Things To Do

Tour the Breakers: Newport's ultimate "summer cottage"

The Breakers mansion is the crown jewel of Newport Rhode Island mansions. Built in just two years (1893-1895) at a cost of over 7 million dollars (equivalent to over $150 million today), this National Historic Landmark was the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. An adult admission is $18, children 6-17 is $4.50 and children under 6 enter for free. Although tours start on the half hour, awe highly recommend the self-paced audio tour.

Cliff Walk

The Cliff walk is a 3.5 mile long scenic trail that begins at Newport's First Beach. It brings you along the cliffs of Newport right along the backyards of the most opulent mansions of the gilded age. The Breakers mansion was given its name for the waves that continually crash into the cliffs below. The Cliff Walk is great for a leisurely stroll (very Instagram-able) and jogs/runs alike.

Second Beach

If you're looking for a chill beach day, Second Beach is the spot. Although all Newport beaches are quite lovely, Second Beach is not plagued with icky red tide.

Flo's Clam Shack

Clam Shack off of second beach. Great place to walk from the beach to the bar and get lunch while you still have sand between your toes.

Castle Hill Inn

Grab an Adirondack chair out on the beautiful lawn and watch amazing boats go by while you sip your favorite wine.

Bowen's Wharf

The heart of Newport, a great place to start or end your wondering of downtown Newport. Shops, restaurants, bars, and boats!

International Tennis Hall of Fame

The International Tennis Hall of Fame is the only museum in the world dedicated to preserving the history of the sport of tennis, played by millions of people around the world. With over 25,000 objects, extensive photographic and audiovisual collections, and 243 Hall of Famers, we tell the story of an exciting and historic sport and the people who play it best. The museum in housed in the historic Newport Casino building and sits on a 7 acre site.

Arcade Downtown Newport

The old arcade in downtown Newport is nothing but iconic. Old fashioned arcade located in the heart of downtown on the cobble stone Thames Street- just across the street from Bowen's Wharf.

Fort Adams State Park

Fort Adams is a former United States Army post in Newport, Rhode Island that was established on July 4, 1799 as a First System coastal fortification, named for President John Adams who was in office at the time. Its first commander was Captain John Henry who was later instrumental in starting the War of 1812. The current Fort Adams was built 1824–57 under the Third System of coastal forts; it is part of Fort Adams State Park today.

Newport Vineyards

Pineapples

Fun bar at Gurney's a hotel on Goat Island surrounded by the more beautiful ocean and direct view of the Newport Bridge.

Grace Vanderbilt

Rooftop at the Grace Vanderbilt has some of the best views in Newport. Enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, and some Point Judith (RI style) calamari.

St Mary's Church

Built in 1848, St. Mary's is RI's oldest Catholic Church. Visit and relive the day when Jacqueline Bouvier married then Senator John F. Kennedy on September 12, 1953 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Spring Street in Newport.