East Matunuck,RI offers more of the same coastline but doesn't offer many establishments open year round. It it simply one exit farther north off of Route 1 north.
Charlestown,RI is the second biggest town on the southern Rhode Island coast. It has more shops, places to eat, and things to do than either Matunuck or East Matunuck. It is also home to Ninigret Park. The park is open to the public from sunrise to sunset year round. Many different recreational facilities are available throughout the park. Various special events and festivals are held throughout the summer months. It is a 10 minute ride down Route 1 south, but to get to the exit a U-turn must be taken since the exit is off of Route 1 north.
Providence,RI is the capital of Rhode Island and offers a diverse and dynamic city setting with it's feature attraction being the Providence Place Mall. It is about a 45 minute ride north of Matunuck but is worth the ride with a large variety of things to do and see.
