Discover Nature at Kettle Pond Visitor Center

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at the Westerly Train Station. Exit the station and head south on Railroad Avenue. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with Route 1 (Post Road). Cross over to the other side of Route 1 using the pedestrian crosswalk. Once across, turn left onto Route 1 and continue walking for 0.7 miles until you reach the intersection with Route 2 (Kingston Road). Turn right onto Route 2 and proceed for about 1.5 miles. Look for signs directing you to the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. Follow the signs until you reach the entrance, and then continue to Kettle Pond Visitor Center, located at 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813.

• Biking

  Begin at the Westerly Train Station and head south on Railroad Avenue. After approximately 0.5 miles, make a left onto Route 1 (Post Road). Cycle along Route 1 for about 0.7 miles. When you reach the intersection with Route 2 (Kingston Road), turn right and continue for about 1.5 miles. Keep an eye out for signage for Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge; follow these signs until you arrive at Kettle Pond Visitor Center at 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813.

• Public Transportation

  From the Westerly Train Station, take a bus heading towards Charlestown. Make sure to check the local bus schedule for times and routes. Disembark at the nearest stop to Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. From there, you may need to walk approximately 1 mile to the Kettle Pond Visitor Center located at 50 Bend Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813. Look for directional signs along the way.