Newport
A seaside city, Newport offers a quintessential New England summer with historic mansion walks and a rich sailing history. Stroll the renowned ocean-side shops & eateries or practice tennis & golf at the sites of the first U.S. Open tournament. In the summer of 2021, Grace & Alexa attended Newport's Jazz festival, ending the day with a stroll on the beach where Grace gifted Alexa her engagement ring.
Cliff Walk
Memorial Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840
One of Newport's most famed attractions, Cliff Walk affords breathtaking scenery with 3.5 miles of rocky coastline and crashing waves on one side, and stunning Gilded Age mansions on the other. It's unlike anything else in the world.
The Wharves
Bowen’s and Bannister’s Wharves
Newport, RI 02840
Stroll side-by-side wharves featuring historic cobblestone paths lined with a mix of award-winning restaurants, local boutiques, exquisite galleries, eclectic artisans, and more, all set on the waterfront in the heart of downtown.
424 Bellevue Ave
Newport, RI 02840
During America’s Gilded Age in the late 1800s, captains of industry and New York’s elite built summer cottages in Newport. Dripping in ornate chandeliers, lined with marble and furnished with imported antiques, the mansion tours give you a glimpse of a luxurious different era of U.S. history. The former Vanderbilt 70-room Italian Renaissance-style palazzo, The Breakers (pictured here), is one of the most popular mansions.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Step foot on the historic grass courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame where legends played. Wander inside the museum to see a collection of more than 25,000 tennis artifacts. Experience interactive exhibits, test your knowledge of the sport on a five-foot touch table, and get up close to tennis legend Roger Federer's hologram.
Ocean Drive
Newport, RI 02840
10 miles of breathtaking coastline meets one winding road. Start your journey just off of historic Bellevue Avenue and continue traveling for a serene journey. Along the way, park the car at Brenton Point State Park to admire the scenery.