- Our list of the best things to do in Newport, Rhode Island, features the top 347 nearby activities — including 159 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newport, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 33 things to do within the city of Newport, RI , followed by 314 popular activities in nearby cities, including Providence, Fall River, New Bedford, North Kingstown, Narragansett, Warwick, Middletown, Charlestown, Cranston, Jamestown, East Greenwich, Tiverton, Bristol, Wakefield, East Providence, Portsmouth, Coventry, Warren, Dartmouth, Wickford, Dennis Port, Exeter, Little Compton and Saunderstown
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Designed for multi-purposes, Southern Rhode Island Green Trail is suitable for running, skating and bicycling. Circling many parks and scenic areas, it is also ideal for nature walks and quiet romantic strolls.
9.0 Miles
The Kayak Center of Rhode Island offers the opportunity to experience the state from its beautiful waters. There are over 130 different types of kayaks and SUPs, an instructional course, and free shipping to anywhere in the state.
9.1 Miles
Wickford Boat Rentals offers fishing charters, cruises and boat rentals on the waters near Rhode Island. They offer trips and rentals for half a day, a full day, and also hourly rentals.
9.1 Miles
Offering a taste of Rhode Island's past is Mystic Scrimshanders antique store. The store offers a unique selection of items and artifacts including amber jewelry, Nantucket baskets, ivory items and more.
9.1 Miles
Representing artists from right in town and all over the world, Five Main has a broad collection. The gallery features hand painted gifts, oil paintings, vintage pottery, jewelry, prints, and decorative items.
9.2 Miles
Lose yourself in colonial times when you visit Wickford Village, and its tree-lined waterfront streets. Established in 1709, stroll around the historic village and browse the cafés, boutiques, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.
9.2 Miles
Grinnell's Beach is a family oriented beach on the Sakonnet River. Grinnell's offers swimming, fishing, hiking or picnicking and provides both picnic tables and benches. There are also lifeguards on duty at this beach.
9.2 Miles
Spanning 210.9-acres of land, Patience Island is best known for being the fourth-largest island in Narragansett Bay. The island is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and can be reached by private boat.
9.3 Miles
Strewn with boulders, Pardon Gray Preserve offers visitors a marked trail for hiking and walking their dogs. There is a wooden board path that goes over a stream. The plant life consists of birch trees, mushrooms, and moss.
9.3 Miles
Wilson Park is a leisure park that features a floating dock, a boat ramp, a picnic area, nature trails, a concession stand, and a playground. The park also has a .3-mile exercise trail.