Things to do in Newport

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Newport featuring rocky coastline and a bay or harbor
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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.

Downtown Newport
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Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to The Breakers and Rosecliff while you're in town.

Bellevue Avenue Historic District
Fort Adams State Park featuring a coastal town and heritage architecture

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

While visiting Yachting Village, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Street and Newport Harbour.

Yachting Village
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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
This is one of the many beautifully restored old homes in the colonial section of Newport.  Once run down and close to abandon, it has become increasingly fashionable the past 20 years or so. Most were built between 1700 and 1800 and bear the names of original owners and dates constructed

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