Why go
- City in Connecticut, United States.
History
Middletown is a city in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, located along the Connecticut River, in the central part of the state, 16 miles (25.8 km) south of Hartford. Middletown is the largest city in the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. In 1650, it was incorporated by English settlers as a town under its original Native American name, Mattabeseck, after the local Wangunk village of the same name. They were among many tribes along the Atlantic coast who spoke Algonquian languages. The colonists renamed the settlement in 1653.
Where to stay
147 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 · theseabreezeinn.com
985 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · eastislandreserve.com
240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 · wyndhamhotels.com
351 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · wyndhamhotels.com
93 Miantonomi Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 · carriagehousenewport.com
855 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · ihg.com
28 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 · atlanticbeachhotelri.com
1359 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · redroof.com
1 Wave Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 · newportbeachhotelandsuites.com
120 Miantonomi Ave, Middletown, RI 02842 · thehamiltonhoppinhouse.com
1185 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · wyndhamhotels.com
151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport, RI 02840 · wayfindernewport.com
9 Commerce Dr, Middletown, RI 02842 · sonesta.com
348 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · hilton.com
325 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · marriott.com
317 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · hilton.com
425 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · hyatt.com
936 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 · choicehotels.com
372 Coddington Hwy, Newport, RI 02840 · harborbaseinn.com
249 JT Connell Hwy, Newport, RI 02840 · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 590 Ocean Avenue, Newport, 02840
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 188 Connell Highway, Newport, 02840 · restaurants.subway.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1387 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · locations.kfc.com
American, Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 07:00-14:00 · 462 Thames Street, Newport, 02840 · 12metrecafe.net
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00 · 22 Washington Square, Newport · barcino.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 16:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00 · 879 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · checkerspizzamiddletown.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 877 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · chinastar2ri.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 4 Wave Avenue, Newport, 02842 · flosclamshacks.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · 78 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · masdonuts.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning · 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, 02840 · pescadou.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 32 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, 02835 · sliceofheavenri.com
Noodle, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 · 20 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, 02840 · yaginoodles.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 52 East Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · internationalpocketcafe.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 66 Broadway, Newport, 02840 · tijuanaburritogrilltogo.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00 - 15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, 02840 · hotelviking.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00 · 82 Broadway, Newport, 02840 · uminewportri.com
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · 915 Mitchells Lane, 02842 · sweetberryfarmri.com
Hot Dog, American, Burger, Restaurant · Hot Dog/American restaurant · 464 Thames Street, Newport, 02840 · wallyswieners.com
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 845 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842
Chocolate, Ice Cream, Popcorn, Ice Cream · Chocolate/Ice Cream ice cream · 262 Thames Street, Newport, 02840
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00 · 150 Broadway, Newport, 02840 · maltonbroadway.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 · 124 Broadway, Newport, 02840 · hungrymonkeycafe.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:30-22:00
Burger, Seafood, Restaurant · Burger/Seafood restaurant · 3841 Main Road, 02878 · 4cornersgrille.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 163 JT Connell Highway, Newport, 02840
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream · 729 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · 260 Bellevue Avenue, 02840
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 401 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 390 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · crownchickenkabab.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 08:00-14:00; We-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00 · 665 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · blueplatedinerri.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 14:00-22:30; Sa-Su 11:00-22:30 · 4 Commercial Wharf, 02840 · giustonewport.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · 49 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, 02840 · motherpizzeria.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 36 Bowen's Wharf, Newport, 02840 · lukeslobster.com
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 505 Thames Street, Newport, 02840
Noodle, Restaurant · Noodle restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 651 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · titos.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 359 Thames Street, Newport, 02840 · kaffeologycafe.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 208 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 · newportcreamery.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-21:00 · 104 Broadway, Newport, 02840 · hummingbirdnewport.com
Cafe · Opening hours: We 11:00-19:00; Th-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-16:00 · 3842 Main Road, Tiverton, 02878 · theyellowhouseri.com
98 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) 15 mi to the centre
2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 17 destinations incl. Atlanta, Orlando, Baltimore, Charlotte, Chicago… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Boston (47 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-800, 737-300, 737-800, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Las Vegas*, Orlando, Salt Lake City*, San Diego*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Dash 8-300, Embraer 175…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, A320, Dash 8-300, ERJ, Dash 8-400, CRJ-700…) · 3 routes: Chicago, Newark*, Washington*
- US Airways US (A319, A320, A321, Embraer 190, Embraer 175, CRJ…) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
New Bedford Airport (EWB) 20 mi to the centre
New Bedford, MA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Nantucket, Vineyard Haven MA, White Plains (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Nantucket, Vineyard Haven MA, White Plains
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Newport State Airport (NPT) 0.8 mi to the centre
211 Airport Access Rd, Middletown, RI 02842 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Quonset State Airport (NCO) 7.6 mi to the centre
North Kingstown, RI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Newport
Ferry terminal · 2.9 mi from the centre · Seastreak
seastreak Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.9 mi from the centre
Ann Street Pier Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 3.2 mi from the centre
Rose Island Lighthouse
Ferry terminal · 3.3 mi from the centre
Alofsin Pier Fort Adams Ferry Dock
Ferry terminal · 3.9 mi from the centre
Jamestown Village Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.3 mi from the centre
Ann Street Pier, Newport - Perrotti Park, Newport
Ferry route · Conanicut Marine Services, Inc.
Newport - Bristol
Ferry route · Seastreak
Fort Adams, Newport - Ann Street Pier, Newport
Ferry route · Conanicut Marine Services, Inc.
Rose Island Lighthouse - Fort Adams, Newport
Ferry route · Conanicut Marine Services, Inc.
Jamestown - Rose Island Lighthouse
Ferry route · Conanicut Marine Services, Inc.
Bristol - Prudence Island
Ferry route · Prudence and Bay Islands Transport Company
Providence - Newport
Ferry route · Seastreak
Newport - Block Island
Ferry route · Interstate Navigation Company, Inc.
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Middletown, Connecticut — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Seastreak Ferry Terminal at Newport, 2.9 mi); routes include Ann Street Pier, Newport - Perrotti Park, Newport, Newport - Bristol, Fort Adams, Newport - Ann Street Pier, Newport.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Middletown, Connecticut. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Rhode Island · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Ferry · Newport, Rhode Island · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.