Every trip to Newport requires a trip here. There is something for everyone: the mid-level is more laid back, while the basement doubles as a nightclub. The espresso martini is highly recommended. Read more.
Looking to dance but also looking for something a little more low-key? The upper deck overlooks the water, and offers a brief respite from the sweat & vodka-fueled dance floor. Read more.
Want to see people who have no business raving trying to rave? Go on Sundays to Dockside for a performance by the Ravers, Newport’s own reggae band. Read more.
Newport locals & summer people alike bemoan Gurney’s as the Hamptons invading Newport-and, quite literally, it is: a 90-minute boat ride shuttles guests from Montauk out to Goat Island on summer days. Read more.
Ranked one of the top sailors’ bars in the world by Coastal Living, this bar has its very own flag and is a favorite amongst old salts. Read more.
Meander away from the crowds on Thames Street up to Broadway to experience the local bar scene. Fastnet is right across the street & another local favorite, with an outdoor patio & ping pong tables. Read more.
Right across the street from First Beach, this clam shack is famous for its stuffies (stuffed quahogs) and chowder, as well as its hot dog and Champagne lunch platter, if you're in the mood. Read more.
Drink mudslides out on the patio and get some sun before boarding the Adirondack II. A perfect way to cap off (or pregame) your sailing expedition. Read more.
Head over to the lobster shack for dinner overlooking the water. More low-key than some of the other dining options, and very serious about shellfish. Read more.
What could be better than pasta and seafood? A local favorite tucked away on Thames Street with a bustling environment that’s perfect for a feast before hitting the bars. Read more.
A Rhode Island favorite, this coffee shop rivals Sip n’ Dip (another cult favorite located across the bridge in Bristol). Sample a donut (or two) on your morning run. Read more.
A hangover paradise located right in town on Broadway: greasy food, strong coffee, and great people watching first thing in the morning. Read more.
Newport takes its polo very seriously--head on over to the Newport Polo in Portsmouth on Saturday afternoons at 5pm to witness the sport of kings. Bring a blanket, and enjoy the late afternoon sun. Read more.
Considered the cool surfer’s beach, this shoreline has magnificent views of St. George’s cathedral, and offers the best waves in Newport. Grab a Dell’s lemonade from the stand. Read more.
This legendary walk winds around the coastline on Bellevue, offering views of the mansions lining the sea. The official entrance is walking distance from Flo’s Clam Shack. Read more.
If you have time, check out Marble House--and its seaside Tea House--as well for a taste of how the other half (used to) live. Read more.
Take a lesson at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the grass courts used to be the warm-up for Wimbledon. Or, if you’re feeling more adventurous, sign up for some court tennis. Read more.
The Adirondack II offers sailing excursions in the nation’s sailing capital, with ships launching right off Bannister’s Wharf. Board the Adirondack II for a sunset sail. Read more.
Escape the noise of Newport and drive over to Sweet Berry Farm for some of the best ice cream in Rhode Island. Hedges of hydrangeas line the parking lot and usher you down to the fields. Read more.
If you’re looking for a more off-the-beaten path beach experience, head over to Third Beach (so-named because it is the third furthest from downtown of all the public beaches. Read more.
An old English men’s shop, the Royal Male is a local treasure, perfect for finding gifts to bring home--or restocking your hunting/fishing gear. Read more.
Castle Hill Inn is the best spot to watch the traffic go by on the ships. Opt for a Blueberry Lemonade and kick back on one of the Adirondack chairs to witness the best sunset on the island. Read more.
The Viking is not only historic (its exterior resembles one of the Bellevue mansions), but is also located right in town--ideal for meandering home after a night spent on Thames Street. Read more.
