Things To Do
Gilded Age Mansions
Visit the summer “cottages” of the most prominent families of the Gilded Age. We highly recommend making this apart of your weekend in Newport. You can buy advanced tickets for multiple houses at the Newport Preservation Society’s website. The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, the Elms, Chateau-sur-Mer, the Isaac Bell House, Chepstow and Green Animals Topiary Garden will be open July 4th weekend.
Cliff Walk
This 3.5-mile walkway runs along the ocean and offers the best vantage point to see some of the city's most spectacular Gilded Age mansions. The Cliff Walk is free, open to the public, and open daily from sunrise to sunset. Its entrances can be found on a map on the link below.
Rail Explorers: Rhode Island Division
With Rail Explorers, you can pedal the rails that track along the coastal tip of Aquidneck Island, which encompasses Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport. It's an activity that anyone can enjoy—no matter their age.
Newport International Polo Club - Independence Cup
Newport Historical Society Walking Tours
Easton's Beach or Sauchest Beach
Spend the day soaking up the sun! Both beaches have concession stands, bathrooms, changing areas, showers, grills, and picnic tables.