Top of the Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Top of the Hill
Popular places to visit
Newport Mansions
You can study the exhibits at Newport Mansions, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Thames Street
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
The Breakers
Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at The Breakers. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Cliff Walk
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cliff Walk and enjoy the boating in Newport. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Fort Adams State Park
Make your way through eerie tunnels and climb to stunning vantage points at this historic 19th-century fortress overlooking a grassy foreshore and the mouth of Newport Harbor.
Easton's Beach
Spend the day relaxing by the ocean at Newport’s largest surf beach, where you can play in the waves, ride a carousel and stroll along a scenic boardwalk.
Activities
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
90 Min Scenic Newport Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket
Our pick of the best Top of the Hill Hotel Deals
The Attwater
Great location, spacious room (loved the decor) and yummy breakfast. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Gilded
Really cool and old fashioned design! Space is packed for two. Can't layout much of your suitcase in the room and bathroom is small. But here for the history and design!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Bellevue House
Breakfast was delicious. Great location! Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Excellent!!!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hammetts Hotel
Likes: gym, the parking staff was professional, responsive and friendly, the location is great: near everything. Dislikes: staff was friendly only we arrived, we forgot tooth brushes receptionist didn’t know if they had them and told us to come downs stairs to get it but no one was at the reception, ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
The room and staff were great. I was hoping my ocean view room was of the Newport Bridge, but it was not.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Top of the Hill
Historic Hill
If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.
Off Broadway
While visiting Off Broadway, you might make a stop by sights like Firehouse Theater and Ocean Drive Historic District.
Downtown Newport
If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
Yachting Village
If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
The Point
You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Ferry Terminal or Newport Harbour.
Bellevue Avenue Historic District
Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.
