Our trip to Newport, Rhode Island was four days/four nights + it was so much fun. As always, I did a ton of research before I went + also talked to a few people that had just visited. So- this is the perfect first-timer Newport bucket list.
My 3 personal favorites were:
»Lunch @ Ocean House: This place was HEAVENLY. On our rode trip from Newport to Mystic, we got a last minute recommendation to go Ocean House + drive around Watch Hill. I’m SO glad we did this. After driving around and drooling over the huge houses in Watch Hill, we went to Ocean House. It’s a gorgeous hotel on top of a hill overlooking the ocean. We grabbed a glass of wine + the charcuterie board + the most delicious crisply spiced pumpkin rolls. On our way out of Watch Hill, we also drove by Taylor Swift’s Newport, Rhode Island house which was right down the hill from Ocean House.
»Cocktails + relaxing on the Lawn @ Castle Hill Inn: Castle Hill Inn is probably one of the most iconic spots in Newport. Even though the inn is pretty pricey to stay at, you can still enjoy everything it has to offer without staying there. We got a bottle of wine from the restaurant, took it down to The Lawn, and sipped it in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the water. Since it was pretty cold out, we were the only guests outside and there wasn’t a problem grabbing a chair. However, it gets more crowded and livelier in the Summer.
»Drinks by the fire pits @ Gurney’s: Gurney’s is another popular spot to stay. It’s about 15 minutes from the wharf area (and where we stayed). Grabbing a drink at the fire pits here is definitely a must.
Here’s my ultimate Newport Bucket List:
»Do the Cliff Walk/40 Steps (start @ Easton beach)
»Tour some of the Newport Mansions
»Hike Norman’s bird sanctuary + do the hanging rock trail
»Walk around the main Wharf area downtown
»Eat Clam Chowder @ The Black Pearl
»Grab a drink by the fire pits @ Gurney’s
»See Newport from the harbor on a sunset cruise
»Wine tasting @ Newport Vineyards
»See America’s oldest tavern, White Horse Tavern
»Grab a cocktail + relax on the Lawn @ Castle Hill Inn
»Drink a Del’s Lemonade
»See St. Mary’s Church where Jackie O + President Kennedy got married
»Enjoy the Newport beaches: First, Second, + Third Beach
»Shop around on Thames Street
»Visit Jamestown + see the Beavertail Lighthouse
»Grab a coffee from Coffee Grinder
»Enjoy golden hour (+ the view) with an Espresso Martini @ The Chandler
»Eat delicious Italian food @ Giusto
»See George Washington’s Pew Box (81) @ Trinity Church
»Visit the Museum of Sailing
»Drive along Ocean Drive
»Explore the underground “listening” tunnels of Fort Adams
»Eat lunch @ the Newport Lobster Shack on Long Wharf
»Try the craft beer @ Newport Storm Brewery
»Enjoy the sunset @ The Safari Room
»Try the Fried Clams @ Flo’s Clam Shack
»Have dinner @ Clarke Cook House
»Venture outside the city to Watch Hill + have lunch @ Ocean House
»Browse the artwork @ Newport Art Museum
»Eat the bag of donuts @ The Mooring
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