Sightseeing
Second Beach is the go-to spot for surfers and families alike. Located minutes from hiking trails, enjoy a cold glass of local Del’s lemonade and take a dip in the refreshing water. Lifeguards are stationed in regular intervals along the beach and there are public bathrooms and a rinse off shower. Recommend going early for a prime parking spot, pay attendants upon arrival.
174 locals recommend
Second Beach
315 Sachuest Point RdSecond Beach is the go-to spot for surfers and families alike. Located minutes from hiking trails, enjoy a cold glass of local Del’s lemonade and take a dip in the refreshing water. Lifeguards are stationed in regular intervals along the beach and there are public bathrooms and a rinse off shower. Recommend going early for a prime parking spot, pay attendants upon arrival.
This small country estate was purchased in 1872 and is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. Check out the profusion of green animals and the sweeping water views from the front lawn. This is a great place to bring beverages or a picnic and see over 80 topiaries and fresh blooms on display.
33 locals recommend
Green Animals Topiary Gardens
380 Corys LnThis small country estate was purchased in 1872 and is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. Check out the profusion of green animals and the sweeping water views from the front lawn. This is a great place to bring beverages or a picnic and see over 80 topiaries and fresh blooms on display.
The grandest of the Newport cottages built for the Vanderbilts during the Gilded Age. Tour this historic Italian Renaissance villa and take a step back into the past. The National Historic Landmark is a must see while visiting Newport.
151 locals recommend
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point AveThe grandest of the Newport cottages built for the Vanderbilts during the Gilded Age. Tour this historic Italian Renaissance villa and take a step back into the past. The National Historic Landmark is a must see while visiting Newport.
Breweries and Vineyards
Greenvale Vineyards is a sixth generation farm producing small quantities of exceptional estate-grown wines. Settled along the Sakonnet River, the vineyard and tasting room experience integrates stunning wines on a breathtaking landscape. Bring chairs or a picnic blanket as seating tends to fill up quickly. This is a great place to bring a picnic lunch, occasionally on weekends you can find a food truck here!
40 locals recommend
Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping RdGreenvale Vineyards is a sixth generation farm producing small quantities of exceptional estate-grown wines. Settled along the Sakonnet River, the vineyard and tasting room experience integrates stunning wines on a breathtaking landscape. Bring chairs or a picnic blanket as seating tends to fill up quickly. This is a great place to bring a picnic lunch, occasionally on weekends you can find a food truck here!
Walk along the local grape vines and access the nearby walking trails. Come for the local food and check out the wine and draft beer on tap. This is one of our favorites and very close to our place. Try to make a reservation if you can - they are always busy!!
126 locals recommend
Newport Vineyards
909 E Main RdWalk along the local grape vines and access the nearby walking trails. Come for the local food and check out the wine and draft beer on tap. This is one of our favorites and very close to our place. Try to make a reservation if you can - they are always busy!!
This great vineyard sells sandwiches and snacks to go and is a great place to picnic and enjoy the local drinks or walk the vineyards. Scenic views
56 locals recommend
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard
162 W Main RdThis great vineyard sells sandwiches and snacks to go and is a great place to picnic and enjoy the local drinks or walk the vineyards. Scenic views
We love this local bar that’s located right by two food favorites - Mission and Diego’s. Try some or all of their brews after a day at the beach!
16 locals recommend
Rejects beer co.
124 Aquidneck AvenueWe love this local bar that’s located right by two food favorites - Mission and Diego’s. Try some or all of their brews after a day at the beach!
This local brewery recently relocated to a farm in Portsmouth. On the weekends, there are food options and their beer flight is fantastic! Kids will like the chickens on the property.
20 locals recommend
Ragged Island Brewing Company
54 Bristol Ferry RdThis local brewery recently relocated to a farm in Portsmouth. On the weekends, there are food options and their beer flight is fantastic! Kids will like the chickens on the property.
Food scene
Anna D’s is the go-to spot for lunch sandwiches, breakfast burritos, morning coffees and more! They offer a great selection of freshly baked pastries to choose from. Highly recommend calling in an order on the weekends and picking up as they tend to be pretty busy. Next to their food place is their ice cream shop, perfect for a scoop on a hot day!
12 locals recommend
Anna D's Café
954 E Main RdAnna D’s is the go-to spot for lunch sandwiches, breakfast burritos, morning coffees and more! They offer a great selection of freshly baked pastries to choose from. Highly recommend calling in an order on the weekends and picking up as they tend to be pretty busy. Next to their food place is their ice cream shop, perfect for a scoop on a hot day!
Clarke Cooke House offers everything from a fresh raw bar, multiple levels of bars, an upstairs bar with a dress code and a basement bar to close out the night. Check out their great cocktails from aperol spritzes to a classic martini and the freshest seafood Newport has to offer!
