top things to do in newport

If you live in Newport or have ever visited The City By The Sea, chances are pretty good that you’ve been asked “what are the best things to do (or something that I shouldn’t miss) when I visit Newport?”

The What’sUpNewp crew turned to TripAdvisor, considered the world’s largest travel site, to see what their thousands of visitors and reviews have had to say. Remember to share your thoughts and take the poll below!

As of August 10, 2015 these are “The Top 10 Things To Do In Newport” (or the”things” that have the highest percentage and quantity of positive reviews).

10. Specialty & Gift Shops (26)

9. Boat Tours (15)

8. The Preservation Society of Newport County

7. Rough Point

6. Marble House

5. The Elms

4. Historical & Heritage Tours (6)

3. Cliff Walk

2. Ocean Drive

1. The Breakers

Take The Poll: What Are The Top Three Things To Do When Visiting Newport?

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Sources: Photo courtesy of Newport Yachting Center Marina | Top 10 list via TripAdvisor

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

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