- 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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At RI Shakespeare Company, visitors can attend performances of classic Shakespeare plays and Broadway musicals. During the holiday season, the company performs The Christmas Carol, a classic adaptation of a book from Charles Dickens.
16.5 Miles
Nestled in Fall River, Massachusetts, the Lizzie Borden House is a purportedly haunted inn and museum that was once the home of famed ax murderer Lizzie Borden. The facility maintains 'ghost cams' in all of its rooms and is a favorite destination for paranormal investigators.
16.5 Miles
A family entertainment center, Lazer Gate features a multi-level arena used for laser tag and laser maze games. The facility also offers 18 holes of black light miniature golf, arcade games, bounce houses and bumper cars.
16.6 Miles
Fall River's Narrows Center for the Arts is a 280-seat theater and art gallery in Massachusetts. It features live music, art installations, dramatic readings and other types of performance art. The rustic theater is located on the top floor of a historic mill.
16.6 Miles
Scenic Demarest Lloyd State Park is a 1800-foot, salt-water beach. The calm surf in this area is safe for families with children and allows visitors to observe ospreys, terns, hawks and egrets.
16.6 Miles
Factory Of Terror is a haunted house open only during Halloween season that features three different themed haunts combined into one attraction. There are about 30 rooms and the experience takes less than 1/2 hour.
16.6 Miles
Run by a local arts foundation, Imago Gallery of Art & Fine Craft features new exhibits every calendar year. The gallery also hosts receptions and book discussions led by local artists.
16.7 Miles
Battleship Cove is a large maritime history museum in Fall River, Massachusetts. Patrons enjoy an extensive series of exhibits aboard decommissioned military vessels. This is a popular attraction for school field trips.
16.7 Miles
The Fall River Marine Museum is home to numerous historically accurate models of famous sea craft, even including some that have berthed at the Fall River docks. This venue also features antique documents, sheet music and even an appearance by a storytelling Titanic survivor.
16.7 Miles
Visit the romanticized rail paraphernalia at the Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum. Group can tour the rail cars and see pictures of old train stations, or perhaps get a scare during the haunted train stations and factories.