What to do in Newport, RI

Activities, attractions and tours
Newport which includes general coastal views and rocky coastline
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Newport featuring rocky coastline and a bay or harbour
Newport showing heritage architecture and a house

Newport Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Book your favourite excursion on Expedia Australia for significant savings, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or upscale dinner while you’re in town. The activities in Newport are not only among the best, but they won’t break the bank. We have 29 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$13.
  • Newport is popular among adventurers similar to yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Newport to check out local hot spots and find the top activities, and a good amount of these visitorscan't wait to return. The top things to do can grab the enthusiasm of even experienced explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our list includes an impressive variety of historically based excursions and opportunities for fun. With one-of-a kind ways to explore the best this area has to provide like a 10-Mile Ocean Drive Tour, there are plenty of things to do to choose from when you peruse the activities list here at Expedia Australia.

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What to do in Newport


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Downtown Newport

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

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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
Fort Adams State Park showing heritage architecture and a coastal town

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Newport Country Club and Gooseberry Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Fifth Ward
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.

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Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Top of the Hill
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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 Newport Ferry Terminal.

The Point

 

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