Newport Things to Do

 Real Travelers who've been here

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…!)In Newport we spent the early half of Monday laying out on the popular Easton’s Beach. The red seaweed… continue reading »

Enjoy the peaceful waters of Narragansett Bay on this classic red dinner train's 22-mile, 2.5-hour journey. Departure times for your particular tour, dinner, group event or corporate meeting vary by reservation; there is a dre... more

Sachuset Beach, sandwiched between First and Third beaches, is referred to as "Second Beach." Surrounded by reedy dunes, the beach is not accessible from the main road so unless traveling by foot you will have to pay for parkin... more

There is no better place in Newport to watch a movie and feel as though you have just stepped into an old fashioned nickelodeon. This quaint downtown theater manages to keep its unassuming spot among busy nearby shops and resta... more

This airy and popular three-story restaurant is as pleasant as it looks from its prominent location on Thames Street. Sip a salty, cold margarita at the bar; the varied menu will please everyone in your party with dishes rangin... more

Learn why locals refer to Newport as "the island" when you fly above the seaside town in a Birds Eye helicopter. Choose from different private tours that soar above Newport's coastline along Ocean Drive and the beaches or tour... more

Attend open house programs by the ocean at beautiful Salve Regina University, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Newport. Interviews are not required, but it is suggested that prospective students first visit the campus and cha... more

If you have the inclination to participate in the watersport culture that fuels Newport, this may be your place to explore. Not only do they rent equipment and vehicles, they also offer custom boat tours, fishing trips and para... more

The Isaac Bell House is definitely worth visiting to experience the best example of the "shingle style" architecture in this country. Designed by the famed architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White in 1883, the house boasts... more

The area of Tiverton Four Corners was placed on the National Historic Register in 1974. It is a rural village that dates from the 17th Century, and is a center for antiques, fine art, gourmet food, distinctive crafts, gifts and... more