Things to Do, Places to See
Newport, RI - the 'City by the Sea' offers a little something for everyone,! The hotels in Middletown, RI are located approximately 2-3 miles away from Downtown Newport. As parking can be limited (and/or expensive) we recommend trying to take the hotel shuttle (if yours offers one), a cab, or carpooling. You can often find discounted parking at the visitor center and walk a bit to the downtown wharfs, restaurants, and shopping area.s
Just a couple of ideas to get the ball rolling...
Newport is well known for the 'summer cottages' built in the 19th & 20th century for the social and financial elite. Ten of the Mansion properties have been preserved by the Preservation Society of Newport County and are open to the public. The most well known is the Breakers, but there are plenty to check out or drive by as you tour the Newport area.
http://www.oceandrivenewport.com/. More information is also available at http://www.newport-discovery-guide.com/ocean-drive.html.
Fort Adams State Park is located at the mouth of the Newport Harbor offering panoramic views of the Newport Harbor and East Passage of Narragansett Bay. Before being deeded to the State of Rhode Island in 1965, Fort Adams served the U.S. Navy for 10 years and the U.S. Army for more than a century. You can tour the grounds on your own or take guided tours around the fortress.. For more information check out the website:
http://www.fortadams.org/bDiscoverbTheFortress/Overview.aspx
The Cliff Walk is a public access walk that covers about 3.5 miles along the Mansions on the shores of Newport, RI,. About 2/3rds of the walk is considered to be easy walking conditions. Feel free to start from the beginning (at 1st Beach and Memorial Boulevard) or complete a portion, starting at the 40 steps (Narragansett Ave.) entrance. More details about the Walk can be found here: http://www.newport-discovery-guide.com/newport-cliff-walk.html
Newport Beaches consist of more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove State Park and border Newport Bay. All ocean and bay front beaches are open to the public from the hours of 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. There are numerous public parking lots, parking meters, and on-street parking available at or near the beaches. To learn about the different beaches and which one is right for you check out this website: http://www.newport-discovery-guide.com/newport-ri-beaches.html
... or take your time to wonder the wharfs of Newport and select a Harbor Cruise to spend some time out on the water, visit the galleries on Spring Street or walk around the shops on Thames Street!
If you find yourself craving some of New England's finest seafood, below are a couple spots to grab a bite in the Newport/Middletown RI area:
Just a couple of ideas to get the ball rolling...
Newport is well known for the 'summer cottages' built in the 19th & 20th century for the social and financial elite. Ten of the Mansion properties have been preserved by the Preservation Society of Newport County and are open to the public. The most well known is the Breakers, but there are plenty to check out or drive by as you tour the Newport area.
- The 10 Mansions include: The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Chepstow, Hunter House, and Green Animals Topiary Garden
http://www.oceandrivenewport.com/. More information is also available at http://www.newport-discovery-guide.com/ocean-drive.html.
Fort Adams State Park is located at the mouth of the Newport Harbor offering panoramic views of the Newport Harbor and East Passage of Narragansett Bay. Before being deeded to the State of Rhode Island in 1965, Fort Adams served the U.S. Navy for 10 years and the U.S. Army for more than a century. You can tour the grounds on your own or take guided tours around the fortress.. For more information check out the website:
http://www.fortadams.org/bDiscoverbTheFortress/Overview.aspx
The Cliff Walk is a public access walk that covers about 3.5 miles along the Mansions on the shores of Newport, RI,. About 2/3rds of the walk is considered to be easy walking conditions. Feel free to start from the beginning (at 1st Beach and Memorial Boulevard) or complete a portion, starting at the 40 steps (Narragansett Ave.) entrance. More details about the Walk can be found here: http://www.newport-discovery-guide.com/newport-cliff-walk.html
Newport Beaches consist of more than eight miles of beaches that stretch from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove State Park and border Newport Bay. All ocean and bay front beaches are open to the public from the hours of 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. There are numerous public parking lots, parking meters, and on-street parking available at or near the beaches. To learn about the different beaches and which one is right for you check out this website: http://www.newport-discovery-guide.com/newport-ri-beaches.html
... or take your time to wonder the wharfs of Newport and select a Harbor Cruise to spend some time out on the water, visit the galleries on Spring Street or walk around the shops on Thames Street!
If you find yourself craving some of New England's finest seafood, below are a couple spots to grab a bite in the Newport/Middletown RI area:
- The Lobster Bar, Newport, RI
- Clarke Cooke's House, Newport, RI
- Midtown Oyster Bar, Newport, RI
- Anthony's Seafood (a Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives favorite!), Middletown, RI
- .... and oh so many more!