Leah & Ian’s Newport Guidebook
Food scene
This is a fun little restaurant close to the house. It has an extensive menu and live music (check their website for event dates). It's also an easy spot for dining out with kids.
48 locals recommend
The Fifth Element
111 BroadwayThis is a fun little restaurant close to the house. It has an extensive menu and live music (check their website for event dates). It's also an easy spot for dining out with kids.
Right across the street, excellent coffee, breakfast, and lunch options are available. It is usually very busy, but you can skip the line by ordering online ahead of time.
12 locals recommend
The Nitro Bar Newport
2 Pond AveRight across the street, excellent coffee, breakfast, and lunch options are available. It is usually very busy, but you can skip the line by ordering online ahead of time.
An easy-going pub with great food and beer and TVs for those big game days. It offers Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner daily.
69 locals recommend
Pour Judgement
32 BroadwayAn easy-going pub with great food and beer and TVs for those big game days. It offers Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner daily.
Located in Newport's historic waterfront. A great spot for local seafood and harbor views.
117 locals recommend
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
1 Sayers WharfLocated in Newport's historic waterfront. A great spot for local seafood and harbor views.
Go for weekend brunch or lunch any day for the best views of the harbor while enjoying amazing food and drinks.
23 locals recommend
The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn
590 Ocean DriveGo for weekend brunch or lunch any day for the best views of the harbor while enjoying amazing food and drinks.
A classic harbor side tavern offering an indulgent menu and classic drinks.
29 locals recommend
22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille
22 Bowen's WharfA classic harbor side tavern offering an indulgent menu and classic drinks.
The Corner Cafe is the home of casual elegance and creative, eclectic breakfast and lunch fare.
66 locals recommend
Corner Café
110 BroadwayThe Corner Cafe is the home of casual elegance and creative, eclectic breakfast and lunch fare.
Thames Street Kitchen
A downtown kitchen and bar focusing on local and seasonal ingredients.
Mother Pizzeria
Excellent pizza in downtown Newport. A must-try!
Mexican-inspired Delicious food and drink in a beautiful historic house in downtown Newport, RI.
69 locals recommend
Perro Salado
19 Charles StMexican-inspired Delicious food and drink in a beautiful historic house in downtown Newport, RI.
Sightseeing
Sightsailing of Newport is the oldest, locally-owned company offering sailing cruises in Newport. https://sightsailing.com/
11 locals recommend
Sightsailing of Newport
32 Bowens WharfSightsailing of Newport is the oldest, locally-owned company offering sailing cruises in Newport. https://sightsailing.com/
The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves, and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Check out their schedule and book mansions tours direct through their website: https://www.newportmansions.org/
112 locals recommend
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue AveThe Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves, and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Check out their schedule and book mansions tours direct through their website: https://www.newportmansions.org/
World-famous walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport's gilded age.
301 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
117 Memorial BlvdWorld-famous walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport's gilded age.
Amazing views of the coast where you can enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing with the cool breezes. Great kite spot.
55 locals recommend
Brenton Point State Park
Ocean DriveAmazing views of the coast where you can enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing with the cool breezes. Great kite spot.
An exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. A great spot for walking and picnicking.
85 locals recommend
Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI
80 Fort Adams DrAn exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. A great spot for walking and picnicking.
Classic Cruises of Newport is the local favorite for day and evening sail and motor yacht cruises. Enjoy spectacular views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
22 locals recommend
Rum Runner II at Classic Cruises of Newport
Bannister's WharfClassic Cruises of Newport is the local favorite for day and evening sail and motor yacht cruises. Enjoy spectacular views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
Things to do
Check out The Annex, Bike Newport’s friendly,
professional service & rental shop. Located at 62 Broadway, Newport, RI, an easy walk from the house.
15 locals recommend
Newport Bicycle
130 BroadwayCheck out The Annex, Bike Newport’s friendly,
professional service & rental shop. Located at 62 Broadway, Newport, RI, an easy walk from the house.
Sail Newport is home to New England's largest public sailing center and is considered Rhode Island's premier public sailing site. https://sailnewport.org/
18 locals recommend
Sail Newport
72 Fort Adams DrSail Newport is home to New England's largest public sailing center and is considered Rhode Island's premier public sailing site. https://sailnewport.org/
A nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center with more than 325 acres of diverse habitats and 7 miles of hiking trails.
