Things To Do

Ocean Drive

Book a trolley tour or Drive Ocean Drive on your own! Stop at Castle Hill for a drink, snack or an amazing lunch overlooking Newport Harbor. You can buy a kite at Bretton Point on Ocean Drive and fly it while watching the waves crash against the rocks as the sailboats go by! If the Inn at Castle Hill is too busy, visit Oceancliff next door.

The Newport Mansions

The mansions are all along Bellevue Ave and tickets can be purchased at the gate and schedules, rates and exhibit info are available at the website linked below.

Cliff Walk

Enjoy a lovely scenic walk along the picturesque ocean paved walking trail and enjoy the views of the ocean on the left and the mansions and Salve Regina University on the right. For the Cliff Walk, the best place to park is along the road down on Easton's Beach (also known as 1st beach where the carousel is) or in the beach parking lot where you will have to pay to park then walk up the hill to the Cliff Walk entrance. The famous Chanler Inn is at the start of the Cliff Walk with its magnificent interior and great drinks.

Second Beach

There is a beautiful view of St. George's preparatory school and further down are restrooms and a concession stand. Easton's Beach (First Beach) is much busier and does not have concession stands or restrooms, however there is a fun old carousel and the Aquarium is there as well. NOTE: "THIRD BEACH" is currently closed to Middletown residents only due to covid-19.

Thames Street

Bowen's Wharf, Bannister Wharf and Thames Street are the heart of downtown Newport with endless shops and restaurants to check out!

Sailing

There are a few options for sunset sails and charters in the area if you want to enjoy a beautiful day out on the water!

Newport Vineyards

Castle Hill Inn

Clarke Cooke House

Forty 1° North

22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille

Midtown Oyster Bar

Stoneacre Garden

Surf Club

Hikes

Hike Sachuset Point (just past second beach) or enjoy a hike to Hanging Rock from the Norman Bird Sanctuary.