If you haven't walked the Cliff Walk before, this is a must! Taking the three and half mile long Cliff Walk is one of the best ways to see Newport from a unique perspective. The walk runs along the eastern shore of the city and offers magnificent views of the shoreline and the architectural history of the city's gilded age as you pass by luxurious villas nestled on the cliffs. You can stop your walk at various points if you do not want to walk the entire 3 1/2 miles.
Thames Street is the center of it all! Located parallel to the harbor, this street has amazing shops and restaurants right on the water.
- The Mooring (seafood, view of Narragansett Bay) - The Black Pearl (seafood, wharf restaurant with busy summer patio) - 22 Bowens (steak, seafood, view of Narragansett Bay) - Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant (steak, seafood, pasta) - Scarpetta (Italian hotspot, patio and harbor views, 5 mins drive from downtown) - Clarke Cooke House (French) - The Red Parrot Restaurant (American) - Perro Salado (Mexican) - White Horse Tavern (America's oldest tavern) - CRU Cafe (breakfast and lunch, byob) - The Corner Café (breakfast only, byob) - Rosemary and Thyme Cafe (amazing breakfast spot) - Castle Hill Inn & Resort (breathtaking water views - come here for a drink on the lawn before dinner) **try to make reservations in advance if restaurant allows**
We have been here a few times and it's always a blast. The scenery is beautiful and they usually have live music and food available outside. Either sign up for a wine tasting or opt to just buy a glass...or two...or three and sit outside and enjoy some live music.