Things To Do

Third Beach

Liz's childhood beach and where Adam popped the question!

Second Beach

Sachuest Beach, locally known as Second Beach, is a South facing, mile-long, family-friendly beach with good surf and great sand. Surfboard rentals and lessons are available and you'll want to grab a Del's Lemonade from the truck at Surfer's End - the west end parking lot.

Shopping at the Wharf & Thames Street

Go for a long walk throughout downtown Newport. Start your journey at the top of Thames, by Washington Square to eventually make your way to Bowen's & Bannister's Wharf. Finish your excursion by ending at one of our favorite bar's for a well deserved beverage at the end of Thames.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

One of five national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island, Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is home to 242 acres that offer an important stopover and wintering area for migratory birds in Middletown. Situated on the coast overlooking the ocean, a hike at Sachuest Point is relatively flat and easy, and offers scenic views without having to climb.

Cliff Walk

Newport's 3.5-mile Cliff Walk is the perfect place for a lesiurely stroll with the Ocean on one side, and the century-old, Gilded Age mansions on the other.

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Newport Mansion Tours

The Newport Mansions offer a unique trip through 250 years of American history. These sites exemplify three centuries of the finest achievements in American architecture, decorative arts, and landscape design spanning the Colonial era to the Gilded Age.

Ocean Drive

10 miles of coastline meets one winding road on Ocean Drive. You’ll pass by Gilded Age mansions, Doris Duke's Rough Point, Hammersmith Farm where Jackie Kennedy grew up, Brenton Point State Park, Fort Adams State Park, and more. We suggest a picnic at Brenton Point or a drink at the lawn at Castle Hill while en route!

Sweet Berry Farm

An almost daily stop in the summer and fall for Liz and Adam, Sweet Berry Farm is a post-and-beam farm market, café, and pick-your-own farm. It's located a short distance from Second and Third Beach. A great stop for fresh apple picking or a quick but delicous breakfast/lunch in their self-serve cafe that offers everything from prepared dishes, soup, sandwiches, all made in-house.

Norman Bird Sanctuary

The largest contiguous open space on Aquidneck Island, Norman Bird Sanctuary protects 300 acres of diverse habitat and 7 miles of hiking trails, one of which ends at Hanging Rock with panoramic views overlooking Second Beach and beyond.

The Lawn Terrace at Castle Hill Inn

Stop in for a drink on the lawn overlooking Narragansett Bay.

RESTAURANTS

For coffee/breakfast we love: Beaucoup - Newport, RI Cru Cafe - Newport, R.I. Belle's Cafe, Newport, RI Atlantic Grille - Middletown, RI For lunch and dinner, some of our favorites include: Clarke Cooke House - Newport, RI Black Pearl - Newport, RI Thames Street Kitchen (TSK) - Newport, RI Pasta Beach - Newport, RI Mission - Middletown, RI Zeldas - Newport, RI Scales & Shells - Newport, RI