- 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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Fall River's North Park features a wide variety of amenities for visitors. Situated on over 25 acres, the park has multiple baseball fields, basketball courts, a pond for ice skating, and a skate park.
17.9 Miles
With its own 16' Meade LX200 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope, Frosty Drew Observatory lets visitors view the stars and other astronomical, deep space objects. Among these objects, visitors can see planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more.
17.9 Miles
Wine connoisseurs will have a hay day at Coastal Vineyard where they can see wine in the making in wood barrels or steel tanks. Wine releases take place in the exclusive wine tasting room and tours of the vineyard are given year round.
17.9 Miles
A 226 acre reservoir, Tiogue Lake offers several boat ramps for putting in kayaks, canoes, or larger craft. The lake is also stocked multiple times each spring season with trout.
18.0 Miles
Showcase Cinemas is a movie venue that offers concessions, conference and party theater rentals, and a rewards program for frequent moviegoers. The theater has an in-seat food and beverage service.
18.1 Miles
The Driscoll Skating Rink is a local center for entertainment, fitness, and development. Programs include skating lessons for beginners, hockey leagues, figure skating, shows on ice, and open skating for the public.
18.1 Miles
As a popular geocache destination, Richard Trails is a half mile trail that weaves through the surrounding forest. The trail is currently in the process of being expanded as more branches are being cut to make room.
18.1 Miles
Operating since the 1920s, Carousel of Fall River is a merry-go-round situated at the waters edge in Battleship Cove. The carousel features hand-painted, Victorian horses for children to ride on.
18.2 Miles
Providing a beach for sunbathing and swimming, Charlestown Breachway has nearby kayak rentals for visitors to take out into the ocean. The beach has lifeguards on patrol and outdoor showers.
18.4 Miles
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557 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Featuring a wide expanse of pristine sands, Charlestown Town Beach, is the perfect place to enjoy the surf while avoiding the big crowds. Convenient parking just off the beach, clean changing area and showers are just some of the amenities.