- 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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Juicy burgers and beer go with live music at fun, laid-back lounge
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Located in the restored and preserved historic home of Bishop George Berkeley, the Whitehall Museum House contains art and items of historical interest. A series of philosophical lectures is hosted there, as well, in honor of Berkeley's tradition.
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Featuring full stadium seating and digital sound, Island Cinemas 10 is a movie theater showing the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Other amenities include weekly ticket specials, a large concessions menu, and birthday party hosting.
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Fort Wetherill State Park encompasses 61.5-acres situated atop 100-foot granite cliffs. In addition to the hiking trails, the park also provides the ideal vantage point to watch the America's Cup and Tall Ship events.
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Jamestown and Newport Ferry Co. offers scenic boat rides and specialty charters through the Narragansett Bay in the cities warmer months. During the winter the company offers lighthouse and seal tours.
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With Photography on Foot, visitors can take a private photography lesson while visiting the sites and landmarks of the region. From mansions to landscapes, visitors have the opportunity to take pictures of scenic surroundings.
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474 Sachuest Point Road, Middletown, RI 02842
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Featuring a flat beach area for lounging, sunbathing, and swimming, Second Beach / Sachuest Beach has bathrooms, picnic areas, and concession stands for visitors to utilize. The beach has smooth sandy shores and dunes for visitors to walk on.
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474 Sachuset Point Road, Middletown, RI 2842
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Middletown, Rhode Island's Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) is a favorite destination for nature lovers, seashell collectors, anglers, surfers and wildlife photographers. It is also a convenient launch site for canoes, kayaks and small motorboats.
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Middletown, Rhode Island is home to the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. This institution is one of the most important wildlife refuges on the Atlantic Coast, especially for migratory waterfowl.
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50 Narragansett Ave.,, Jamestown, RI
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Fire Department Memorial Building displays an array of antique fire-fighting equipment including an 1894 Lafrance Steam Fire Engine. Additional exhibits consist of antique firefighting equipment and photographs as well as a restored hand tub from the 1850's.
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The Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum features a variety of fire artifacts, including an 1894 Steam pumper, a 1947 Dodge pumper / engine, and a 1925 LaFrance pumper / engine. The location, which is operated by volunteer firefighters, offers information on the history of firefighting.