or not.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Island Manor Resort
Unit 10 studio. Lies in the listing. No view, several blocks to beach. Full bed, not queen. No heat and no staff to help. (Key had been left in box by locked office door.) No reply to our messages through Hotels.com system or phone number we found. These were four cold, windy off-season nights! We ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Popular places to visit

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.
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.
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.
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.
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
Enjoy an outing to Fantastic Umbrella Factory during your stay in Charlestown. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
- Foxwoods Resort Casino
- Newport Mansions
- Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration
- Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
- Fort Adams State Park
- Easton's Beach
- Misquamicut State Beach
- Olde Mistick Village
- Scarborough Beach
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea
- Salve Regina University


