- 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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Used as a military fort during both World Wars, Fort Getty Park now stands as a historical reminder of Jamestown's early years. The park offers bayside camping, picnic areas and scenic views of the surrounding waterways.
4.1 Miles
As a historic property, Watson Farm is a European farmhouse from the 18th century that is in operation to this day. The farm has designated hours where visitors can tour the barns, pet animals, and walk through the fields.
4.2 Miles
Featuring a lighthouse that was built in 1856, Beavertail Light and Park, is now part of the Rhode Island Parks System. The area includes hiking/biking trails, Lighthouse Museum, and a breath-taking view from the rocky perimeter at the ocean's edge.
4.2 Miles
Fort Getty Recreational Area, once used during World War I and II, is now used primarily as a camp ground. They offer a boat ramp, fishing dock, dumping station and comfort stations along with water and electric hookups for trailers.
4.3 Miles
Located inside Beavertail State Park, the Beavertail Aquarium is a managed, small aquatic site that houses a variety of salt water fish and shell fish. Situated within the lighthouse museum in the park, the aquarium is open to visitors daily.
4.4 Miles
With cows, geese, sheep and Tennessee Fainting Goats, the Simmons Farm Petting Zoo has a wide variety of traditional farm animals available for viewing and petting. Cones of grain to feed the animals are available at the farm's produce stand.
4.5 Miles
Kids and adults love to visit Prescott Farm in Middletown, Rhode Island. This working produce farm has a large store that sells fruits, vegetables, preserves, snacks, prepared foods and souvenirs.
4.6 Miles
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Battery Lane, Jamestown, RI 02835
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A park spanning 22 acres, Conanicut Battery National Historical Park was once the site of fort from the Revolutionary War. The park offers views of the the west passage of Narragansett Bay and plaques explaining the history of certain areas.
4.9 Miles
Located on a family farm that was founded in 1863 and is on the National Register of Historic Places, Greenvale Vineyards is a small producer of exceptional wines. Come in for a tasting, tour the vineyards, or enjoy a picnic on the grounds.
5.8 Miles
Bonnet Shores Beach is a small-crescent beach on the north of Narragansett Bay. The beach features rocks which people can climb or dive off as well as little tide pools that provide opportunities for swimming and exploring.