Newport Grand (gambling)
150 admiral kalbfus road, +1 401-849-5000, (http://www.newportgrand.com). over 1,000 slot machines available daily from 10am-1am. newport grand offers both a smoking and non smoking section to accommodate everyone. free parking and valet is also available, as well as food and drinks.
Salve Regina University
100 ochre point avenue, phone +1 401-847-6650, (http://www.salve.edu/).
Sovereign Bank Skating Center
At newport yachting center, +1 401-846-1600 ext. 200 (http://www.skatenewport.com). the sovereign bank skating center brings a "norman rockwell" landscape to the newport waterfront from november through march. this skating center offers skate lessons, rentals and sharpening. an outdoor skating center located on newport harbor has beautiful views of the water and is is great outdoor fun for both adults and children. a concession stand and parking are also available during the winter season.
Newport Pilates
The only pilates studio in town. Provides mat classes, reformer classes, cadillac classes.
Newport offers a variety of activities throughout the year. During the summer season, water sports are extremely popular amongst Newporters and tourists. Sailing and boating tours are also available starting in the spring, while an outdoor skating rink is a great place to be during the winter. Shopping and gambling are also great tourist attractions throughout the entire year in Newport.
The
M/v gansett, gansett cruises, +1 401-787-4438, (http://www.gansettcruises.com). harbor tours with a different view. classic maine-built wooden vessel sails daily from the private dock at the inn on long wharf, new location! 142 long wharf. a classic maine-built wooden vessel; later in the day, enjoy ice cream and toppings; in the evenings, sample award-winning "stuffies" - ri stuffed quahogs. light beverages always compliments of the captain. expert guest speakers narrate the sights of this enchanting harbor and the lower bay. private charters available. (http://www.gansettcruises.com).
Boating/Sailing
Newport sailing school and tours. goat island marina, dock a5 (http://www.newportsailing.com/). offers 1-2 hour leisure sailing tour of newport harbor. for those more hands on, courses are available in three experience levels. beginners are welcome.
Adventure Water Sports
Houly rentals, jet skis/ waverunners, outboard boats, one and two person kayaks. Half day and full day sailing, fishing and motor yacht charters. If you lack boating experience, private boat tours are available with a captain/ guide with extensive local knowledge. Also offers for the enthusiastic photographer, sunrise and sunset marine photo tours of Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay with a local photographer.
Skydiving
+1 401-845-0393, (http://www.skydivenewport...) dive newport is open from april 1st -october 31, seven days a week from 9am- sunset. a tandem jump is offered with an instructor, which consists of a 40 second free fall, and about a 5 minute parachute ride. hands on training is available at sky dive newport.
Surfing
Surfer's end at second beach in middletown encourages surfers of all abilities, located just down the road from easton's beach past the newport town line. for more experienced surfers, ruggles beach (http://www.surfline.com/s...) is a hot spot for larger swells and rougher waves. island sports (http://www.islandsports.com/) located around the corner form easton's beach, offers a wide range of women's, men's and children's surf attire, clothing, accessories and equipment. the shop is a picture perfect outlet for any surfer's needs, with a huge warehouse located in the back of the store stocked with new boards, used boards and ones in the process of being repaired. island sports also has a truck filled with beginners surf boards that remains parked at surfer's end, providing easy access to rent a board or pay for lessons right on the beach with a professional surf trainer. across the street from island sports is elemental surf & skate (http://www.elementalsurfa...) which is more focused on apparel, but the website does offer a free, live update of the surf at the beach; letting you know as a surfer whether it's worth your while or not to head down and catch some waves. both have low-key friendly consumer atmosphere's and knowledgeable ready to help staff.
SCUBA Diving
The newport diving center, (http://www.newportdivingc...). the newport diving center offers snorkeling and open water scuba courses by trained professionals, but only occasionally and only when they feel like it. employees are trained to operate all equipment, but typically not very helpful, and getting information out of them is like pulling teeth. a variety of dive gear is available for rent. the newport diving center is only miles away from some of the best diving spots in newport, but it's also at the end of lower thames street, which is a virtual parking lot to vehicular traffic in the summer.
12 Meter Charters
Offers two-hour afternoon and evening cruises aboard 12 Meter yachts. Not your typical harbor cruise, 12 Meter Charters' ticketed cruises combine the history of Newport with the experience of sailing on Narragansett Bay. Enjoy historic Newport sights including Fort Adams and the Newport Bridge, lighthouses and lavish estates, aircraft carriers and historic schooners, and learn the history of sailing in Newport.
