local recs
- Dave's Coffee: good coffee and pastries! pretty outdoor area to sit
- Charlestown Mini Super: groceries and local flavor. no less than twice a day
- Corner Deli: sandwiches (and an ice cream shop next door)
- Trustom Pond National Wildlife Preserve: nature trails
- Green Hill Park: tennis courts, basketball court, playground
- Green Hill Beach: beach entry point (where Friday bonfire will be). parking lot open to public after 4p
- Wakefield Main Street: nearby town with cute Main Street shops and ice cream
- Carpenter's Farm Stand: local produce, pies
- Fantastic Umbrella Factory: gardens, candy by the pound, t-shirts and candles, peacocks
- Charlestown Wine and Spirits: good beer and wine selection - they have a natty shelf!
- Matunuck Oyster Bar: best area restaurant. cannot believe there is not a reality show about this place
- Charlestown Famous Pizza: pizza option
- Ocean Mist: locals bar. live music!