123 locals recommend
Clarke Cooke House
24 Bannister's WharfClarke Cooke House offers everything from a fresh raw bar, multiple levels of bars, an upstairs bar with a dress code and a basement bar to close out the night. Check out their great cocktails from aperol spritzes to a classic martini and the freshest seafood Newport has to offer!
Visit Sweet Berry during the summer for fresh seasonal berry and sunflower picking and check out their farm market. They’ve got great sandwiches, baked goods, fresh produce, ice cream and soups to go! Don’t leave without their classic mixed berry pie or a carton of the freshest berries!
68 locals recommend
Sweet Berry Farm
915 Mitchell's LnVisit Sweet Berry during the summer for fresh seasonal berry and sunflower picking and check out their farm market. They’ve got great sandwiches, baked goods, fresh produce, ice cream and soups to go! Don’t leave without their classic mixed berry pie or a carton of the freshest berries!
This local hot spot is known for its fresh pasta and pizza alike. Come for the food, stay for the local scene. They also offer takeout if a pizza or pasta to go is more your speed.
62 locals recommend
Pasta Beach Newport
138 Bellevue AveThis local hot spot is known for its fresh pasta and pizza alike. Come for the food, stay for the local scene. They also offer takeout if a pizza or pasta to go is more your speed.
We love Surf Club with friends for drinks and dinner and our family enjoys the food too! This is family friendly with great options for kids. The outdoor tables are centrally located downtown for great people watching as well.
15 locals recommend
Surf Club
337 Thames StWe love Surf Club with friends for drinks and dinner and our family enjoys the food too! This is family friendly with great options for kids. The outdoor tables are centrally located downtown for great people watching as well.
Go for the local baked goods, chocolates and coffee options. If you have time, go across the street to check out their garden and home shop as well!
33 locals recommend
Groundswell Cafe + Bakery
3883 Main RdGo for the local baked goods, chocolates and coffee options. If you have time, go across the street to check out their garden and home shop as well!
Best ramen available in the area - plus Bristol is a super cute town to explore!
Sakuratani Ramen & Izakaya
531 Wood StreetBest ramen available in the area - plus Bristol is a super cute town to explore!
We love this oyster spot with delicious food options and tasty drinks!
25 locals recommend
Bristol Oyster Bar
448 Hope StWe love this oyster spot with delicious food options and tasty drinks!
Our favorite breakfast sandwich and lunch spot with views of the active shipyard and harbor
20 locals recommend
Belle's Cafe
1 Washington StOur favorite breakfast sandwich and lunch spot with views of the active shipyard and harbor
Get the Mickey D’s - what a great hamburger should be and order the fries too! We love this local burger joint.
40 locals recommend
Mission
58 Aquidneck AvenueGet the Mickey D’s - what a great hamburger should be and order the fries too! We love this local burger joint.
Try their nachos or any of their great taco options. This is right by one of our favorite breweries.
33 locals recommend
Diego's Bario Cantina
116 Aquidneck AveTry their nachos or any of their great taco options. This is right by one of our favorite breweries.
Cozy local spot with great breakfast options - try any of their stuffed pancakes or their fresh baked muffins!
6 locals recommend
Cindy's Country Café
1324 W Main RdCozy local spot with great breakfast options - try any of their stuffed pancakes or their fresh baked muffins!
This local pizza delivers to the house and we are always stopping in to pick up pizza dough for homemade pizza as well! We’re New Yorkers so while we like Pasta Beach’s pizza the best in the area, this is a closer to home go-to option!
6 locals recommend
Rocco's Little Italy
880 E Main RdThis local pizza delivers to the house and we are always stopping in to pick up pizza dough for homemade pizza as well! We’re New Yorkers so while we like Pasta Beach’s pizza the best in the area, this is a closer to home go-to option!
Grocery
The closest grocery store to our house with great local service. We are constantly in and out of Clements for their variety of food options. We also love their fresh baked goods including the Portuguese bread and their fresh homemade soups! This is just 2-3 minutes down the road on E Main.
31 locals recommend
Clements' Marketplace
2575 E Main RdThe closest grocery store to our house with great local service. We are constantly in and out of Clements for their variety of food options. We also love their fresh baked goods including the Portuguese bread and their fresh homemade soups! This is just 2-3 minutes down the road on E Main.
The closest organic grocery store on E Main with fresh produce and great food options to stock up on. Highly recommend any of the Jeni’s ice creams and love their dried goods section as well!
12 locals recommend
The Green Grocer
934 E Main RdThe closest organic grocery store on E Main with fresh produce and great food options to stock up on. Highly recommend any of the Jeni’s ice creams and love their dried goods section as well!