Things To Do

Newport Mansions Preservation Society

Built during the 1800s to the Gilded Age, these mansions were summer 'getaway' homes belonging to wealthy families (many of them were New Yorkers). There are multiple mansions within walking distance from one another that are open for daily tours from 10 AM - 5 PM.

Thames Street

Thames Street is a historic street in Newport, Rhode Island that is one of the oldest continuously used streets in the state. It remains the primary street in downtown Newport and runs parallel along the waterfront. Restaurants and boutiques are located up and down Thames.

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Audrain Auto Museum

The museum, with access to collections containing over 350 cars and motorcycles ranging from brass era pre-War cars to Supercars of the 2000s, displays three or four fresh and thematic exhibits each year, to entertain all generations and stylistic preferences.

Hotel Viking

A historic hotel and landmark of Newport.

Spa Fjör at Hotel Viking

The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection

A historic boutique hotel that has formal dining and a rooftop bar!

Cliff Walk

2.5 hour walk along the shoreline that combines nature and views of several Newport mansions. There is a public bathroom and drinking fountains are along the path.

Fort Adams State Park

One of the largest fortresses in the country, this state park provides great views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.

Ocean Drive Historic District

10 miles of coastline perfect for a drive. Start the drive on Bellevue Avenue and continue traveling for a serene journey. Park your car at Brenton Point State Park to admire the scenery.

Newport Trolley Tours by Viking Tours

In addition to the website, tickets may be purchased at Bowen's Wharf Pilot House.

Gansett Cruises

Harbor tours and sunset cruises aboard M/V Gansett. Enjoy a 90 minute narrated boat tour of scenic Newport and Jamestown. Choose from a selection of wine, beer, and signature cocktails while you nibble on classic New England bites.

Coastal Queen Cruises

Harbor tours and evening cruises on the Coastal Queen. Reservations are required for cruises which last either 75 minutes to 90 minutes.

Bowen's Wharf

Restaurants, shops, galleries, and tickets for various tours can be bought at the Bowen's Wharf Pilot House.

Bannister's Wharf

Bannister's Wharf features restaurants, shops and galleries.

Midtown Oyster Bar

Please join us Friday evening, May 5th, at 6pm for a Welcome Reception to kick-off the wedding weekend! Light bites and cocktails will be served.

The Black Pearl

A Newport staple - you'll want to order the chowder.

Clarke Cooke House

A classic Newport hotspot.

White Horse Tavern

The White Horse Tavern is the "oldest operating restaurant in the U.S." and is acknowledged as the 10th oldest in the world. The White Horse Tavern is a National Historic Landmark and has served guests since 1673.

The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar

Seafood restaurant with views of Narragansett Bay.

Anthony's Seafood

Featured on Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive In's and Dive's, and home to "one of the best lobster rolls in New England'' according to Yankee Magazine.

Flo's Clam Shack

No frills restaurant that is famous for its clams.

Newport Vineyards & Taproot Brewing

With over 100 years of farming roots in the Nunes family, and nearly 25 years of winemaking; crafting, fermenting and perfecting the beverage-making process; Taproot Brewing Co. was a natural addition, established 2018.

Shepherd's Run

Shepherd's Run is a destination estate winery, resort, and event venue set on a picturesque thirty-six acres in bucolic Rhode Island.