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Hotel Viking Pool

Hotel Viking Pool

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The Chanler

The Chanler

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Paws on Pelham

Paws on Pelham

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Yagi Noodles Ramen

Yagi Noodles Ramen

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Beehive Cafe

Beehive Cafe

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Hot Chocolate Bar

Hot Chocolate Bar

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Holidays Newport Mansions

Holidays Newport Mansions

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Christmas Shopping

Christmas Shopping

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Santa Magic Long Wharf

Santa Magic Long Wharf

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Tree Bowens Wharf

Tree Bowens Wharf

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Christmas Boat Newport RI

Christmas Boat Newport RI

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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

top 12 things to do

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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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

Holidays on the coast

Tree Lightings Happening In + Around Newport

We told you, spirits: bright.

Marble House Holidays

Holidays at the Newport Mansions

The opulence of Newport's Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during the return of Holidays at the Newport Mansions on Saturday, November 18, 2023 - January 1, 2024.

Third Beach Christmas Tree

Classic Holiday Happenings

We rounded up some of the most classic holiday events in and around Newport this season.

Blithewold Christmas

Christmas at Blithewold Mansion

A short drive from Newport will land you in the quaint, patriotic town of Bristol where you'll find Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum tucked away on 33-acres of meticulously maintained land.