FAQs & Things To Do

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When should we make our hotel reservations?

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We recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible. Newport County is very popular during the summer months and we want to ensure you get a reservation! Please book as soon as possible.

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Local Health and Fitness Recommendations:

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- Take a reformer Pilates class at Thrive Pilates - Enjoy a flow at Mend Yoga - Take a hike at Norman Bird Sanctuary - Play a game of tennis at The International Tennis Hall of Fame - Book a day pass at Fitness 500 - See Newport's best vantage point and get in your steps on the Cliff Walk - Play a round of Golf: Newport National Golf Club, Green Valley Country Club, Jamestown Golf Course

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Looking for a last-minute beauty treatment while in town?

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Beauty and Wellness Recommendations: - Wavelength Salon offers a fantastic blowout (it is recommended to book ahead) - Star Nails is great for a last-minute mani-pedi - All American is a wonderful barber - Sephora in downtown Newport offers makeup appointments

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Fun Things To Do

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Cliff Walk: 3.5 mile walk along the Newport coast - crashing waves on one side and stunning, century-old, Gilded Age mansions on the other. This is a must see spot (but make sure to wear your sneakers as parts of the walk can be rocky)! Newport Mansion Tour: The Preservation Society of Newport County has preserved 11 historic house museums, including 7 National Historic Landmarks, representing nearly 300 years of American history. Ocean Drive: 10 miles of historic landmarks and stunning coastal views. Second Beach: Middletown's public beach and a local favorite. Newport Car Museum: The private collection includes 95+ automobiles from the 1950s to the present. Ryan Family Amusements: A classic arcade and a great family -friendly attraction.

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Restaurant Recommendations:

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Newport County has an amazing food and beverage scene. We highly encourage you to make advanced reservations if planning on dining out during your time here. Check out some of our favorite places to eat & drink! Breakfast + Coffee - Atlantic Grille - Cru Cafe - Harvest - Empire Tea & Coffee - Beaucoup Cafe - Custom House Lunch + Dinner - Bar Cino - Mother Pizzeria - Midtown Oyster Bar - Stoneacre Garden - 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar + Grill - Zelda's - Wally's - Clarke Cooke House (Candy Store) - Hooked - Perro Salado - Mooring Seafood Kitchen + Bar Drinks - Smokehouse - 41 North - O'brein's Pub - Pour Judgement - The Black Pearl