Downtown Newport and the wharves are located off Thames Street and are home to great food, bars, and tons of shopping! Don't miss out on walking through the charming streets and visiting the many unique shops and boutiques! Be sure to walk down the wharf where you will see beautiful views of the water and boats!
At their glass blowing studio you can make your own ornament, paperweight, or vase with lots of help from an experienced glassblower. A fun item to take home.
The Lawn @ Castle Hill Inn is one of our favorite Newport experiences. Grab a seat on an Adirondack chair and your cocktail or snack of choice and enjoy one of the most amazing views and sunsets in Newport! No reservation required! The Lawn also has restaurant dining available and we would recommend a reservation for that.
There are many ornate and famous Guilded Age mansions worth exploring in Newport! We especially love The Breakers (famous for being the grand Vanderbilt home), Marble House (incredible detail and 500,000 cubic feet of marble), and Rosecliff (The Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow was filmed here)! You can purchase tickets on the Preservation Society website or on-site at any of the mansions to experience the beauty and architectural history!
Sailing is a huge part of this coastal city, which hosted America's Cup, a renowned annual regatta, for many years. Experience Newport, the "Sailing Capital of the World," from the water on a sail aboard the Adirondack II, Eleanor, Madeleine, or many other sailing and cruising options! The crews are all amazing and provide a fun and relaxing sailing experience for all on board! We personally recommend enjoying a sail and local libation on the Schooner Adirondack II!
One of the top attractions in Newport, the Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile walk along the beautifully scenic shoreline, where you will pass by a number of Newport’s famous gilded mansions, including, The Breakers, Marble House, and Rosecliff, and get to experience panoramic views of the ocean. Some parts of the southern end of the trail are fairly rough, so for those who don't want to brave the rocks or do the entire 3.5-mile walk, we recommend starting at Memorial Blvd. (where the Cliff Walk technically starts), heading south, and getting off at Ruggles Avenue or Ledge Road. The last portion of the Cliff Walk, from Ledge Road to Bellevue Avenue, is the toughest to navigate. If you have limited time and for the best views, we recommend doing the walk from Narragansett Avenue (where the 40 steps are) to Ruggles Avenue or Marine Avenue. And be sure to wear appropriate shoes
Enjoy some delicious wine tasting, a winery tour, live music (Saturday and Sunday), food, and vineyard views at Newport Vineyards. The gift shop also has great souvenirs for wine lovers!