Guidebook for South Kingstown
Food Scene
Vanilla Bean
757 Matunuck Beach RdIce cream shop!
The Cove Restaurant
3963 Old Post RdThe Breachway Grill
1 Charlestown Beach RdMatunuck Oyster Bar
629 Succotash RdNordic Lodge
178 Nordic TrailAll-you-can-eat buffet, including lobster!
Dunkin'
3983 Old Post RdArts & Culture
Theatre By The Sea
364 Cards Pond RdRenowned Broadway-style summer theater and children's shows!
The Contemporary Theater Company
327 Main StDistrict Schoolhouse No. 2 is an historic school building on Old Post Road (RI Rt. 1A) in the Cross Mills section of Charlestown. The single-story Greek Revival structure was built c. 1838 and originally stood in the Quonochontaug area before being moved to its present location (along with its foundation stones) in 1973. The schoolhouse is the best-preserved of Charlestown's eight 19th-century schoolhouses, and is now maintained by the Charlestown Historical Society.
Charlestown Historical Society
4417B Old Post RdDistrict Schoolhouse No. 2 is an historic school building on Old Post Road (RI Rt. 1A) in the Cross Mills section of Charlestown. The single-story Greek Revival structure was built c. 1838 and originally stood in the Quonochontaug area before being moved to its present location (along with its foundation stones) in 1973. The schoolhouse is the best-preserved of Charlestown's eight 19th-century schoolhouses, and is now maintained by the Charlestown Historical Society.
Shopping
Quirky and irresistible! A 19th century farmyard shopperʼs paradise and international bazaar. Beautiful gardens, fountains, animals, you name it! A Rhode Island landmark and National Treasure in Charlestown, Rhode Island since 1968. Open year round.
73 locals recommend
Fantastic Umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post RdQuirky and irresistible! A 19th century farmyard shopperʼs paradise and international bazaar. Beautiful gardens, fountains, animals, you name it! A Rhode Island landmark and National Treasure in Charlestown, Rhode Island since 1968. Open year round.
Huge gift shop with two floors of quality items for hours of browsing! (Ice cream shop, too!)
11 locals recommend
Simple Pleasures
5000 S County TrailHuge gift shop with two floors of quality items for hours of browsing! (Ice cream shop, too!)
CVS Pharmacy
11 Main StGeneral Stanton Inn
4115 Old Post RdFlea market held on Saturdays, Sundays and Monday Holidays.
Cumberland Farms
4139 Old Post RdEntertainment & Activities
Breezy Acres Mini-Golf
5677 Post RdWhat is a summer vacation without mini golf?
Kingston Pizza
4159 Old Post RdSurf Shop
24 lanes of Brunswick Anvilane, LCD scoring monitors, Cosmic Bowling, live DJ’s, Bowling Music Network, two restaurants, pub, video game arcade, billiards, and more!
21 locals recommend
Old Mountain Lanes
756 Kingstown Rd24 lanes of Brunswick Anvilane, LCD scoring monitors, Cosmic Bowling, live DJ’s, Bowling Music Network, two restaurants, pub, video game arcade, billiards, and more!
Canterbury Farm
Horseback riding!
Frosty Drew Observatory & Sky Theater
61 Park LnWashington County Fair
78 Richmond Townhouse RdAugust 15-19, 2018
The Charlestown Seafood Festival is held annually on the last week of August.
Charlestown Chamber of Commerce
4937 Old Post RdThe Charlestown Seafood Festival is held annually on the last week of August.
Parks & Nature
Burlingame State Park
1 Burlingame State Park RdNinigret National Wildlife Refuge
A state beach, some of the best salt water fishing in South County, a boat launch, and a panoramic view of Block Island Sound.
36 locals recommend
Charlestown Breachway
812-774 Charlestown Beach RdA state beach, some of the best salt water fishing in South County, a boat launch, and a panoramic view of Block Island Sound.
Blue Shutters Town Beach
469 E Beach RdCharlestown Town Beach
East Beach
East Beach RoadNinigret State Conservation Area
East Beach RoadEast Matunuck State Beach
Succotash RdQuonnie Beach
27 West End RdDrinks & Nightlife
Ocean Mist
895 Matunuck Beach Rd Great for drinks and nightlife, right on the ocean.
Essentials
Stop & Shop
66 Point Judith RdCharlestown Mini Super
4071 Old Post RdSouth County Hospital
100 Kenyon Ave