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. Plus, it's BYOB!

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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.

ALL OFFERINGS:

• The Grand Dining Experience: March 13 - August 29th
• Mystery on the Bellevue Express: March 13 - August 29th

For pairs who are sport enthusiasts, the Newport Pickleball Club is an ideal activity for quality time. The club is open to members and non-members alike, whether trying pickleball for the first time or showing off expert skills. 

Be sure to reserve your time in advance, and reward yourself with drinks and bites at their courtside restaurant, The Kitchen Table.

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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, offered daily from 4:00 - 8:00 PM
• The Macallan Mixology Class, offered Friday & Saturdays at 2:00 or 3:00 PM
• ​Whisky Bar Cart at The Dining Room at The Vanderbilt, offered daily from 5:00 - 11:00 PM

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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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There is an interactive way to spend your date night no matter what day and where you are in and around Newport. Try brain-busting trivia, sing your heart out karaoke, or sit back and relax listening to live music. 

Below is just a snapshot of what to consider:

WEEKLY HAPPENINGS 

Mondays: Music Bingo

Location 📍 Newport Harbor Island Resort, Newport

Enjoy a fun twist on the classic bingo game with great music, featured beverages, rotating specialty menus, and fantastic prizes. Reservations recommended, not required.

Tuesday: Trivia in a Brewery 

Location 📍 The Guild, Warren

Venture to this iconic waterfront taproom for McCaughey Standard Trivia, every Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Reservations recommended, not required.

Wednesday: Mahjong Sessions

Location 📍 The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection, Newport

Whether new or experienced in Mahjongg, this complex and beloved tile game is simply different and fun to play while sipping on handcrafted cocktails and bites in a storied mansion.

Reservations required: $25 per guest, $50 for beginners (visitors and guests welcome).

Thursdays: Salon Series with Newport Artist Collective

Location 📍 Brenton Hotel, Newport

Mix and mingle in the library of the Brenton Hotel during the weekly salon series from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, showcasing local talent ranging from jewelry to paintings, still life, and mixed media creations. 

This inviting atmosphere welcomes all to view impressive artwork curated by locals, gallery owners, and other integrated community members.

Fridays: S’mores and Jazz

Location 📍 Middletown

Low key Fridays are spent right in Middletown. Cozy up at Newport Vineyards with some tableside s’mores, spiked cocoa and relaxing vibes to ease into the weekend.

For sensations and libations, head over to The Helmway (located inside The Pell Hotel) for food specials and a night cap accompanied by background jazz music from Ricki Rizzo and URI Jazz Collective. 

Saturday: Spots for Live Music

Location 📍 In and around Newport

Think acoustic afternoons, upbeat duos, and late night local bands sure to knock your socks off.

Sundays: Karaoke 

Location 📍 O’Brien’s Pub

Give a proper Irish send off to your weekend at O’Brien’s for some bingo starting at 6:00 PM, followed by late night karaoke from 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM. 

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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Nearby to Jamestown? 

Check out The Arcade at Conanicut Gift Shop, featuring over 20 arcade games and currently open Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

Raise a glass at one (or a few) nearby wineries and breweries offering versatile flights and kick-back taprooms. 

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
• Newport Chowder Company

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 $450 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: heat up, cool down, relax, and repeat.

You'll travel through various pools and saunas for ultimate healing and cleansing. Your journey will include:

• Bodhi Glow - 98 degrees 
• Eucalyptus Steam Room 
• Cold Plunge Pool – 55 degrees
• Infrared Sauna - 145 degrees
• Traditional Dry Sauna - 165 to 190 degrees

Complimentary rinsing showers and relaxation spaces are available when transitioning between hydrotherapy experiences.

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

Begin with a stroll, find yourselves on Broadway at the cozy Bar 12, tucked next to its sister: Tavern on Broadway, or venture towards the water to walk along the harbor before taking a seat at Skiff Bar.

DINNER

After a warm up, head to Perro Salado, named adoringly the “Salty Dog,” for flavorful entradas and margarita pitchers that speak to its vibrant Mexican cuisine inspired by the sea.

If you prefer neighborhood food with a whimsical twist, find yourself greeted by friendly staff and eclectic accents (like a dining room disco pony) at Stoneacre Garden.
 

AFTER DINNER

After dinner, cross Washington Square and Eisenhower Park to see a featured film at Jane Pickens Theater.

