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The Secret is Out

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THE BREACHWAY GRILL 1 Charlestown Beach Road

THE CHARLESTOWN RATHSKELLER 489A Old Coach Road

THE COVE RESTAURANT 3963 Old Post Road

MONAHAN’S CLAM SHACK BY THE COVE 5402 Post Road

THE NORDIC 178 Nordic Trail

Coffee

DAVE’S COFFEE 5193 Old Post Road

JITTERS CAFE 4 Charlestown Beach Road back lot of the property. “Guests over the years claimed to see him peering from a second-floor window and some said they felt a touch on their shoulder or a saw doorknob turn on its own.” Jackie is quick to regale with more tales like a ship captain’s widow who died of a broken heart waiting for her husband who perished in the hurricane of 1815. “She can be seen in a long flowing white night dress on the third floor.” There’s also the story of a ghost-cat whose tail disappears around corners. “Bartenders have felt it brush up against their ankles and some have even heard it meowing.”

The Tavern at the Inn has a storied past as well. It served as a secret gathering place for George Washington’s revolutionary war

Courthouse

COMEDY

Saturday

THE

Sat 8/5 | 7:30pm

NEAL YOUNG EXPERIENCE

HARVEST & RUST

Thursday 8/10 | 5pm-8pm

JULIE BRAYTON & PHYLLIS BEINART GALLERY OPENING

Friday 8/11 | 7:30pm

THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE

Friday 8/18 | 7:30pm

THE POUSETTE - DART BAND

Saturday 8/19 | 7:00pm

AGING DISGRACEFULLY - SUMMER

AGING

Thursday 8/24 | 1:30pm

ELVIS - ROBERT BLACK SHOW

Saturday 8/26 | 8:00pm

BON JOVI-BON JERSEY

SUMMER CAMP SESSION 8/7-8/26: 9am-3pm M-F

Ages 7-18

SPONSORED BY spy ring, a hideout for Block Island rum runners, and gangsters such as Al Capone, to a secret speakeasy where renegade actress Talulah Bankhead could party into the wee hours. Today The Tavern serves elevated comfort food showcasing farm- and sea-to-table dishes and creative cocktails behind the same walls that housed the notorious guests of the past.

"When we opened the General Stanton Inn last August, our objective was to build a reputation for excellent food and great service," says Jackie. "Our chef, Westerly native Tom Hagist, put us on the map as an exciting new dining destination in Southern Rhode Island; we feel like we accomplished our first goal.”

Another part of The General Stanton that’s been brought back to life is the flea market, which ran on the property for 56 years. Rather than take that on themselves, the Moores partnered with Field of Artisans, producers of popular art markets. “Hearing

Beaches

Blue Shutters Beach

This popular family-oriented town beach offers spectacular views of Block Island Sound. Amenities include lifeguards, outdoor showers, restrooms, changing rooms, a concession stand, and picnic tables. Beach-accessible wheelchairs are available at no charge.

469 East Beach Road

Charlestown Breachway

This public beach offers a panoramic view of Block Island Sound and is known as one of the best saltwater fishing areas in the region. There is an onsite campground and boat launches available.

812-774 Charlestown Beach Road

Charlestown Town Beach

This quiet, town beach is located right next to Charlestown Breachway.

557 Charlestown Beach Road

East Beach

This unspoiled barrier beach is three miles long and considered by many to be the most beautiful in the state. Parking is limited and there is no bath house.

East Beach Road

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