- Our list of the best things to do in Newport, Rhode Island, features the top 347 nearby activities — including 159 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newport, RI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 33 things to do within the city of Newport, RI , followed by 314 popular activities in nearby cities, including Providence, Fall River, New Bedford, North Kingstown, Narragansett, Warwick, Middletown, Charlestown, Cranston, Jamestown, East Greenwich, Tiverton, Bristol, Wakefield, East Providence, Portsmouth, Coventry, Warren, Dartmouth, Wickford, Dennis Port, Exeter, Little Compton and Saunderstown
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Featuring 464-acres of parklands on the shores of Narragansett Bay, Colt State Park, is considered the jewel of Rhode Island's park system. Visitors enjoy miles of bike paths along the bay, over 400 picnic areas, and an open-air chapel.
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Stairs provide access to Sea Street Beach in Dennis Port. Along with sand and a boardwalk, the beach offers waters that are ideal for activities such as swimming and kayaking.
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Narrangansett's Salty Brine State Beach is maintained by the Rhode Island Divison of Parks & Recreation. It features a huge public pavillion that covers almost 3,000 feet; it is used for many concerts and press conferences.
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The Briggs Boesch Farm is an organic farm that grows fruits and vegetables without using any fertilizers or synthetic pesticides. The farm is open to the public and contains hiking areas and paths.
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A multipurpose sailing facility, Narragansett Sailing offers sailing lessons for sailors of all experience levels. The company also offers charter sailboats and mid-sized boats, and offers boat rentals and sales.
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Boesch Farm is an organic vegetable and small fruit farm that doesn't use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The farm has hiking trails that can be used for running, mountain biking, and running.
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With a variety of sailing programs for all ages, East Bay Sailing Foundation aims to teach visitors basic boat handling skills. The foundation has racing programs where visitors can watch experienced sailors compete.
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Experience the idyllic setting of a quaint New England town when you visit Hope Street in Bristol, Rhode Island. Looking as if it has been untouched by time, visit the shops, cafés, and boutiques of this seaside town.
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C & L Stables is a horseback riding facility offering a number of services for horse lovers to enjoy. Visitors to the facility enjoy trail and beach rides, riding lessons, and horse leasing and sales.
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Warwick's Goddard State Park is a large park in Rhode Island. Its amenities include well-kempt trails, picnic facilities, wooded areas and plenty of open space for relaxation and play. The park has a large pavilion, equestrian trails, a nine-hole public golf course and other appealing features.