THE ISLAND
There’s no off-season here.
Newport is a wealth of experience, no matter the season. Here are some highlights to give you a flavor through a local lens. Our team updates this space often as there are just too many amazing things to do, taste and see!
SUMMER
A cup of Del’s and the
best spot at the beach.
FIRST BEACH
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport RI 02840
Enjoy a lobster roll with oceanfront views! One of several beaches in Newport, this sandy retreat is ideal if you’re looking to swim or surf. Plus, it has access to the Cliff Walk.
SIGHT SAILING
23 Bowens Wharf, Newport RI 02840
One of the best ways to see our little city is from the water. Take a cruise around the island in a charter and learn a bit of local history while you breathe in the salty ocean air.
FALL
Picking out pumpkins and leaf
peeping on Ocean Drive.
TRINITY PARK
1 Queen Anne Square, Newport RI 02840
Get your hands on all of the fall goodies you could want, from gourds to pumpkins to baked goods, at the annual pumpkin patch in Queen Anne Square during the month of October.
OCEAN DRIVE
Ocean Drive, Newport RI 02840
A scenic drive at any time of year, enjoy the stunning ocean views, waves crashing against the rocks, and some of the most beautiful homes in Newport during your ride.
WINTER
Sledding by day and breweries by night.
FORT ADAMS
80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport RI 02840
A cool spot with tons of history, it’s also one of the best places to go sledding. While it’s known for its festivals, it’s a beautiful spot to spend time outdoors while soaking in some gorgeous views.
REJECTS BEER CO.
124 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown RI 02842
One of the newer craft breweries in town, their well-curated selection of beer features everything from IPAs, sours, to session ales and lagers. Their retro decor is pretty cool too!
SPRING
Blooming daffodils and the slow
return of boats to the harbor.
DAFFODIL DAYS
Various Destinations in Newport
After a long, cold winter, the month long Daffodil Days Festival encourages you to get out and take in the beauty of the over one million daffodil bulbs that are planted in Newport.
MANSION TOUR
Various Destinations in Newport
Newport used to be the summer destination for some of the richest families in the country. Lucky for us, we can still tour their beautiful and opulent homes year round, book tickets ahead of time!