Fifth Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fort Adams State Park which includes a coastal town and heritage architecture
Fort Adams State Park which includes heritage architecture
Brenton Point State Park featuring heritage elements
Brenton Point State Park showing a park
Brenton Point State Park showing a garden and outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Fort Adams State Park which includes signage

Fort Adams State Park

Make your way through eerie tunnels and climb to stunning vantage points at this historic 19th-century fortress overlooking a grassy foreshore and the mouth of Newport Harbor.

Fort Adams State Park
Newport Harbour

Newport Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Fifth Ward with a trip to Newport Harbour. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets.

Newport Harbour
Castle Hill Lighthouse

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Newport with a stop at Castle Hill Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Castle Hill Lighthouse
Brenton Point State Park showing a park

Brenton Point State Park

See the sheltered waters of Narragansett Bay meet the surging Atlantic Ocean from this park on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island.

Brenton Point State Park

Newport Country Club

Play a round of golf in Newport at Newport Country Club, and enjoy other activities such as boating. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Newport Country Club

Castle Hill Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Castle Hill Beach during your trip to Newport?

Castle Hill Beach

Activities

Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV

Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV

AU$207
per adult
Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

AU$18
per adult
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

AU$13
per adult
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

AU$36
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport: Colonial History Walking Tour with Museum Entry

Newport: Colonial History Walking Tour with Museum Entry

AU$32
per adult
Newport: Colonial History Walking Tour with Museum Entry
Newport Mansions

Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions

AU$2,050
per traveller
Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions
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Our pick of the best Fifth Ward Hotel Deals

Oceancliff Resort I & II
Oceancliff Resort I & II
3.5 out of 5
65 Ridge Rd, Newport, RI
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Castle Hill Beach and Collins Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)
"It was a GREAT location, one of only two hotels on Ocean Drive. the grounds were amazing. The building is falling apart a little, there is deferred maintenance, but the room was clean, the staff was Wonderful. we had a view of the ocean, the hot tub was hot, the coffee and breakfast muffins were ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

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Oceancliff Resort I & II
Castle Hill Inn
Castle Hill Inn
4.5 out of 5
590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI
The price is AU$683 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$683
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
"Romantic and elegant cottage!"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Castle Hill Inn
Wellington Resort
Wellington Resort
2.5 out of 5
551 Thames St, Newport, RI
The price is AU$275 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$275
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Wellington Resort
OceanCliff Hotel
OceanCliff Hotel
3.5 out of 5
65 Ridge Road, Newport, RI
The price is AU$196 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (733 reviews)
Nice couples hotel
"We had a lovely weekend at OceanCliff. Well maintained property and very nice employees."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

OceanCliff Hotel
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI
The price is AU$260 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Nice hotel but the pool really needs to be redone and the hotel needs some upgrading"

Reviewed on 10 Feb. 2025

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking
Hotel Viking
4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
The price is AU$326 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$326
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Love this place! Beware they do charge a resort fee of $45 even off season and charge $40 for parking"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Fifth Ward

Fort Adams State Park which includes heritage architecture

Ocean Drive

You'll enjoy the cafes and live music in Ocean Drive. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Country Club or Castle Hill Lighthouse.

Ocean Drive
Thames Street showing a house

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Yachting Village
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Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

Bellevue Avenue Historic District
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Cliff Walk

Unique features of Cliff Walk include the beaches and gardens. Make a stop by Rosecliff or The Breakers while you're exploring the area.

Cliff Walk
Bristol showing animals

Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport
Touro Park featuring a park

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Hill

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