Things to Do with Kids in Newport, RI

  • TripBuzz found 292 things to do with kids in or near Newport, Rhode Island, including 265 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fall River, Providence, Narragansett and Warwick.
  • From Gooseberry Beach to Easton's Beach, the Newport area offers 111 different types of family activities, including: Historic Homes, History Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • Tree covered mountain and sweeping waterfront views make up the scenery of Newport, Rhode Island. The seaside city on the states Aquidneck Island is a popular tourist destination. The areas most popular attractions include water recreation, hiking, historical walking tours of the areas Colonial architecture, museums and the cities annual Jazz Festival.
  • TripBuzz found 292 things to do with kids in or near Newport, Rhode Island, including 265 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fall River, Providence, Narragansett and Warwick.
  • From Gooseberry Beach to Easton's Beach, the Newport area offers 111 different types of family activities, including: Historic Homes, History Museums, Beaches and National & State Parks.
  • Tree covered mountain and sweeping waterfront views make up the scenery of Newport, Rhode Island. The seaside city on the states Aquidneck Island is a popular tourist destination. The areas most popular attractions include water recreation, hiking, historical walking tours of the areas Colonial architecture, museums and the cities annual Jazz Festival.
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Housed in a French chateau–style mansion, the museum showcases the work of more than 150 American illustrators, including Norman Rockwell
0.1 Miles
90% 143 votes
Bus Tours Newport Visitor & Information Center, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Viking Tours offers tours of the Newport area in old fashioned trolleys or modern motercoaches. Available services include sightseeing tours, wedding trolleys, personal guided tours, and meeting & convention services.
8.8 Miles
91% 171 votes
Lighthouses Ocean Drive, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register for Historic places, the public is welcome to visit and tour the exterior and grounds of Castle Lighthouse. In operation, the lighthouse rests on a rocky cliff and offers panoramic, ocean views.
0.3 Miles
91% 174 votes
Theaters 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
The Firehouse Theater is an entertainment venue focusing on a variety of comedic performances. Performances include improv shows based on the TV show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' as well as stand-up routines.
0.2 Miles
84% 512 votes
Historic Districts Thames Street, Newport, RI MoreLess Info
The core of Newport, Rhode Island is Thames Street, a historic thoroughfare that bisects the town. In spring and summer Thames Street thrums with activity and traffic. It contains many fine restaurants and shops.
1.1 Miles
86% 111 votes
Historic Homes Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Built in a Gothic Revival architecture style, Kingscote - Newport Mansion is a 19th century historical site open to the public for tours. The mansion retains many of its original furnishings and architectural features from when it was first built.
1.3 Miles
94% 51 votes
Colleges & Universities 100 Ochre Point, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
With a passion for historical preservation, Salve Regina University has acquired local historical homes and mansions, making it a unique and beautiful campus. The old homes have been turned into dorms, classrooms, and other school buildings, making the tour different from any other.
1.8 Miles
65% 23 votes
Historic Sites 548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 MoreLess Info
Seen in movies like The Great Gatsby and Amistad, Rosecliff Mansion is an early 20th Century manor home. The residence is maintained by a local preservation society that offers electronic and guided tours of the house and grounds daily.
1.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Canonicus Avenue, Jamestown, RI MoreLess Info
Conanicut Island Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve on the small and picturesque island of Conanicut. The sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for birdwatching, and offers hiking trails through wetland landscapes.
1.5 Miles
25% 4 votes
Surf Shop 86 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842 MoreLess Info
Open since 1996, Island Surf & Sport has been voted the #1 surf camp and rental location in Newport. The instructors are experienced and can make every lesson fun, all surfing supplies are available for rental, and windsurfing is also available.
2.3 Miles
100% 16 votes
Natural Landmarks Middletown, RI 02842 MoreLess Info
Purgatory Chasm is a chasm formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. The chasm is about 10 feet wide, 120 feet long, and 50 feet deep. Visitors will find a small bridge over the chasm offering an unobstructed downward view.
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