94 locals recommend
Norman Bird Sanctuary
583 3rd Beach RdA nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center with more than 325 acres of diverse habitats and 7 miles of hiking trails.
Wildlife refuge with 3 miles of trails, kiosks, interpretive panels, and viewing platforms to help educate all interested visitors.
39 locals recommend
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge
769 Sachuest Point RdWildlife refuge with 3 miles of trails, kiosks, interpretive panels, and viewing platforms to help educate all interested visitors.
The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves, and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Check out their schedule and book mansions tours direct through their website: https://www.newportmansions.org/
112 locals recommend
Newport Mansions Preservation Society
424 Bellevue AveThe Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island's largest cultural organization, protects, preserves, and presents the best of Newport County's architectural heritage. Check out their schedule and book mansions tours direct through their website: https://www.newportmansions.org/
Classic Cruises of Newport is the local favorite for day and evening sail and motor yacht cruises. Enjoy spectacular views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
22 locals recommend
Rum Runner II at Classic Cruises of Newport
Bannister's WharfClassic Cruises of Newport is the local favorite for day and evening sail and motor yacht cruises. Enjoy spectacular views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
Beaches
Popular surf beach offering a snack bar, a shop with gear rentals, a carousel & an aquarium.
163 locals recommend
Easton's Beach
175 Memorial BlvdPopular surf beach offering a snack bar, a shop with gear rentals, a carousel & an aquarium.
Stretch of shore luring locals and vacationers alike with well-kept sand and plenty of parking.
174 locals recommend
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdStretch of shore luring locals and vacationers alike with well-kept sand and plenty of parking.
Gooseberry Beach is a beach located off Ocean Drive. It is a private beach, but also open to the public.
37 locals recommend
Gooseberry Beach
130 Ocean AveGooseberry Beach is a beach located off Ocean Drive. It is a private beach, but also open to the public.
Wine tours
Located in Portsmouth (on island), offering wine tastings, tours, live music, & food trucks.
www.greenvale.com
40 locals recommend
Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping RdLocated in Portsmouth (on island), offering wine tastings, tours, live music, & food trucks.
www.greenvale.com
Located in Little Compton, offering tasting flights, wine by the bottle, and grab-and-go food items.
www.sakonnetwine.com
56 locals recommend
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard
162 W Main RdLocated in Little Compton, offering tasting flights, wine by the bottle, and grab-and-go food items.
www.sakonnetwine.com
Located in Westport, MA, offering tastings, sunset music, & events.
www.westportrivers.com
63 locals recommend
Westport Rivers Vineyard
417 Hixbridge RdLocated in Westport, MA, offering tastings, sunset music, & events.
www.westportrivers.com
Located in Middletown, RI (on island), offering fresh craft beer, farm to table dining experiences, and unique events.
126 locals recommend
Newport Vineyards
909 E Main RdLocated in Middletown, RI (on island), offering fresh craft beer, farm to table dining experiences, and unique events.
Local breweries
Located in Newport, offering beer flights, spirits tastings, live entertainment, & food trucks. www.newportcraft.com
28 locals recommend
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.
293 JT Connell HwyLocated in Newport, offering beer flights, spirits tastings, live entertainment, & food trucks. www.newportcraft.com
Located in Middletown (on island), offering beer flights, cans to go, & food trucks.
www.rejectsbeerco.com
16 locals recommend
Rejects beer co.
124 Aquidneck AvenueLocated in Middletown (on island), offering beer flights, cans to go, & food trucks.
www.rejectsbeerco.com
Located in Portsmouth (on island), offering tastings, farm beer garden, & food events.
www.raggedislandbrewing.com
20 locals recommend
Ragged Island Brewing Company
54 Bristol Ferry RdLocated in Portsmouth (on island), offering tastings, farm beer garden, & food events.
www.raggedislandbrewing.com
Live music
One Pelham East
270 Thames StThe Landing Restaurant
30 Bowens WharfThe Fifth Element
111 BroadwayPour Judgement
32 BroadwayParlor Bar & Kitchen
200 BroadwayTop of Newport Bar + Kitchen