- 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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Located within a historic 1913 style building, the Varnum Memorial Armory is host to a number of different events throughout the year. The armory offers a large meeting room, display area, offices, and a military museum with numerous historic artifacts.
13.9 Miles
With performers ranging from magicians to classic rock tribute bands, The Greenwich Odeum is a performing arts venue with weekly events. The venue is located in a historic 1920s building that once functioned as a vaudeville theater.
14.1 Miles
Windmill Cottage is a historic house and former windmill. It was home to George Washington Greene, a former American consul to Rome and historian. It was purchased for Greene by his friend, the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
14.2 Miles
Rhode Island's Oakland Beach is located in Warwick. This saltwater beach sits on Greenwich Bay and connects to Narrangansett Bay. Beach features several convenient small-craft launching docks. It is most popular in warm weather, but is open throughout the year.
14.3 Miles
As a community theater, Academy Players features a variety of performances for visitors to attend each season, ranging from musicals to comedies. All performances are hosted at the Q2Q Blackbox Theater.
14.6 Miles
A family owned and operated business, Buckley Family Archery, LLC is an archery shop and range that offers 14 shooting lanes with Bulldog Targets. The business also hosts tournaments, offers archery lessons, and repairs equipment.
14.8 Miles
Warwick's Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum is an immaculately-preserved mansion. Once a private residence, Clouds Hill is now open for docent-guided tours and is a must-see attraction for fans of Victorian decorating aesthetics.
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4157 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
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The Cloud Hills Victorian Museum is a fully restored mansion that dates back to the 19th century, with groomed, landscaped grounds and a hands-on museum inside. The house and gift shop are open daily, but reservations are requested for tours.
15.1 Miles
Founded in 1933, Theatre By The Sea, is a 300-seat venue on the National Register of Historic Places. Audiences are treated to a four production schedule, kid shows, and can stop at the on-site bistro for a bite to eat.
15.3 Miles
Located along the water, Warwick City Park can be used for swimming, baseball, basketball, hiking, biking and bird watching. The park provides beach access, a children's playground, three miles of paved trails, a dog park and picnic areas.