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Charlestown, RI is a great place to visit. Its rich history and beautiful scenery make it a top destination for travelers. There are plenty of things to do in Charlestown such as visiting the beaches, bike paths and historical sites. The National Park Service even has some trails around town that make it a great spot for exploring nature in its full glory. People also love to visit the many restaurants and shops located in town. The locals are friendly and welcoming, making it easy to find your way around and enjoy your stay. Reviews of Charlestown, RI generally center around these positive aspects and given the overwhelming number of positive reviews, it's quite clear that Charlestown is a great place to visit!
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Hard to find jobs in South County - 5/29/2012
Although living in the South County area of Rhode Island has many advantages (the ocean and beach, quite rural areas, great schools, and very little serious crime), trying to find a good job in any type of manufacturing industry or a professional position is somewhat difficult. There simply isn't a lot of industry close by. General Dynamics (defense contractor) and American Power Conversion (power supply protection equipment) are two of the largest manufacturing companies in the area. Many of the manufacturing industries and professional services industries (banking, communications, pharmaceuticals, medical) are located in or near the cities of Warwick, Cranston, and Providence. That translates any where from a 1/2 to 1 hour commute each way. That may not seem like much to some people but to most Rhode Island natives, it's way too far for them!
Home prices and housing costs are not cheap in southern Rhode Island either, due mainly to the proximity of the ocean and the
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Beautiful town but expensive to live there. - 10/31/2007
Charlestown, RI is a beautiful oceanside community with some of the best sandy beaches in all of New England (no kidding, as evidenced by all of the out-of-state tourists that come here each summer!). It is a relatively quiet area on the southern coast of Rhode Island, yet not too far from major cities (of course, nothing is that far away in Rhode Island). Charlestown enjoys one of the lowest tax rates in RI, but housing costs can be very high, particularly near the ocean. There are several events that take place in or around Charlestown that attract visitors from all over New England including the Charlestown Seafood Festival, the Jazz Festival, and the Washington County Fair. Overall, Charlestown is a great place to live if you can afford
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