Things to do in and around Newport, Rhode Island from historic sites and museums to food!
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Lighthouses
Mansions
Outdoors
Food
Where To Stay
Car Museums
Lighthouses
Short walk to the lighthouse from the parking area.
Castle Hill Lighthouse
Historic lighthouse on Rose Island. You have to take a boat to get out here. You can visit for the day or stay overnight on the island.
Rose Island Lighthouse
Park at the pull-off along the water on Goat Island and walk to the lighthouse since the resort’s lots are technically private property.
Goat Island/Newport Harbor Lighthouse
Mansions
Expect this mansion to be busy because it’s the most well-known mansion in Newport. Best to go early if you can. Self-guided audio tour.
The Breakers
Beautiful mansion to tour in Newport. Self-guided audio tour.
The Elms
Self-guided audio tour.
Chateau-sur-Mer
Self-guided audio tour.
Marble House
Great mansion to visit with great ocean views. My favorite part about this mansion was that they had a lot of ways to interact with the exhibits throughout the mansion!
Rough Point
Great mansion to visit. This house has been used in a lot of movies, like The Great Gatsby.
Rosecliff Mansion
Outdoors
Coastal walking path in Newport.
Newport RI Cliff Walk
Beautiful ocean views and PLENTY of wildlife to see from mammals to birds. One of my favorite spots to go if I’m looking to do some wildlife photography.
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
Food
Dine at America’s oldest tavern in historic Newport, Rhode Island. We had a three course meal here with drinks and we loved everything. It’s a great spot to dine in a piece of history.
White Horse Tavern
My favorite place to grab breakfast during a trip to Newport. Great drinks, food, and baked goods. This spot is an order food and then go sit down. Parking area is a bit tight, but there are paid lots nearby.
Cru Cafe
Great spot to grab comfort food
Wharf Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar menu photos - Yelp
