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Rose Island Lighthouse

Rose Island Lighthouse

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Castle Hill Inn and Lighthouse

Castle Hill Inn and Lighthouse

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Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

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Mother Pizzeria

Mother Pizzeria

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Newport Vineyards

Newport Vineyards

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Basil & Bunny

Basil & Bunny

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Newport Daffodil Days

Newport Daffodil Days

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Newport Vineyards Couple

Newport Vineyards Couple

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The Breakers

The Breakers

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Daffodil Days Dog

Daffodil Days Dog

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Trinity Church Spring Blooms

Trinity Church Spring Blooms

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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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Cliff Walk 2021

Cliff Walk 2021

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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

Food Tours To Take This Spring

These leisurely-paced food tours will take you on journey that sharpens your senses and indulges your foodie side.

Daffodil Days Newport

Daffodil Days In & Around Newport

Just as millions of hibernating daffodils prepare to make their debut, Newport and Bristol counties prepare to celebrate with two annual celebrations.

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Best Spring Events

The season of awakening brings a host of experiences to the events calendar in and around Newport.

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Spring Photo Spots

Here are 10 sights that are worth grabbing your camera for that scream—spring is here.