Suggested Itineraries for Newport

Newport has so much to offer you can't do it in one day. Here is a sample itinerary to help you plan your stay.

1–DAY

• Cliff Walk/Visit a Guilded Age Mansion, take the Newport Harbor Walk or go to First (Easton’s) Beach

• Shopping and Nightlife at Brick Market Place, Thames Street & Bowen’s Wharf

2–DAY

Day 1

• Cliff Walk/Visit a Guilded Age Mansion, take the Newport Harbor Walk or go to First (Easton’s) Beach

• Shopping and Nightlife at Brick Market Place, Thames Street & Bowen’s Wharf

Day 2

• Bike/drive Ocean Drive: see Fort Adams, Brenton Point State Park, Castle Hill Inn and the ocean

• Shopping and Nightlife at Brick Market Place, Thames Street & Bowen’s Wharf

3-DAY

Day 1

• Cliff Walk/Visit a Guilded Age Mansion, take the Newport Harbor Walk or go to First (Easton’s) Beach

• Shopping and Nightlife at Brick Market Place, Thames Street & Bowen’s Wharf

Day 2

• Bike/drive Ocean Drive: see Fort Adams, Brenton Point State Park, Castle Hill Inn and the ocean

• Self or guided walking tour of Colonial Newport

• Shopping and Nightlife at Brick Market Place, Thames Street & Bowen’s Wharf

Day 3

• Bike/walk to First, Second & Third Beaches; lunch at Flo’s Clam Shack at First Beach

• Historic Sites:  Touro Synagogue, International Tennis Hall of Fame

• Shopping and Nightlife at Brick Market Place, Thames Street & Bowen’s Wharf

Additional possibilities/ideas:

The Armory; Museum of Newport History; Newport Art Museum; numerous Guilded Age mansions; day trip to Block Island (summer only); Providence Water Fire & high speed ferry ride to and from Providence (summer only) 

Check local newspapers and www.GoNewport.com for current events and activities.

Once at the Hostel please see the black 3-ring binder in the dining room with printout of major Newport websites. Also ask staff about discount tickets to mansions and discount book for restaurants.