Marie & Ritz
Things To Do
Midtown Oyster Bar
Great for lunch or dinner! Amazing food and great oysters! One of our absolute favorite places!
Perro Salado
Some of the best Mexican food and margaritas you will have!
Downtown Newport
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!
The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn
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.
Glass Blowing
At the 688 Thames Street studio, you can make your own ornament, paperweight, or vase with lots of help from an experienced glassblower. A fun item to take home!
22 Bowens Wharf
An awesome location right on historic Bowen's wharf, 22 Bowens is great for both steak and seafood lovers.
Scratch Kitchen & Catering
Located on Broadway, a more eclectic trendy part of town, this is a great place for breakfast or lunch - the grilled sandwiches are delicious!
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
Located on the wharf in downtown Newport the Mooring is known for the seafood and waterfront dining.
Newport Mansions
There are many ornate and famous Gilded 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 Excursions
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!
White Horse Tavern
America's Oldest Tavern!
Belle's Cafe
One of Newport's “best kept secrets”. With inside and outside dining, Belle's is the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast & lunch all day! While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend making a reservation!
Cliff Walk
One of the top attractions in Newport, the Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile walk along the beautifully scenic shoreline. You can get off at any of the numerous exit points along the way. 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 (getting off at Ledge Road allows you to see Rosecliff and Marble House, but there are some unpaved rocky parts between Ruggles and Ledge). 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!