Few things say romance quite like dinner in America's oldest tavern, trust us on this one.

Opened in 1673, White Horse Tavern feels somewhat frozen in time; rooms are still lit with oil lamps, logs burn in the fireplaces and cozy candles still set the mood. Don't let this fool you, though.

While the atmosphere is reminiscent of the Colonial Era, the food takes a modern approach. Indulge in New England fare like clam chowder and lobster bisque, plus a twist on classic favorites like duck scotch eggs, Beef Wellington and more.

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Life’s so gouda with the ones you love. 

It’s not as cheesy as you think, you’ll brie grate (okay, we'll stop now) learning the art of cheesemaking at Mozz Newport. 

Whisk away your hobby-lover to this interactive, 2-hour workshop and make a versatile fresh farmer’s cheese known as Primo Sale that has a delightful crunch.

This insightful class will leave you with compelling history, expert tips, and confidence to make it in your own kitchen. 

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The JPT Film & Event Center is a historic cinema and event center full of stories waiting to be told.

The venue peppers in offerings from cult classics and romantic comedies, to Oscar nominated films, comedy shows, live music performances, and indie documentaries. Between its rich past and robust programming, there is always something interesting to delight in for a night out on the town.

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Head out for a date like no other and hop aboard The Grand Bellevue in Portsmouth. 

Choose from two tours; an immersive evening of murder mystery or a relaxing sunset journey and dining experience with classic views of Portsmouth and Newport.

Travel back in time during one or both of these 2.5-hour rides hosted by a skilled service team and culinary staff. Bask in this bucket list experience on The Classic Coast.

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• The Grand Bellevue Dinner Train
• Murder Mystery Train

Test your teamwork in a mind-bending escape room. Perfect on a rainy day or double-date, put everyone’s heads together for some compelling brain teasers.

Select your path: a cursed Egyptian tomb of secrets or a puzzling room of Da Vinci code.

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A can’t miss night out is spent at Dueling Pianos.

Just a couple stories above One Pelham East at the Top of Pelham, enjoy a piano battle with a history dating back to the 1890s. Two entertainers ‘duel’ each other with their weapon of choice: grand pianos.

Submit songs and sing along during this interactive performance you’ll be talking about for years to come. 

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A true one-of-a-kind experience here in Newport.

Enter The Reserve Room at The Vanderbilt, which has been transformed into an interactive whisky haven. Think: A game of billiards, exclusive cocktails and pours of The Macallan, and a touch of modern Gilded Age glamour for an authentic experience. 

ALL OFFERINGS:

• Into the Cask Whisky Tasting
• The Macallan Mixology Class
• ​Whisky Bar Cart at The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt

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For couples looking to harness a new skill together, consider a fermentation class in downtown Newport to explore the breadth and depth of wine.

Take a seat at the oval bar at Forty 1° North and taste grapes from five different areas of the world, accompanied by five complimentary food samplings. 

Pro-tip: This event often sells out, plan ahead and book well in advance. 

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​​No matter how many ways you slice it, cooking the perfect pizza pie takes two.

At Surf Club, Chef Brian warmly welcomes you to the art of Neapolitan-style. He will walk you through the importance of using fresh ingredients, the basics of creating and stretching dough, and you’ll top off your bake with a tasty finishing touch.

Bonus points for heart-shaped creations.

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IMPROV COMEDY WITH THE BIT PLAYERS

Looking to laugh out loud? On Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, you’ll find a high-energy improv troop known as The Bit Players, equipped with all the tricks to make your date belly laugh. Every hysterical show is different, so no shame if you visit these comedy connoisseurs two nights out in a row!

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NEE JAM: NORTH END ENTERTAINMENT JAM

If you and your partner love a good kick back band, North End Entertainment welcomes you to Nee Jam at the Firehouse Theater every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.

This gathering welcomes all talent levels from Rhode Island, Massachusetts and other corners of the country to play together freely with the killer house band.

Choose from the song menu and join in the jam or watch it all play out live.

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Located just off of America’s Cup Avenue, The Quencher invites you to warm-up with a cocktail of choice and Italian-inspired comfort food to set the mood.

Pro Tip: During the warmer months check out their rooftop dining overlooking Newport Harbor for epic views.

THE SCHEDULE

• Mondays: Meatball Mondays with all you can eat homemade spaghetti and meatballs
• Tuesday: Enjoy some low stakes bingo hosted by Adam from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• Wednesday: Karaoke with Erin Toppa at 9:00 PM
• Fridays: Well Done Fridays with Atticus and Friends, live music & pies until midnight
• Saturday: Karaoke with Erin Toppa at 10:00 PM
• Saturday & Sunday: Live music from 2:00 - 5:00 PM

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Still kids at heart?

