Take a tour or a casual stroll to see the famous Newport Mansions, Gardens and Estates, several of which offer museums to explore Newport's history! The most famous of these museums is The Breakers, built as a summer residence for the Vanderbilt family. Tip: If you’d like to see the mansions from your car instead of on foot, drive the famous Ocean Drive, a National Historic Landmark District. You’ll also see landmarks like Newport Harbor, Narragansett Bay, and Fort Adams State Park.
The Cliff Walk is a scenic 3.5-mile walk along Newport’s gorgeous coastline. You’ll be able to walk past some of the city’s historic mansions, including The Breakers, The Chanler, Marble House, and Rosecliff. There are several points along the Cliff Walk with street access, so you can enter and exit the trail as you please.
The Newport International Boat Show (NIBS) is one of the largest boat shows in the country, taking place during our wedding weekend in Downtown Newport. "Walk the docks and view a spectacular display of shiny new sailboats and powerboats, some making their first-ever debut in the United States. Also on deck are educational seminars, in-water boating courses and daily giveaways."
Bowen's Wharf is the waterfront destination to get your weekend started near Newport's Marinas with a coffee, a cocktail or some oysters at any of the pier's many cafes, restaurants, or bars. Pop into a gallery or boutique, or take a peek at any of the many events which take place here during September 2024.
If you're looking for a beautiful place to grab a drink, a snack and enjoy the view proximal to our venue the Lawn at Castle Hill Inn is right next door and a great Newport option to take it all in.
Grab a glass, tour the vines, dine farm-to-table by stopping by Newport Vineyards and Winery: a 60-acre vineyard featuring a restaurant, café, marketplace, tasting & tank room.