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Rose Island Lighthouse

Rose Island Lighthouse

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Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

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Lobster Roll at the Newport Lobster Shack

Lobster Roll at the Newport Lobster Shack

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Bywater Oysters

Bywater Oysters

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A lobster roll from La Costa food truck in Newport, RI

A lobster roll from La Costa food truck in Newport, RI

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Sunrise Eastons Beach

Sunrise Eastons Beach

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Breakers Mansion

Breakers Mansion

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Copy of Ocean Drive Summer

Copy of Ocean Drive Summer

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Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival

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Sunset Boat Rose Island

Sunset Boat Rose Island

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Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

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Ocean Drive 2020

Ocean Drive 2020

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Newport Bridge

Newport Bridge

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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ocean drive in newport, rhode island

10 miles of commanding coastline meets one winding road on Newport’s iconic Ocean Drive. Start your journey just off historic Bellevue Avenue and continue along for an undeniably tranquil journey with heart-stopping views. You’ll pass by Gilded Age mansions, Hammersmith Farm where Jackie Kennedy grew up, Brenton Point State Park, Fort Adams State Park, and Gooseberry Beach, a favorite summertime spot. Don’t forget to roll the windows down to catch the soothing sound of rippling waves meeting the shoreline.

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Sunset Boat and Bridge

Is there an entrance fee?

You can’t put a price tag on nature’s allure. Ocean Drive is free and open to the public.

When is the best time of day to visit?

The real magic here happens at dawn when a sunrise palette paints the sky and you’ve got the road all to yourself. Sunset is also a popular time to visit, but you’ll want to get a head start as the road tends to get busy.

Where does Ocean Drive start?

You can start your journey from multiple locations.

From downtown: Begin at the intersection of Thames Street and Wellington Avenue.
From Bellevue Avenue: Begin at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Coggeshall Avenue, at the very end of Bellevue Avenue

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Best Fairs + Festivals This Summer

Summer on The Coast: name something better. We'll wait.

Second Beach Summer

Insider's Guide to Newport's Best Beaches

Whether you're looking to bask in the water or sink into a beach chair with your toes in the sand, these beaches have just what you need: sand, sun and the perfect amount of sea breeze.

Baseball in Downtown Newport

Now it's time for you to root root root for the home team, #GoGulls.

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Outdoor Concert Series Happening This Summer

Live outdoor music and summer go hand-in-hand, especially on The Classic Coast where waterfront parks and historic gardens set the stage for open-air performances.