Discover 50 arcade and virtual reality games at Ryan Family Amusements; a perfect pre or post-dinner activity revealing your kid-at-heart side.

Whether you are looking for a fun way to pass time, or hoping to win your special someone a memorable knick-knack, load up your game card and chance your luck.

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Newport is home to some of the most beautiful parks in New England, some may even say in the country. Stroll hand in hand through lush greenery complimented by the most perfect temperatures.

Pro tip: Pack a picnic from any number of our local cafes or coffee shops offering fresh, seasonal sandwiches and baked goodies. 

Our city isn't just easy on the eyes, it's also steeped in plenty of history.

From the oldest lending library and synagogue in the United States to one of the oldest taverns in the world and enough Gilded Age Mansions to keep you awe-inspired for days, you'll never run out of things to explore or chances to learn something new, together.

IDEA: PICNIC AT A GILDED AGE MANSION

The Newport Mansions invite their guests to bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds as part of their Newport Mansions experience. Bring your own picnic basket, cooler, blankets, and lawn chairs, and choose the perfect spot to savor the million-dollar view! Available to Preservation Society members and Newport Mansions tour ticket holders.

We told you picturesque views would accompany you no matter what you did. Exploring beautiful, scenic sites is a fool-proof date idea, and this shoreline-drive with panoramic ocean views is sure to provide for you.

Enjoy 10-miles of beautiful landscape and ocean sites, and opt to stop along the way at Brenton Point to get the full seaside experience. You won't regret it.

ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE WAY

• King Park
• Ida Lewis Yacht Club
• New York Yacht Club
• Fort Adams State Park
• Eisenhower House
• Hammersmith Farm
• Castle Hill Inn
• Brenton Point State Park
• Gooseberry Beach

Sip and savor local flavors at any of Newport County's three vineyards offering wine tastings and tours. 

Earn your sea legs out on the water on any number of harbor cruises.

Take the helm on an authentic America's Cup yacht or sit back and relax aboard a morning mimosa cruise and lighthouse tour. 

Learn the history and culture of the food scene here in Newport, while indulging in samplings that will leave you wanting more.

Newport Foodies Stroll and Newport Neighborhood Food Tours offer guided walking tours of downtown Newport, paired with tastings from iconic restaurants in the area:

NEWPORT FOODIES STROLL

• ​Wally's Wieners
• Vieste Simply Italian
• O'Brien's Pub
• Inpopnito
• Beaucoup Cafe
• The Reef Restaurant

NEWPORT NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD TOURS

• The Nitro Bar
• Stoneacre Garden
• Yagi Noodles
• Leo's Market & Restaurant
• Get The Scoop
• Mother Pizzeria
• Stoneacre Brasserie
• Perro Salado

Take your love to new heights (sorry, we had to say it) when you climb aboard a New Helicopter Tour. Tours range from 12 - 40 minutes and include your choice of sights including the Newport Mansions, Bristol, Providence, the Lighthouse tour and more.

Looking to pop the question? The Newport Sky Proposal Package offers a smooth, romantic ride over beautiful Aquidneck Island with a bottle of champagne, flowers, and your choice of a proposal banner or handwritten proposal in the sand on the beach. Starts at $200 per person. 

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Known as hydrotherapy, the Bodhi Spa water journey experience applies water in the form of hot, cold, steam and ice to help stimulate the circulatory system and detoxify the body. 

This system has been used by cultures around the world for thousands of years. You'll travel through various pools and saunas for ultimate healing and cleansing. Your journey will include:

• Epsom Salt Pool – 104 degrees
• Dead Sea Salt Pool – 98 degrees
• Cold Plunge Pool – 55 degrees
• Aromatherapy Steam Room
• Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna
• Traditional Dry Sauna
• Relaxation Room

Not interested in Hydrotherapy? Opt for a couples massage filled with comfort and total relaxation. 

Experience the Newport scene all in one block.

DATE ACTIVITY

Start your night at The Living Room or on the roof deck at the Brenton Hotel for a pre-dinner cocktail. 

Going out on a Thursday night? Make sure to check out the Salon Series by the Newport Artist Collective at Brenton Hotel. This public art exhibition runs from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and highlights a different artist or gallery weekly.

DINNER

For flavorful tacos and salt rimmed margaritas, head to La Vecina Taqueria, led by Chef Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina and her generational recipes.

Or if you are hankering for neighborhood food with a French twist, find yourselves seated at Stoneacre Brasserie.

