Think: 10 miles of breathtaking coastline meets one winding road. Start your journey just off of historic Bellevue Avenue and continue traveling for a serene journey. Along the way, park the car at Brenton Point State Park to admire the scenery. Warning: May cause severe relaxation.
Craving serenity? 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.
During the Gilded Age, America’s wealthiest families flocked to the City by the Sea and its surrounding areas; making the area their summertime playground. The meticulous preservation of more than a dozen of these homes gives us intimate access to the artistry, personality, and complex culture that went into these colossal time capsules. All that being said, simply having access to and enjoying the breathtaking grounds and cliffside vantage points of these homes is a treasure we cherish.
The largest, most sophisticated fortress in the country, Fort Adams is nestled in Fort Adams State Park, offering panoramic views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. View the quarters where officers lived, ascend to the scenic overlook for aerial views of the harbor, or explore the underground network of tunnels buried deep beneath the Fortress’s defenses.
Newport Vineyards boasts an extensive vineyard, a 100% from-scratch menu at Brix Restaurant overlooking the vineyard and barrels, an extensive tasting room, and a newly opened brewery all on their 60-acres of land in Middletown. Savor locally crafted beer and wine, plus live music on the weekends.
Step foot on the historic grass courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame where legends have played. Wander inside the museum where nearly 2,000 objects are displayed from the International Tennis Hall of Fame's collection of more than 25,000 tennis artifacts. Experience interactive exhibits, test your knowledge of the sport on a five-foot touch table, and get up close to tennis legend Roger Federer's hologram. You don't have to be a tennis lover to be blown away.