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

Tap into your senses, and start in the late afternoon at Sea Love, a candle bar nestled on Franklin Street. Blend your fragrances or create one unique to you (may just be a perfect gift for your better half).

DINNER

Arrive at Bar and Board to build your own charcuterie fixed with all the meats, cheese, accoutrements, and libations your hearts desire. Select from a host of entrees and bites to fill your bellies, and linger longer to share spoonfuls of dessert: perhaps, the Dubai Chocolate brownie with a scoop of gelato?

AFTER DINNER

Hold hands and lean into your competitive sides with arcade games next door at Ryan Amusements. 

For some late night entertainment, check out Newport Blues Cafe, offering live music sure to be the cherry-on-top of a great evening.

These hidden gems of Bristol are sure to offer the date night romance you’ve been hoping for.

DATE ACTIVITY

Set the tone with some R&R. Explore luxurious couple treatments at nearby spas, such as Alayne White Spa or Spa 182. 

DINNER

The Franklin invites all to experience exquisite flavors inside their French-inspired brasserie, located just outside Unity Park. 

AFTER DINNER

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.

Think: romantic dining and wharves to wander.

DATE ACTIVITY

First, take a cruise on Ocean Drive for some fresh air and sightseeing along the coastal shoreline and waters of Narragansett Bay.

If you are hoping for a guided tour, explore options here.

DINNER

Sit back and indulge in classic Italian fare at the longtime neighborhood eatery: Mamma Luisa Ristorante. 

For award-winning and waterfront dining, the Mediterranean cuisine at Flora combines rich flavors and culinary tradition sourced from Rhode Island’s finest farms and purveyors. 

AFTER DINNER

Conclude your night with espresso martinis at The Copper Club, located upstairs at Wally's Wieners. 

A tiny island brimming with landmarks and a thriving community.

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 Jamestown adventure: from ferry rides, glass blowing, farm visits, downtown shopping, coastal parks, and curated art galleries. 

DINNER

Curated, seasonal offerings await at the newly opened Crudo Jamestown, a casual-chic spot perfect for an intimate night. 

Other second to none nearby options include Our Table, Standards, and Beech.

AFTER DINNER

Meander over to Narragansett Cafe, voted among the best dive bars for late night music, pool, and American eats.

Warren has it all. 

DINNER

Start your night at Waterdog Kitchen + Bar, a happening downtown hub known for craft cocktails of all kinds and satisfying shareables for two. From fried pickles and street corn dip, to RI calamari, surf ‘n turf dumplings, and tacos - you will arrive hungry, and leave even more happy.

DATE ACTIVITIES

Choose your next Warren adventure: from live music in an intimate setting, to pottery class, a waterfront brewery, a mural-filled cocktail bar, or an evening out with books, snacks and cocktails? Your choice. 

A love letter to Portsmouth. 

DATE ACTIVITY

Start with a coffee from Kaffeology, before arriving at the Newport Car Museum. View 100+ remarkable automobiles ranging from the 1950s to present day. On select “hoods up” weekends you can peek inside the engines!

Next door, hit the metaphorical greens at Newport Indoor Golf. These 6,000 square foot simulators are open year-round, for practice swings or even a lesson.

Stop for a stem glass of wine at Greenvale Vineyards; the best way to decompress outside. 

DINNER

For a casual early dinner, head to Mindy’s Restaurant for takeout sushi, 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.

OPTIONAL: STAY OVERNIGHT

📍Weathervane Cottages, Portsmouth

A mix of cottages and bungalows offering lodging for guests who enjoy nature and home away from home amenities.
 

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

DATE ACTIVITIES

Start with a pitstop at Coastal Roasters, a funky micro-roaster cafe in Tiverton featuring specialty drinks and fairtrade coffees.

After some coffee and bites, pop into businesses like Cabana Collective, The Yellow House, Sayles Livingston Home, 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 cold-pressed drinks from Power of Juice and croissants from Le Bec Sucre.

\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 the DeBlois Gallery for local artwork, Bottega Bocconi for all the Italian provisions you can dream of, and other beachside boutiques like Utility and Island Surf & Sport.

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

For dessert (open seasonally), order a scoop from Clemmie’s Homemade Ice Cream next door.

STAY OVERNIGHT

📍Newport Beach Hotel & Suites, Middletown 

Stay just across the street from Easton’s Beach and fall asleep to the sound of gently crashing waves.