- 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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Fort Taber Park
1000 S Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744
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New Bedford's Fort Taber Park is a popular place for military reenactments of battles that took place in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The park also includes Fort Rodman and is managed by a non-profit institution dedicated to local history.
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Located in downtown New Bedford, Travessia Urban Winery makes wine with primarily Massachusetts-grown grapes. The winery, first opened in 2008, is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tastings are available, and the Travessia Wine Club is free to join.
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Lanes are open for bowling daily at Wonder Bowl. Grab some friends and family or enjoy a solo game. Cosmic bowling is offered every Friday and Saturday night. Birthday parties and group bookings are available.
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A miniature golf course that features an array of varied and distinctive holes, Breezy Acres Mini-Golf offers obstacles like windmills, lighthouses, and other classic structures. The course features discounts for kids and seniors.
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Built on 20 acres, Pierce Athletic Complex is home to community events that include sports competitions, fireworks shows, the rodeo and the circus. It features baseball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, a children's playground and a track.
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18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
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Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.
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33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
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New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
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Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
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CuttyHunk Ferry Co. carries up to 149 passengers to and from Cuttyhunk Island in one hour. Seal cruises and sunset cruises are also available. On board, guests will enjoy a beer and wine bar, espresso bar, snacks and beverages.
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New England Fast Ferry provides fast passenger ferry service from New Bedford to Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven in Martha's Vineyard. Vessels are available to charter for events. Reservations are recommended, particularly in the summer.