Top Rhode Island Outdoor Activities

Discover Rhode Island’s beautiful coastline on this 90-minute sunset cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Climb aboard the 50-foot restored lobster boat and listen to the guides share stories and history about the area. Sample some of the state’s cuisine—a quahog “stuffie—and a champagne toast as you watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Scenic Narragansett Bay isn’t just great for sailing—it’s the ideal vantage point for taking in the region’s best sights, beloved landmarks, and fascinating history. On this tour, you’ll hop aboard a 57-foot cruiser, nabbing panoramic views from your comfy seat. Your guide will detail 300+ years of history, from the Jamestown village to Fort Hamilton, Fort Wetherill State Park, Newport’s opulent harbor estates, the region’s vintage lighthouses, and more.

Get an in-depth look at Providence from a boat cruise that travels along the waterways of Rhode Island’s capital city. Your guide shares live commentary about historical landmarks and modern destinations as you take in sites including the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence Industrial Harbor, Providence River, Waterplace Park and the pedestrian paths of Riverwalk. Choose a daytime or evening cruise, and feel free to bring your own refreshments on board.

Newport, Rhode Island, is an absolute hotspot of history, and on this tour, you’ll get to experience the city’s wild past from the water. Sit back with a mimosa as your guide tells you the story of the region’s classic lighthouses, relays the tales behind the harbor mansions and churches, and dives behind the scenes of Fort Adams, Jamestown Village, Hammersmith Farm, and beyond.

Discover the beauty of Newport, Rhode Island, and its historical mansions on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Also included is admission to The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark.

Combine the history of a walking tour with the culture of a food tour on this Newport walking tour. As you make your way to five restaurants featuring top Newport culinary delights, your guide tells you about the city’s from before the American Revolution, through the Gilded Age, and up to the present.

Exploring Newport is even more fun on this Newport food walking tour, which introduces you to top Newport bites and city sights. Eat where the locals do at restaurants that are tucked away from the city’s main arteries—you might try locally sourced meats, Irish baked goods, or craft beer. As you walk between destinations, your guide shares stories about the city’s architecture and history.

Get your bearings of Newport on a guided trolley tour of the city, which fills you in on Newport's history and contemporary culture as you travel among city sights. From restored homes on Ten Mile Ocean Drive to the legendary mansions of Bellevue Avenue, this tour introduces you to Newport with class and charm suitable of this historic city.

Visit one of Newport's gorgeous Gilded Age mansions on a trolley tour that includes admission to Marble House, The Breakers, or Rosecliff. Choose the one that interests you most, taking in antique art and furnishings that are a fascinating glimpse of daily life in historic Newport. And since the trolley tour explores Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue, it's a great way to get an overview of the city's exclusive neighborhoods and beautiful coastal scenery, with an onboard guide to share Newport facts and history as you explore.

See the historical and picturesque sights of Newport, Rhode Island, on this trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Check out the colonial architecture and admire the mansions of the United States' Gilded Age.

Get an insider’s introduction to the historic, coastal Newport during this attraction-packed trolley tour. Listen to entertaining and informative live narration on the Rhode Island city while you get a front-row peek at sights along the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive. Tours include admission tickets to one Newport mansion, including the Breakers, the Marble House, or Rosecliff.

Enjoy a fully narrated trolley tour of the Ocean Drive Historic District during your visit to Newport. See the residences of prominent people and catch a glimpse of seventeenth-century buildings and mansions along Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. Learn about Newport's history and see the nation’s first public library, the oldest surviving synagogue, and John F. Kennedy’s unofficial Summer White House.

WaterFire—an annual installation by artist Barnaby Evans, which sees lighted braziers and flickering flames reflected along the Providence River—is a much-loved Providence event, and this boat tour offers unparalleled access to the exhibition. Meet your captain at the basin of Waterplace Park, hop aboard your vessel, and set off along the full length of the installation after dark, to enjoy the best views of the fires.

Enjoy a memorable way to explore Providence—and learn all of the city’s spookiest ghost stories and creepiest lore—on this after-dark boat tour. Make your own way to the dock, hop aboard your vessel, and set sail with Captain Peter. Your costumed guide, accompanied by flickering lanterns, will share stories and secrets as you cruise along the water and admire views of the city illuminated after dark.

See a new perspective on the Providence waterfront—and enjoy a romantic, one-of-a-kind evening activity—aboard this sunset cruise. Make your own way to the centrally located docks at Fox Point Marina, board the vessel, and set off as twilight descends. With music playing in the background, you can sip Rhode Island-made wine and prosecco, glimpse architectural highlights and landmarks, and savor the tranquil ambiance.

Gansett Cruises offers a comfortable, entertaining and informative tour of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Our vessel, Gansett, is a wooden 1969 lobster fishing boat that has been beautifully restored and maintained. We look forward to serving you complimentary Mimosas in the morning in addition to our cash bar options and local favorites such as Del's frozen soft Lemonade and Yacht Club Soda. Sit back and relax while your Captain, Crew and Tour Guide take you through Newport's rich coastal history.

Explore scenic, Newport’s historic Cliff Walk at your own pace using this self-guided, GPS-based tour. Download an easy-to-use app and set off on an attraction-packed audio tour. Learn the little-known stories behind famous families of the Gilded Age—the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and other millionaires—and see their iconic oceanside mansions.

Sailing regattas, Gilded Age mansions…Newport, Rhode Island, has quite the list of stories to tell (and secrets to reveal). Following your local guide—born and raised in Newport—you’ll dive head-first into cultural tales of America’s “First Resort,” learning about historic gems, social scandals, iconic spots, and more, getting a private, first-hand look at the “City-By-The-Sea.”

Spend the day soaking up the sun on Newport during this private sailing cruise. You and your group will board a 50-foot vessel christened the Wind Chime at the St. Petersburg Pier. Your captain is U.S. Coast Guard Licensed and will provide a safety briefing then whisk you out onto the water. Sit back and relax on this leisurely cruise and keep your eyes open for dolphins that might be swimming near the boat or at the pier.

Get an out-of-the-box introduction to historic Newport during this two-hour scavenger hunt. Walk or drive to a carefully curated list of local locations as you solve clues, accept wacky challenges, and uncover hidden gems within the city—plus local secrets. Get a chance to work alongside friends, families, or colleagues with support from a remote interactive host, making this ideal for birthday or bachelor(ette) parties or team-building events.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Start your day with a morning sightseeing sail around Newport on a classic sailboat. Sailing aboard Schooner Madeleine is a great experience for friends and family to see all the iconic waterfront sights of Newport and Narragansett Bay. Sail by the Newport Bridge, which is the largest suspension bridge in New England, see historic lighthouses, Fort Adams, Newport's mansions, Hammersmith Farm and more from the water. Watch the crew raise sail and relax on deck with a mimosa. Once the sails are up, guests will enjoy sailing around the bay powered by the wind. This is a classic Newport experience that's great for friends and family, locals and visitors that want to see all that Newport has to offer from the water!

Our small van tour can take you to places where the large tour buses cannot travel, especially through the colonial streets of historic downtown Newport. Your guide is well versed in all aspects of Newport history and can easily answer any questions that may arise during your tour. We also make picture stops at two of the most scenic locations in Newport, where the other tour bus companies just drive on by these beautiful locations. And with up to 6 people per tour, you will receive a much more personalized experience while visiting such a beautiful and historic place like Newport, Rhode Island!