Best of Newport
Cliff Walk
Take a stroll along the Cliff Walk and see a beautiful view of Easton's Beach, as well as the Newport Mansions. Be prepared to walk on rocks. Go early to avoid crowds.
Castle Hill Inn
Stop by Castle Hill Inn for dinner or drinks and take in views of the ocean. If the weather is nice, sit on the lawn in the Adirondack chairs. The food is fantastic here.
The Breakers Mansion
Take a tour of the Breakers Mansion to immerse yourself in Newport's Gilded Age history.
Beavertail Lighthouse
Hop over to Jamestown for a stunning view of Newport at Beavertail Lighthouse. The view of the rocky coastline against the open ocean is beautiful.
Hanging Rock Trail - Bird Sanctuary
Take Hanging Rock Trail (~1 mile). This rocky walk along the most eastern part of the Sanctuary’s three ridges provides excellent views of the ocean, Gardiner Pond to the south, the Sakonnet River arm of the Narragansett Bay to the east, and St. Georges School to the west.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
A great stop for tennis fans. The International Tennis Hall of Fame has beautiful grass courts and an indoor museum.
Newport National Golf Club
#1 public access course in New England.
Breakfast / Lunch
Gardiner Provisions - Our go-to coffee spot with freshly baked pastries The Nitro Bar - Popular casual coffee and breakfast spot Beaucoup Cafe & Home - Coffee, pastries and adorable home goods Franklin Spa - Classic diner; Tom’s favorite Cru Cafe - Casual first-come, first-served breakfast served all day; BYOB Corner Cafe - Casual first-come, first-served breakfast served all day; BYOB; extensive menu The Black Pearl - Indoor tavern and nautical wharf patio for lunch with famed clam chowder Newport Lobster Shack - Seafood shack with picnic tables, selling what co-op fishermen catch daily
Dinner
Flora - Vibrant coastal dining at the Gardiner House; the espresso martini is a must! Clarke Cooke House - A Newport institution; grab oysters & sip a cocktail upstairs Mooring Restaurant - Dock-side spot that has something for everyone 22 Bowen’s - Steak and fresh, local seafood in a classy nautical-themed dining room with waterfront views Thames Street Kitchen - Boutique steakhouse Bar Cino - Italian bistro
Drinks
The Lobster Bar - Relaxed spot serving seafood & cocktails with harbor views The Chancler Hotel - Grab a drink on the outdoor terrace of this 19th century mansion The Gardiner House (Studio Bar) - Enjoy a craft cocktail and light bites in what feels like a cozy living room O’Briens - Enjoy a Guinness or a mudslide on the patio of this Irish pub *Several local hotels have great rooftop bars, including Hotel Viking and the Vanderbilt