Delight in the beachside landscape of Charlestown
The beaches and parks provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Charlestown. This city's golfing, seafood restaurants and surfing draw many visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around Charlestown
Are you hoping to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Charlestown a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Ninigret (12.2 mi / 19.7 km)
- Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration (16.2 mi / 26 km)
- Lake of Isles (17.5 mi / 28.1 km)
- Fantastic Umbrella Factory (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Point Judith Country Club (9.2 mi / 14.7 km)
- Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Water Park (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Charlestown
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Charlestown is a great place to get outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Ninigret Park (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Charlestown Town Beach (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- East Beach (3.4 mi / 5.4 km)
- Matunuck Beach (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
- East Matunuck State Beach (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
Transport to and around Charlestown
The nearest airport is in Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State), located 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Block Island, RI (BID-Block Island State), which is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) away.