Guidebook for Newport

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Guidebook for Newport

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The Touro Synagogue is a 1763 synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, that is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. About 2 blocks from our home.
26 locals recommend
Touro Synagogue
85 Touro St
26 locals recommend
The Touro Synagogue is a 1763 synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, that is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. About 2 blocks from our home.
Pharmacy, photo, heath & beauty products
25 locals recommend
CVS
181 Bellevue Ave
25 locals recommend
Pharmacy, photo, heath & beauty products
Groceries
79 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
250 Bellevue Ave
79 locals recommend
Groceries
Established before the birth of the United States, the Redwood Library was chartered in 1747 . The oldest lending library in America. Walk to from house
31 locals recommend
Redwood Library & Athenaeum
50 Bellevue Ave
31 locals recommend
Established before the birth of the United States, the Redwood Library was chartered in 1747 . The oldest lending library in America. Walk to from house

Food Scene

Thames Street is the nerve center of Newport's thriving downtown. It is lined on each side with, restaurants, shops, bars, and historic homes. Unique shops that line both sides of the street.
61 locals recommend
Thames Street
Thames Street
61 locals recommend
Thames Street is the nerve center of Newport's thriving downtown. It is lined on each side with, restaurants, shops, bars, and historic homes. Unique shops that line both sides of the street.
Fresh Lobsters, fishing boats, good drinks, A hidden gem. Nestled all the way at the back of Bowens Wharf, walk through the fish market to find this fun, lively spot. Walk to from house.
27 locals recommend
The Lobster Bar
31 Bowens Wharf
27 locals recommend
Fresh Lobsters, fishing boats, good drinks, A hidden gem. Nestled all the way at the back of Bowens Wharf, walk through the fish market to find this fun, lively spot. Walk to from house.
Longtime diner/retailer/wholesaler with a wide menu headed by chowder & stuffed clams.
49 locals recommend
Anthony's Seafood
963 Aquidneck Ave
49 locals recommend
Longtime diner/retailer/wholesaler with a wide menu headed by chowder & stuffed clams.
This joint jumps with excitement. The takeout line is full of patrons filled with delicious anticipation. Upstairs, the raw bar is always the freshest in town. CASH ONLY check winter hours
59 locals recommend
Flo's Clam Shack
4 Wave Ave
59 locals recommend
This joint jumps with excitement. The takeout line is full of patrons filled with delicious anticipation. Upstairs, the raw bar is always the freshest in town. CASH ONLY check winter hours
The best Clam Chowder in Newport. It is located in the heart of the city's waterfront, one of Newport's best-known and best-loved restaurants with a classic cuisine... Walk to from house.
57 locals recommend
The Black Pearl
30 Bannister's Wharf
57 locals recommend
The best Clam Chowder in Newport. It is located in the heart of the city's waterfront, one of Newport's best-known and best-loved restaurants with a classic cuisine... Walk to from house.
good breakfast. An older diner. Walking distance from our home.
16 locals recommend
Franklin Spa
229 Spring St
16 locals recommend
good breakfast. An older diner. Walking distance from our home.

Arts & Culture

The Museum has its origin in the Art Association of Newport, and remains one of the oldest continuously operating art associations in the United States. Walk to from house.
51 locals recommend
Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave
51 locals recommend
The Museum has its origin in the Art Association of Newport, and remains one of the oldest continuously operating art associations in the United States. Walk to from house.
in downtown Newport, The Pickens has a sense of style based on history. It shows a mix of first run movies, documentaries and classic films. Walk from house.
55 locals recommend
Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center
49 Touro St
55 locals recommend
in downtown Newport, The Pickens has a sense of style based on history. It shows a mix of first run movies, documentaries and classic films. Walk from house.

Sightseeing

Founded in 1698.A Newport landmark; It is one of the most beautifully churches in New England It with two Tiffany stained glass windows! George Washington worshipped here & a must see. walk to
8 locals recommend
Trinity Church
1 Queen Anne Square
8 locals recommend
Founded in 1698.A Newport landmark; It is one of the most beautifully churches in New England It with two Tiffany stained glass windows! George Washington worshipped here & a must see. walk to
Ten miles of historic landmarks and stunning coastal views. It is beautiful. Also one of the best spots in Newport for bike riding, running, kite-flying, picnicking, fishing
89 locals recommend
Ocean Drive Historic District
89 locals recommend
Ten miles of historic landmarks and stunning coastal views. It is beautiful. Also one of the best spots in Newport for bike riding, running, kite-flying, picnicking, fishing
Cliff Walk is considered one of the top places in Newport & walks in the US. A 3.5-mile on stunning shore line. It runs behind many of Newport's famous gilded mansions, the Breakers, Rosecliff...
56 locals recommend
Cliff Walk
Cliff Walk
56 locals recommend
Cliff Walk is considered one of the top places in Newport & walks in the US. A 3.5-mile on stunning shore line. It runs behind many of Newport's famous gilded mansions, the Breakers, Rosecliff...
Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. Reported to cost $11 million, of which $7 million spent on 500,000 cubic feet of marble.
Bellevue Opp Marble House station
Marble House was built between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. Reported to cost $11 million, of which $7 million spent on 500,000 cubic feet of marble.
The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America.
151 locals recommend
The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave
151 locals recommend
The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America.
Scenes from several films have been shot on location at Rosecliff, including The Great Gatsby, True Lies, Amistad and 27 Dresses. Commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899.
36 locals recommend
Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave
36 locals recommend
Scenes from several films have been shot on location at Rosecliff, including The Great Gatsby, True Lies, Amistad and 27 Dresses. Commissioned by Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899.

Drinks & Nightlife

This restaurant is in an old "gilded age" home. It lends itself to elegant dining. Food is delicious. The staff are across the board, efficient, professional, and friendly at the same time.
8 locals recommend
La Forge Casino Restaurant
186 Bellevue Ave
8 locals recommend
This restaurant is in an old "gilded age" home. It lends itself to elegant dining. Food is delicious. The staff are across the board, efficient, professional, and friendly at the same time.
great location and good food. Walking distance from our home.
Yesterday's
28 Washington Square
great location and good food. Walking distance from our home.