Newport's enchanting 3.5-mile Cliff Walk is the perfect place for your moment of peace. Panoramic ocean views, crashing waves and the perfect amount of sea breeze on one side and stunning, century-old, Gilded Age mansions on the other; heaven is a place on earth!
Shop & explore downtown Newport! Brick walks, granite quays, and 18th century commercial wharf buildings bring you back to Bowen's beginnings as a thriving seaport in one of the finest natural harbors in New England. Trading with all corners of the world, then and now, Bowen's Wharf is the anchor of Newport!
The legendary Newport mansions are one of Rhode Island's top attractions. To bring to life the history of the Breakers, the Marble House, the Elms, and Rosecliff, the Preservation Society of Newport County prepared a series of self-guided audio tours of these mansions that are included in the price of admission. Reservations are not required, but you may purchase tickets online at https://www.newportmansions.org
The International Tennis Hall of Fame preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions. With over 1,900 artifacts of tennis history displayed throughout the redesigned exhibit galleries, the museum delivers an entirely new, engaging visitor experience.
Have a beach day! Newport offers a variety of other nearby beaches worth exploring. From Easton's Beach along the famed Cliff Walk to relaxing Gooseberry, there is something for everyone, whether you have your heart set on sunbathing or having a swim.
Founded in 1912, the Newport Art Museum remains as one of the oldest art associations in the country. Besides the main building, the museum also operates a gallery in the historic John N. A. Griswold House. The permanent collection consists of more than 2,300 works of American art from the late 19th century to today, focusing on historic and contemporary works of both established and emerging Newport & New England artists.
Taste local! Consider exploring one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets: Aquidneck Island, one of the nation’s most desirable areas for vineyard production. Ample farmland and a moderate micro-climate allow for a long growing season that produces complex flavors in wine. Enjoy expertly led tours of local wineries, Newport Vineyards and Sakonnet Vineyards.