What to do in Newport, RI

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Newport featuring a house

Places to Visit in Newport

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Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport
Fort Adams State Park showing heritage architecture and a coastal town

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Ocean Drive Historic District and Gooseberry Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Fifth Ward
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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.

Bellevue Avenue Historic District
Thames Street showing a house

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Yachting Village
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Cliff Walk

Unique features of Cliff Walk include the beaches and gardens. Make a stop by Rosecliff or The Breakers while you're exploring the area.

Cliff Walk
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Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Top of the Hill

Day trip destinations from Newport