Lay of the Land

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Ningret Park
Route 1A at Park Lane
Charlestown, RI 02813
Ninigret Park is a 227-acre park that is sprawling in both its size and the range of activities offered, with a playground, ball fields, bicycle path, tennis and basketball courts, freshwater pond with beach, and picnic areas.
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Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
50 Bend Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
On the largest salt pond in the state, across from Ninigret Park, this is the crown jewel among Rhode Island’s five national wildlife refuges, and hosts guests at the state of the art Kettle Pond Visitors Center.
401-364-9124
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Fantastic umbrella Factory
4820 Old Post Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
For one of the more unique shopping experiences to be found anywhere, check out this collection of vintage shops and curiosity peddlers set on a secluded rural site in the woods of Charlestown. Be sure to eat at the farm-to-table Small Axe Café.
401-364-6616
Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory
61 Park Lane
Charlestown, RI 02813
Located within Ninigret Park, Frosty Drew provides both an observatory/sky theater for those who want to see the stars, and an educational nature center for those who prefer to stay closer to the ground.
401-364-9508
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Charlestown Village
5000 South County Trail
Charlestown, RI 02813
This shopping and dining center offers plenty to eat, enjoy and browse, from stylish handbags and jewelry at Simple Pleasures, to contemporary American art at Charlestown Gallery to sweet treats at... well, Sweet Treats.
Kayak Centre of Rhode Island
562 Charlestown Beach Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
One of the best ways to experience South County is on the water, and the Kayak Centre will help you get out there regardless of your experience level. They’re just steps from Charlestown Beach, and have all the equipment and know-how you’ll need.
401-364-8000
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Kenyon's Grist Mill
21 Glen Rock Road
Usquepaugh, RI 02892
Kenyon’s Grist Mill, the oldest continuously operating manufacturing business in the state, is open to visitors. Currently housed in a building that dates to 1886, it has been grinding corn meals and flours since 1696. Its products are key ingredients in johnnycakes, a cornmeal pancake that is one of the state’s signature foods.
401-783-4054
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Charlestown Town Beach
557 Charlestown Beach Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
Highly favored by young singles, sun-worshippers and surfers. Admission Fee: No • PaytoPark: Yes • SnackBar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes
Charlestown Breachway State Beach
Charlestown Beach Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
Also a camping area for RVs, as well as a fishing spot. Admission Fee: No • Pay to Park: Yes • Snack Bar: No • Restrooms: Yes • Lifeguard On Duty: Yes

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