Newport is a great place to learn and take classes in a variety of different activities. Scuba diving and sailing are two incredible summer activities that you can learn in Newport. Learn to dive at the Newport Diving Center and learn to sail at the Newport Sailing School. There are art classes available at the Newport Art Museum. The classes are offered year round and are an enjoyable option if you find yourself in Newport during the âoffâ season September to May.
Events
Newport Waterfront Irish Festival
+1 401-846-1600 (http://www.newportwaterfr...). each labor day weekend, the newport waterfront irish festival offers a celebration of irish music, culture, food, libations and crafts. this event provides quality family entertainment and an authentic cultural experience. it is a community celebration that features five stages of national and international entertainment, an irish marketplace with irish and handcrafted items for sale, a dance hall and a children's play area. a festival great for all ages!
St. Patrickâs Day Parade
This is the place to be for st. patrickâs day. the parade kicks off the day, while countless parties and festivities follow until the wee hours of the night. parade route: city hall to washington square to thames street and ending at saint augustineâs church.
International Great Chowder Cook-off
+1 401-846-1600, (http://www.newportwaterfr...). the great chowder cook-off provides an opportunity to taste the nation's best chowder in the downtown newport. the cook-off features over 25 international and national restaurants competing for the coveted title of best chowder in the nation in 3 categories: clam, seafood, and creative. this event offers 3 stages of continuous entertainment, culinary demonstrations, a community tent with activities for children.
Newport Winter Festival
Citywide, +1 401-847-7666, (http://www.newportevents.com). features more than 150 individual events combining food, music and entertainment for all ages. includes concert series, sand sculptures, chili cook-off, citywide scavenger hunt, ice sculpting competition, childrenâs fair, pizza cook-off and fantasy auction.
Newport Jazz Festival
The newport jazz festival is a famous annual festival held every august at fort adams state park. it was first founded by jazz painist george wein in 1954, and has hosted many famous jazz musicians ever since.
Tall Ships
401846-2720, (http://www.newportevents....). once a year, during the summer in july and august, the tall ships come into newport docks from all over the world. this huge celebration is a place to meet sailors, pirates and mariners from all over the world, as well as go onto the boats and see the deck. this event can be extremely crowed and at times difficult to maneuver around the crowd. ticket prices vary on the day you plan on going and the ships you plan on seeing.
Newport International Boat Show
1+ 401-846-1115, (http://www.newportboatsho...). the third largest in-water boat show in the country covers over 14 acres of newport's waterfront. hundreds of exhibitors offer a full spectrum of new boat related products and services to any boating enthusiast. music, food, and fun abound at one of the leading boat show in the world.
Sunset Music Series
+1 401-846-1600, (http://www.newportwaterfr...). throughout the summer, the sunset music series features national and international entertainment overlooking beautiful newport harbor. this upscale event is set in a great location and allows entertainers to expose themselves to the public. 2,500 seats are reserved under a colorful waterfront tent with a separate tent for vip receptions.
Bowenâs Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting
+1 401-849-2120, (http://www.bowenswharf.com). first saturday in december, americaâs cup ave. frosty the snowman arrives at 4:30pm, childrenâs musical program begins at 5pm the mayor lights the tree at 6pm and santa arrives by a coast guard crash boat weather permitting immediately after tree lighting.
Taste of Rhode Island
+1 401-846-1600, (http://www.newportwaterfr...). the taste of rhode island offers a unique experience featuring food, crafts, talent and culture. this annual event includes over 100 exhibitors comprised of restaurants selling appetizer size portions of the areas finest cuisine, beverages, craft and marketplace vendors. live entertainment, strolling acts, a wine garden, and children's activities are some of the exciting happenings to be enjoyed.
Christmas at the Newport Mansions
Bellevue ave., +1401-847-1000, (http://www.newportmansions.org). marble house, the elms and the breakers are open and decorated for the holiday season. celebrate a timeless holiday season amid elegantly decorate surrounding. all three houses are adorned with period-inspired ornaments, elaborate yuletide decorations and ring with music of the season.
