Top of the Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Photo by Kaylee Spinhirn
Photo by Kaylee Spinhirn

Popular places to visit

Newport Mansions

Newport Mansions

You can study the exhibits at Newport Mansions, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Newport Mansions
Thames Street featuring a house

Thames Street

Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.

Thames Street
The Breakers

The Breakers

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at The Breakers. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

The Breakers
Bowen's Wharf

Bowen's Wharf

During your trip to Newport, you can do some window-shopping at Bowen's Wharf. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets.

Bowen's Wharf
Easton\'s Beach which includes a sunset and a sandy beach

Easton's Beach

Spend the day relaxing by the ocean at Newport’s largest surf beach, where you can play in the waves, ride a carousel and stroll along a scenic boardwalk.

Easton's Beach
Cliff Walk

Cliff Walk

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cliff Walk and enjoy the boating in Newport. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Cliff Walk

Activities

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$25
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving 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
Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV

Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV

AU$208
per adult
Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV
Newport Mansions

Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions

AU$2,054
per traveller
Private Day Trip From Boston to the Newport Mansions
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
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$27
per traveller
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Top of the Hill Hotel Deals

The Attwater
The Attwater
3.5 out of 5
22 Liberty St, Newport, RI
The price is AU$230 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Newport. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (381 reviews)
"Awesome little Boutique Newport hotel. “Curated tapas style” breakfast was as advertised & delicious. We’ll be back to Attwater."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

The Attwater
Bellevue Manor
Bellevue Manor
3 out of 5
10 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
The price is AU$252 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$252
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (298 reviews)
Great location and price
"Location is great and the room was very pretty. Bathroom was nicely updated with a huge rain shower head. We stayed in 121, our friends were in 119 which had a beautiful king sized canopy bed and nice sitting area. Breakfast was just ok...we'd probably enjoy the cafe downstairs instead if we visited ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Bellevue Manor
Bellevue House
Bellevue House
3 out of 5
14 Catherine Street, Newport, RI
The price is AU$206 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
"Stayed here for New Years Eve - great location for a great price, the place is decorated so beautifully, our room was very clean and very cute, and the staff was as friendly and helpful as can be. Will definitely be staying here again!"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Bellevue House
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$261 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"We’ve been coming to Newport for years and we always stay here. It’s a great property in the center of downtown. The rooms are clean and the staff is friendly. We also left something in the room after our stay and the hotel was so quick in shipping it back to us! We really appreciated it."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Hotel Viking
Hotel Viking
4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
The price is AU$319 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$319
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice old hotel but a little noisy on our hall. Walls must be thin. No hot water on last day. Great Hilltop location in Newport. Loved that they welcome dogs!"

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Hotel Viking
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
3.5 out of 5
28 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI
The price is AU$198 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,097 reviews)
Good value in the winter
"This is our go to for our winter stay when we do the polar plunge. Nice facility and very convenient to the beach across the street"

Reviewed on 2 Jan. 2025

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
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Other neighbourhoods around Top of the Hill

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Off Broadway

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Off Broadway, you might make a stop by sights like Ocean Drive Historic District and Firehouse Theater.

Off Broadway
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
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
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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The Point

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Harbour or Battery Park.

The Point
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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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