There are lots of great shops & restaurants to check out! Areas to consider: Thames Street, Long Wharf Mall, Brick Marketplace, Bowen's Wharf, Bannister's Wharf, Bellevue Avenue, Broadway, Spring Street, & the Newport Mall.

This is one of Newport's top attractions. It is a 3.5-mile public access walkway that borders the shore line.

Tour the beautiful & historical mansions! Top choices to see: The Breakers, The Elms, Rosecliff, Marble House, & Chateau-sur-mer.

Newport Vineyards:

909 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

401-848-5161

Tasting room is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00am- 6:00pm & on Sunday from 12:00pm- 6:00pm. Public winery tours are available daily at 1:00pm & 3:00pm, as well as hourly on Saturday. Cost = $12 for a tasting & tour. Reservations are required for groups of 6 or more.

Aquidneck Grower's Market - an outdoor farmer's market located on the grounds of Newport Vineyards. Hours = 9:00am- 1:00pm on Saturday.

Brix Restaurant - located on the grounds of Newport Vineyards. Hours= Tuesday- Saturday for dinner. 401-848-5161

http://www.newportvineyards.com/

Greenvale Vineyards:

582 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

401-847-3777

Visit this quaint hidden gem in Portsmouth, RI. Hours= Monday- Saturday 10:00am- 5:00pm & on Sunday from 12:00pm- 5:00pm. Cost= $12 for 8 tastings. They have live jazz music May- December on Saturdays from 1:00pm- 4:00pm.

http://www.greenvale.com/

Easton's Beach (known to locals as 1st Beach):

This is a lively beach located on Memorial Boulevard in Newport. This is also where the Cliff Walk begins. There is a fee to park in the parking lot. However, there is free side street parking.

Sachuest Beach (known to locals as 2nd Beach):

This beach is preferred by many. It is known to have better waves & cleaner water. It is located in Middletown, only a few miles down from 1st Beach. It is also located near the 300-acre Norman Bird Sanctuary. Parking fee= $10 on weekdays & $20 on weekends.

3rd Beach:

This is a smaller & more peaceful beach located in Middletown down the road from 2nd Beach. This beach is known for good wind surfing.

The ITHF is located in the 7-acre historic Newport Casino. It honors tennis players & their contributors. It includes a museum, 13 manicured grass tennis courts, & brand new indoor courts. General admission tickets are $15. The museum is open daily in July & August from 10:00am- 6:00pm.

Amazing Grace

Oldport Marine (America's Cup Avenue)
401-847-9109

Cruise around historic Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay. This boat takes you to see the Newport bridge, America's Cup yachts, Fort Adams, lighthouses, & oceanfront homes. The tour lasts an hour, offers indoor/outdoor seating, & a full service bar. From mid-June until Labor Day the boats depart every hour & a half. Cost= $15 adults & $12 seniors.

Newport Cruise Company

2 Bowens Ferry Landing
401-849-3575

This company operates 3 vessels: the Bay Queen, the Harbor Queen, & the Majestic. Cruise around the harbor in the summertime daily at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, & 5pm. The tour lasts an hour, offers indoor/outdoor seating, & a full service bar. Cost= $15 adults & $14 seniors.

Classic Cruises of Newport

Bannister's Wharf
401-847-0298

This company operates the Rum Runner II & the Madeleine vessels. These vessels tour Newport Harbor & Narrangansett Bay. The Rum Runner II offers a 75-min. speed boat tour that ranges in price from $18-25 per person. The Madeleine holds 49 passengers & offers a 90-min. tour that ranges in price from $27-35 per person.