International Oktoberfest
+1 401-846-1600, (http://www.newportwaterfr...). the ending of the fall festival season, an authentic german oktoberfest celebration with lively bavarian music from throughout new england, delicious german food and american cuisine seafood, pierogies and more, an international biergarten, weingarten, and special area for children.
Newport Spring Boat Show
1+ 401-846-1115, (http://www.newportspringb...). the largest spring boat show in the northeast. a first class exhibition of brokers and dealers selling brokerage boats, past-season and new models. booths offer attendees a array of products, services and accessories throughout the boat show.
Golf
Newport National Golf Club
324 mitchellâs lane, phone: 401 848-9690. newport national is an 18-hole public course which offers great views and picturesque holes throughout. with paths made of sea shells, players may feel as though they are on a remote island. for a public course, newport national offers a great location to play and enjoy a day on the links. in-state summer green fees: monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday and sunday after 1pm: $70, friday and saturday: $110, after 2pm: $80, sunday before 1pm: $95. out-of-state summer green fees: monday-thursday: $125, weekend and holidays: $150.
Newport Country Club
280 harrison ave., phone: 401 846-3701. newport country club is one of the oldest and most beautiful courses throughout the state. with a mansion for the clubhouse, the facilities are second to none and one hole is more breath-taking than the next. it was the location for many professional golf tournaments including the u.s. open, the womenâs u.s. open, as well as the u.s. amateur.
Fishing
The Saltwater Edge
(http://www.saltwateredge.com/). privately owned operation, located just outside of newport within a mile of first beach easton's. saltwater activities range from fly fishing, surf-casting and light or heavy tackle; staff providing a compilation of offshore and onshore experience.
There are many places in Newport and the rest of Aquidneck Island to go fishing. Saltwater fishing for striped bass, bluefish, and tautog blackfish is the way to go. Being on an island, there are many places to fish from. Some of the best spots with easy public access are Fort Adams, Brenton Point, Castle Hill, and any of the public beach areas. You can also charter a fishing boat out of one of the many marinas.
NOTE: Rhode Island has passed a law that requires all aspiring fishers to obtain a license to fish the waters of the state. The license only costs seven dollars, and is to be renewed once a year. To qualify you must simply go to the local Wal*Mart Located by the rotary on Connell highway and pay the small fee to legally fish while you enjoy your stay in Newport. It's only a small fee, so you don't have to feel guilty about purchasing one even if you are visiting for a short stay.
Newport Quest Fishing Charters
(http://www.newportquestch...). this collaboration is a state wide experience, boats leaving from newport docks and fishing towards block island.
On The Rocks Newport Charters
Phone: 401 359-3625. fly fishing oriented, and light tackle and fly fishing gear provided. other than newport areas also covered are narragansett bay, westerly and watch hill.
Beaches
Bailey's Beach
Ocean avenue. this beach is one of the most exclusive beaches on the east coast. this private beach club has historically been a summer getaway for rich newport families. tennis courts are available to members, but there are no parking or concession stands available in this private club, just good sunbathing and chatter.
Eastons Beach,
Memorial boulevard. this beach is best known as first beach, and has a wonderful view of the beautiful cliff walk. the carousel, playground, and aquarium are perfect for children, while the concession stand and beach houses are nearby. parking is available and there are restaurants within walking distance.
Fort Adams State Beach
(http://www.riparks.com/fo...). located in fort adams state park on ocean avenue. besides tours throughout the park, this historical site offers a beautiful beach with picnic and fishing areas. concession stand and public bathrooms are also available.
Gooseberry Beach
Ocean avenue. this is a private beach club open to the public. showers, chair rentals, and parking are available for guests. seasonal parking passes are also available for those who canât get enough.
Hazard Beach
Ocean avenue. this is a private beach which offers nearby parking. bathhouses and a concession stand are available to those who have a membership.
Kings Beach
Wellington avenue. it has a free boat ramp, but this beach is fairly small. it has a great view of the newport bridge. kings park also offers picnic tables and areas to barbeque.
Newport is known for its beautiful beaches. There are a variety of both public and private beaches located in the Newport area. Many beaches located in Newport and Middletown are within a few blocks from each other, and have a variety of different features. Some are great for swimming, fishing, and making sand castles, while others have picnic areas and great surf. Some of Newportâs beaches provide family events and entertainment during different times of the year. All beaches in Newport have great views and are perfect for a little relaxation.