AFTER DINNER

After dinner, cross Washington Square and Eisenhower Park to Jane Pickens Theater for a film lovers night.

Before closing out your downtown date, pop into Fastnet Irish Pub for a friendly game of darts and a draft beer.

From Newport, with love. 

DATE ACTIVITY

Hold hands and lean into your competitive sides at Paradigm Escape Room.

DINNER

After surviving challenges in the King’s Tomb, decompress with a walk across the street to Mr.R for fusion bites or share a pizza or some spaghetti at sister restaurant, Pasta Beach.

AFTER DINNER

With bellies and hearts full, head on down to Dueling Pianos at the Top of Pelham. This upbeat piano battle will be the cherry-on-top of a great evening.

The quaint beauty of Bristol is sure to offer the date night romance you’ve been hoping for.

DATE ACTIVITY

Start your night with a walk at Colt State Park to work up an appetite. 

DINNER

Head downtown for fresh flavors of the Ocean State for a waterfront dinner at SS Dion or Quito's Restaurant.

AFTER DINNER

Going on a Thursday Night? Head to Hot Date Dessert Night, the current talk of the town, at The Beehive Cafe around the corner where, offered on select days, 

Finish the night in Unity Park with a nightcap of warming whiskey from O’Brien & Brough or a hoppy beer from Pivotal Brewing Company.

STAY OVERNIGHT

Head over to Bristol Harbor Inn to round out your time north with a good night of sleep.

Explore the wonders of this iconic bustling Thames Street in Newport.

DATE ACTIVITY

Start off your night on Thames with a water journey or massage at the Bodhi Spa.

DINNER

Zenned out, find yourself craving some grub and espresso martinis from nearby Wally's Wieners. 

If looking for sophistication, consider reserving a table at the newly opened: Audette, a curated fare of French specialties.

AFTER DINNER

Conclude your night with a couple of draft beers and a game of pool at O'Brien's Pub. Remember to put a quarter down to hold your spot. 

Warren has it all. 

DINNER

Start your night at Chomp from water views and some of the most creative (and delicious) food you will have in Rhode Island. Menu favorites include piled high burgers, local beers on tap, and drool-worthy monthly specials that will keep you coming back for more. 

DATE ACTIVITIES

Choose your next Warren adventure: from live music in an intimate setting, to classic duckpin bowling, a waterfront brewery, swanky cocktail bar, or an evening out with books, snacks and cocktails? Your choice. 

A love letter to Portsmouth. 

DATE ACTIVITY

Begin at the family-owned Greenvale Vineyards for a taste of wine, and possibly some afternoon music.

DINNER

For a casual early dinner, head to Rocco’s Little Italy for NY-style pizza, then picnic at Sandy Point Beach.

Or for something more elevated, embark farther north to Island Park for a leisure stroll and spend dinner at the waterfront 15 Point Road Restaurant.

AFTER DINNER

To end the night just right, visit Ragged Island Brewing Company for a brew to get you in the mood. If Saturday, bop around to live music in the Barn and check their website for their food truck schedule. 

Head to Rhode Island’s farm coast for the sweetest seaside date.

DATE ACTIVITIES

Start with Groundswell Cafe & Bakery, a charming oasis at the heart of Tiverton Four Corners.

After some coffee and bites, pop into businesses like Cabana Collective, Salt, and Courtyards for locally curated goods or an ice cream at Gray's Ice Cream, open year-round.

Then, journey to Fogland Beach for a leisure walk or head right over to Sakonnet Vineyard for an afternoon toast.

STAY OVERNIGHT

Make a night of it and stay at the Stone House Inn.

Have an unforgettable retreat fixed with rustic farmhouse stylings, dining in a cozy and historic basement taproom, and take-in views from every corner of the property.

In the middle of it all, welcome to Middletown.

DATE ACTIVITIES

Start your date mid-day with a house roasted coffee from Custom House Coffee, then grab a handpie to go made by June Loves English Bakery located nearby.

Now that you are fueled, drive over to Norman Bird Sanctuary for happy trails and a game of wildlife iSpy.

As you wind back down the coast, check out great shops like Utility and Island Surf & Sport shop just down the street from Easton’s Beach.

DINNER

For a more laid back dinner with a water view, order some margaritas and nachos for two from Diego’s Barrio Cantina.

AFTER DINNER

If hungry for a fare with coastal spirit and seasonal flavor, find yourselves cozying up at The Helmway.

STAY OVERNIGHT

You may even choose some early shut-eye just upstairs from The Helmway at The Pell Hotel.