
Things to do in Newport
Welcome to Newport
Nestled on Aquidneck Island off Rhode Island’s southern shore, Newport maintains its roots as a holiday escape for railroad barons and other well-heeled East Coasters. Opulent mansions such as The Breakers are preserved to give visitors a taste of the Gilded Age lifestyle, while a plethora of food and wine options means anyone can dine like a Vanderbilt here. Another top thing to do in Newport is enjoy the Atlantic Coast itself, with its miles of sandy beaches and picturesque harbor where luxury yachts and fishing boats dock side-by-side against a backdrop of colonial homes.
5-Star activities in Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission (Ages 5+)
- 1417
- 1 hour 40 minutes
- Free Cancellation


Afternoon Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
- 1240
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation





Sunset Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
- 185
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
Top 15 attractions in Newport
The Breakers
Ocean Drive
Marble House
Fort Adams State Park
Newport Cliff Walk
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Rosecliff
The Elms
Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Bellevue Avenue
Rough Point
Chateau-sur-Mer
Easton’s Beach
National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI)
Brenton Point State Park
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission (Ages 5+)
- 1417
- 1 hour 40 minutes
- Free Cancellation



All about Newport
When to visit
A pair of world-class festivals—Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival—fill Newport’s summer with music. Usually hosted in late July or early August, they’re timed for sunny weather that’s also ideal for hitting nearby beaches for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing. Spring and fall bring milder weather, and June’s Newport Flower Show is a June highpoint.
Getting around
Both the compact town of Newport and many of its Gilded Age mansions are reachable by foot or by bicycle. But for the Ocean Drive and the rest of the Ten Mile Drive, you’ll need access to a vehicle. Your options are using ridesharing apps, taking a private car or rental, or joining a group tour—for example, one of the town’s narrated trolley tours.
Traveler tips
The Breakers might be Newport’s most iconic Gilded Age attraction, but you can beat the crowds by seeking out some of the coastal town’s lesser-known mansions. At Rough Point Museum, you can not only enjoy panoramic oceanfront views outside the English Manor-style estate, but also peruse East Asian art and craft objects from the private collection of the family of one-time owner and tobacco heiress Doris Duke.