Things To Do
Ocean Drive Historic District
Visit the Newport Mansions or just drive along this scenic route in Newport and stop at Brenton Point for some gorgeous sunset photos!
Cliff Walk
See the Newport mansions and the open Atlantic from this beautiful coastal walk! End your walk by continuing into downtown Newport for some seafood.
Pivotal Brewing Company
Right in Bristol, a short walk from our venue, check out this hip new spot for delicious local beers! Sean's favorite beers anywhere in Rhode Island are a Narragansett Fresh Catch Blonde Ale or a Newport Whaler's Pale Ale.
Bowen's Wharf
Explore the shops and restaurants of Newport's historic Bowen's Wharf and make sure you stop for chowder at the Black Pearl!
Second Beach
Sean's favorite Rhode Island Beach! And there is a lovely short coastal walk and wildlife center at Sachuest Point if you continue down the beach road.
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Check out the tour of the mansion, the lovely gift shop, or Emily's favorite—the gardens and bamboo forest!
Herreshoff Marine Museum
Close by in Bristol, you can learn about yacht-building and the history of the America's Cup Yacht races in Rhode Island!
Narragansett Beach
Emily's favorite Rhode Island beach and wonderful view of the historic Narragansett towers! Emily recommends grabbing a fried whole-belly clam roll from Monahan's Dock at the end of the sea wall!
Newport Car Museum
New attraction in Emily's hometown of Portsmouth, RI. Jay Leno, who now has his own Newport mansion, is known to stop by!
White Horse Tavern
Visit the oldest tavern in the United States! Believed to be constructed before 1673 (and the food is yummy too)!
Bristol Oyster Bar
If you're looking to sample local oysters, Bristol Oyster Bar, a very short walk from the venue, has you covered with oysters from all over the Ocean State! Emily and Sean recommend you try some Matunuck oysters.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Visit where Emily was once a ball girl! The museum chronicles the history of tennis and you can enjoy lunch at La Forge overlooking the historic grass courts. The Hall of Fame also hosts a tennis tournament part of the ATP Tour every year in July.
Gooseberry Beach
Quieter private beach where you can buy a day pass and enjoy the ocean with less waves and an island to walk out to at low tide!
Colt State Park
Lovely park a short drive from the venue with plenty of coastal picnic spots with grills and picnic tables too!