- Our list of the best things to do in Charlestown, Rhode Island, features the top 318 nearby activities — including 148 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Charlestown, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Charlestown, RI , followed by 301 popular activities in nearby cities, including Newport, Westerly, Groton, North Kingstown, Narragansett, New London, Mystic, Middletown, Jamestown, East Greenwich, Warwick, Wakefield, Stonington, Mashantucket, Coventry, Uncasville, Portsmouth, Norwich, Watch Hill, Wickford, Waterford, Misquamicut, Montauk, Bristol, Exeter and Saunderstown
Showing 121-130 of
822
16.3 Miles
Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas is a combination of an independent cinema and a performing arts theater. Along with the showing of new independent films during the week, live theater and concerts are held during the performance season.
16.3 Miles
Offering a taste of Rhode Island's past is Mystic Scrimshanders antique store. The store offers a unique selection of items and artifacts including amber jewelry, Nantucket baskets, ivory items and more.
16.3 Miles
Representing artists from right in town and all over the world, Five Main has a broad collection. The gallery features hand painted gifts, oil paintings, vintage pottery, jewelry, prints, and decorative items.
16.4 Miles
Devoted to the study, appreciation and protection of marine life, the Mystic Aquarium features a bevy of exhibits and programs for all ages. It includes a children's touch tank, docent-guided tours and dozens of fascinating and beautiful marine species.
16.4 Miles
Mystic, Connecticut's Olde Mistick Village is a quaint historical shopping area closed to motor vehicles. Patrons and leashed dogs are welcome to explore the area and patronize over 40 boutiques.
16.4 Miles
With a schedule of unique shows and performances, Cornerstone Playhouse is a popular tourist destination. Their calendar includes musical comedies along with skits from the neo-vaudevillian genre. Focused upon community, the theater also regularly sponsors fund-raisers for non-profit groups.
16.4 Miles
Wilson Park is a leisure park that features a floating dock, a boat ramp, a picnic area, nature trails, a concession stand, and a playground. The park also has a .3-mile exercise trail.
16.6 Miles
Experience the yesteryears with a visit to the historic Palmer House in Stonington. Built by the Palmer brothers in the mid-1800’s, it offers water views along with authentic portraits and furnishings.
16.6 Miles
As a historic property, Watson Farm is a European farmhouse from the 18th century that is in operation to this day. The farm has designated hours where visitors can tour the barns, pet animals, and walk through the fields.
16.8 Miles
Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT
MoreLess Info
The second-oldest wooden vessel in the United States, the Charles W. Morgan is a retired whaling ship that now resides at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut. It is the oldest surviving whaling ship in the world.