- 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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Instructor teaches all levels of guitar; with 30 years experience, instructor will teach you the right way
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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.
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Newport Gourmet Tours is a food tour company that offers two distinct tours that last two hours in duration and cover less than two miles. The company offers a Bellevue Avenue tour and a Providence Riverwalk tour.
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Featuring a two and a half hour journey along the Narragansett Bay, the Newport Dinner Train is the only attraction of its kind in Rhode Island. The arrangement tries to restore the elegance and privilege associated with dining on a train.
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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.
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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.
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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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Located next to Maidford River, Paradise Valley Park features a windmill built in 1810 and is home to local community events. The park provides a walking trail, picnic tables and benches as well as grassy and wooded areas.
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Learn to surf or brush up on existing skills at Rhody Surf in Middletown, Rhode Island. The state's most popular surf school welcomes novices, beginners and advanced surfers. All instructors are experienced surfers with First Aid and CPR certification.
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Featuring ten auditoriums, Island Cinemas displays first-run feature films utilizing digital projection and sound. The theater offers a snack bar with food and drinks, stadium seating with rocker chairs and facilities for private parties and events.
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Cottrell Pier - Greens Beach is a private beach and wooden pier. Members can lounge on the beach, swim, and walk on the pier. The beach is also suitable for private parties and barbeques.