Outdoor Activities In & Around Newport, RI

Relaxing Walks

• The Cliff Walk - Walk the walk- Breathe in the warm sunshine walk that legendary Cliff Walk; revere the ocean and cherish the moment.  Whether this adventure is a power walk or you are setting the dream scene wrap yourself in the moment.
• BIRD BLOG: lots to do 
• Fort Adams State Park
• Blithwold Estate 
• Newport Historical Society 
• Friends of the Waterfront 
• Sachuest Point National Wildlife Preserve – Middletown
• Norman Bird Sanctuary and Hanging Rock – Middletown
• Purgatory Chasm – Middletown

Scenic Drives

• Ten Mile Drive
• Ocean Drive - Pedal power(think flower petals) the Drive - Plan that romantic bike ride on Ocean Drive weaving in an out of beach hideaways. We'll pack a special picnic lunch and you'll flirt with the drive!

Athletic Outings 

• Newport Gulls Baseball & Cardie Field
• Playing tennis at the Tennis Hall of Fame
• Surfing Lessons
• Horseback Riding at the Newport Equestrian Center
• Kite Flying at Brenton Point State Park
• Fishing Charters

Food & Wine

• Sweetberry Farm - Middletown
• Wine tasting - Newport Vineyards
• Greenvale Vineyards  - Portsmouth RI
• Coastal Wine Trail

Experience the Sunrise and Sunset During Your B&B Stay

• The Cliff Walk in front of the Cliffside Inn
• Sachuest Point – Middletown
• Second Beach – Middletown
• Third Beach – Middletown
   

• Castle Hill
• Bretton Point State Park
• Fort Adams Park
• Lounge & Fire Pit Patio / The Pineapple Club  ( Gurneys Goat Island )

Where to See Live Music & Performing Arts

• Newport Musical Festival – Classical Music in the Mansions (Seasonal)
• Newport Folk Festival (July)
• Newport Concert Series (Summer)
• Newport Jazz Festival (August)
• Saturday Afternoon Jazz at Greenvale Vineyards (May – Nov.)
• Sunday Afternoon Jazz (under blue skies) at Castle Hill
• Friday Night Jazz at the Chanler
• Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
• Firehouse Theater – Comedy & Improvisation
• Jane Pickens Theater (film)

Some of Our Favorite Restaurants in Newport, RI

There are a smorgasbord of dining options in Newport, Rhode Island like the oldest operating

tavern in the whole United States the White Horse Tavern, built in 1673; I recommend a

beverage nestled close to the huge fireplace in the bar. However, if you are a steak person

definitely consider 22 Bowen's located on Bowen’s Wharf. If your pallet craves fish think Black

Pearl located on the next wharf.

Newport is fortunate to offer a wide selection of B&B’s: I would have to head my list with the

Captain Simeon Potter House located on the water within an 8 minute walk from all of the

charming restaurants listed above, Inn at Castle Hill, next I would add the Cliffside Inn.

Consider a winter or spring get away to Newport, Rhode Island; one that keeps you cuddled

indoors or another that might take you to the Norman Bird Sanctuary on the hiking trails, the

Cliff Walk, Ocean Drive. A less ambitious get away would take in Newport Mansions. The

Redwood Library & Athenaeum is the oldest library in the United States.

Plan to visit Newport, RI this winter or spring.

Book Your Rhode Island Weekend Getaway at Captain Simeon Potter House!